DULCE TROPICAL INC

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/. At the time of the inspection observed a dining area was added to the establishment: 1 countertop, 1 reach in cooler, 26 tables and 38 chairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: On 6/2/2026 at the time of the callback inspection observed no plans were submitted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: On 6/2/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Food debris inside the oven. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw beef. PIC removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal cup without handle inside the sugar container.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour mixer exposed to splash next to handwashing sink.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around the grease receptacle by back door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled soiled. Hood filters soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

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

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour mixer next to hand washing sink exposed to water splash.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer solution. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallons with oil on the floor in kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed cases with single service cups and lids on lath floor on the hallway.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall behind triple sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is offering eggs under cooked

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.hand by triple sink. PIC provided a new roll of paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on the shelves under preparation table not inverted.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the table.

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

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. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Disconnected/ broken.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled p.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At restroom

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to cooking equipments

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to PIC. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed dry food debris inside oven.