Tropical Taste Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Tropical Taste Restaurant, located at 231 E Oglethorpe Blvd in Albany, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on November 20, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified one major and three minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces, and ventilation. Across four recorded inspections, Tropical Taste Restaurant has maintained a historical pattern of generally low-risk assessments.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Nov 20, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink with food particles. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed food particles from sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed vent hood not free of an accumulation of soiled residue. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no lights available in reach in cooler used for drink storage. CA: The light intensity shall be: At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; PIC will have reach in cooler lights repaired.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping in Prep top/RIC being used for spice storage. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will contact pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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