Tropical Fruit
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Tropical Fruit has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from one to four.
The pattern that stands out is applicability of article, which has been cited three times.
Tropical Fruit's latest score of 100 sits above the Houston average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
82
Jun 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be nonabsorbent.
(corrected on site)
20-21.22(a)
Sanitation. owner / operator of mobile food unit serving / storing / displaying food / beverages on attached device / equipment intended to increase selling / serving / displaying capacity.
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(07)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing canopy / awning / other covering within 100 feet of mobile food unit.
20-22(d)(07)c
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
70
Dec 11, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
82
Jun 15, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Refrigerated storage. ice used for cooling stored food or food containers shall not be used for human consumption.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(05)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be nonabsorbent.
20-21.22(a)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
Sanitation. owner / operator of mobile food unit serving / storing / displaying food / beverages on attached device / equipment intended to increase selling / serving / displaying capacity.
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(07)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Fruit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Fruit on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Fruit?
Across the inspection record, applicability of article has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Fruit.
How does Tropical Fruit compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Tropical Fruit most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.
Has Tropical Fruit's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tropical Fruit have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around four more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropical Fruit means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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