Tice, Lee County

FRUTERIA EL TROPICAL

4843 PALM BEACH BLVD, Tice, FL 33905

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jun 10, 2026
City
Tice
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

35B-14-4

Detail 24617398

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

31B-04-4

Detail 24617397

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 24617396

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed dried food debris on floor between fryer and stove.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24478454

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towel inside hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24478455

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 24478453

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

23-03-4

Detail 24478456

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of equipment with buildup of food debris.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23822718

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed ServeSafe Manager expired 06/02/2020. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23822717

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with buildup of dried food on prep table. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23822716

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23464462

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.

31A-09-4

Detail 23464463

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid in hand washing sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-42-4

Detail 23464460

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed case of mangoes stored outside truck on a table.

21-04-4

Detail 23464464

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

35B-14-4

Detail 23464459

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

23-03-4

Detail 23464461

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of microwave with buildup of food debris.

Apr 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22826749

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter hose attached to hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22826750

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator stated this form was at home. Provided operator another printed copy and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

Feb 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

29-04-4

Detail 22668718

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

12A-03-4

Detail 22668719

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22668720

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator stated they put sign in folder and could not locate it during inspection. Provided operator another printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22668715

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter hose attached to hand washing sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22668716

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator stated this form was at home. Provided operator another printed copy and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22668717

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22527812

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of thermo bond supplement on counter across from standup reach in freezer and reach in cooler. Operator put away during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22527805

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.

11-27-4

Detail 22527813

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Gave operator printed copy and they hung it up during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22527810

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dicer blades with buildup of dried food on counter.

16-37-1

Detail 22527811

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 22527807

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Employee signed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 22527808

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Employee training certificate missing date completed and expiration date. Employee verified training was their certificate.

38-07-4

Detail 22527809

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights missing cover or shield on cook's line.

23-03-4

Detail 22527806

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris inside and underneath microwave.

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22035913

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22035914

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated she cannot locate Certified Food Manager card. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22035911

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator stated they moved paperwork and cannot locate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22035915

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 22035912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing on lights over flat top and cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Time Extended

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 22032589

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves between tasks without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22032577

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15-20 small flying insects coming out of crate of unwashed onions landing on prep table and pots stored under counter. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22032583

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over hot dogs in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22032587

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4-6 live roaches in a pot on the floor in front of truck by reach in coolers. Observed approximately 3-5 live roaches on wall behind shelf with paper to go trays and styrofoam trays. Observed approximately 3-5 live roaches on floor go under prep table with microwave. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22032590

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from service window. Operator discarded items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22032578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from service window. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22032585

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22032588

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottles and cucumbers stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22032591

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated she cannot locate Certified Food Manager card. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22032579

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. Operator stated they moved paperwork and cannot locate. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22032584

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-38-5

Detail 22032582

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator stated they have some on another truck. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22032581

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pork made yesterday no date mark. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22032586

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 90-100 dead roaches on a glue trap under microwave. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22032574

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed crate of fruit and vegetables stored outside truck. Repeat Violation Warning

38-01-4

Detail 22032575

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing on lights over flat top and cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22032576

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food in microwave. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22032580

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not inverted on shelf above three compartment sink. Operator inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21633323

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat bread. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21633325

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fruit and utensils in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21633327

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed lid used as scoop in bulk sugar. No handle. Repeat Violation

08B-42-4

Detail 21633326

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed crates of unwashed produce outside of truck.

25-06-4

Detail 21633324

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted on reach in cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21633328

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled in plastic container on shelf above prep sink.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 21043305

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands before preparing food. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21043308

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice made yesterday with no date marking.

14-01-5

Detail 21043310

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed bowl from flour. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21043306

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food for customers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21043307

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed watermelons stored on floor of truck.

25-06-4

Detail 21043309

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top shelf above reach in cooler. Operator inverted containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20681602

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Operator failed Certified Food Manager test and is scheduled to retake it in 4 weeks. She showed proof of test via email. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20681601

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black beans made yesterday with no date marking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Time Extended

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20528064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans at 49°F for 3 hours in reach in cooler across from Hand washing sink. Operator moved items to white standup reach in cooler by front door of truck. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20528062

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink inaccessible due to dirty dishes stored in it. Operator moved items out of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20528066

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20528063

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20528061

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20528065

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black beans made yesterday with no date marking. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20528060

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old owners license still displayed in window and decals. Operator showed me their current license inside truck and said she will post correct licenses by next inspection. Warning