Tropical Eatz

1225 Nw 10 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Other

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Eatz has been inspected six times since 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Expired manager certificate J.Joseph 8/8/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Operator stated he has test scheduled for next week. **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Expired manager certificate J.Joseph 8/8/2024. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid inside, operator stated it is cleaner.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks in rack on wall over reach in cooler, employee moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of tabletop fryer.

23-03-4

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Eatz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Eatz on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tropical Eatz compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tropical Eatz most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Tropical Eatz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Eatz have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Eatz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tropical Eatz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Eatz is inspected around two times per year on average.

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