Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Leesburg average 76, so Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine and soda station added at wait station. No hand sink at wait station. -Fryers added across from ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine and soda station added at wait station. No hand sink at wait station. -Fryers added across from ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine and soda station added at wait station. No hand sink at wait station. -Fryers added across from ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 46f, Rice 47f, White rice 51f, Ground beef 47f, Sour Cream 47f, Eggs 48f, Flan 75f; ( - Cold Holding). Over 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46f, Rice 47f, White rice 51f, Ground beef 47f, Sour Cream 47f, Eggs 48f, Flan 75f; ( - Cold Holding). Over 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over flan in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -Snapper on menu, no invoice or box. **Warning**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine and soda station added at wait station. No hand sink at wait station. -Fryers added across from ice machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser in the bar **Warning**
25-27-4
39
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dish machine not operating. Advised to remove. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -From ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
82
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 4 at kitchen entrance on floor under nacho warmer. -Approximately 30 on floor to left of blast chiller, across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: -Approximately 3 or 4 by dry storage. -2 under dish machine. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dish machine not operating. Advised to remove. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -From ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
67
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over pastries in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 4 at kitchen entrance on floor under nacho warmer. -Approximately 30 on floor to left of blast chiller, across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At kitchen entrance.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dish machine not operating. Advised to remove. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -From ice machine.
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In dry storage.
36-36-4
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dishmachine not operating. Discussed with operator to remove machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm. **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 20 on top of dish machine. -Approximately 3 below dish machine. -Approximately 10 by hot water heater. **Admin -Approximately 5 to right of refrigerator on cookline.Complaint** -Approximately 5 in dry storage closet. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Green cutting board at three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dishmachine not operating. Discussed with operator to remove machine. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponges at bar for salt applicator. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler at bar. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Lime mix. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
41
Aug 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over icing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green spray bottle in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar. -Rear prep area.
31B-04-4
74
Aug 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar.
How does Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar 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 Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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