TROPICAL LEAF

Name: TROPICAL LEAF
Address: 2501 N STATE RD 7, MARGATE, FL, 33063, US
Rating: 79.5

2501 N STATE RD 7, MARGATE, FL 33063

License #1626342

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79.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TROPICAL LEAF in MARGATE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 7 minor.

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[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic container of raw shell eggs directly over ready to eat sauces and foods inside walk in cooler. Operator moved to bottom
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm).
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bathroom.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed ants crawling on front counter, near crevice on the wall. Observed ants crawling on floor next to kitchen entrance door.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Unable locate
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for single door glass front cooler used to hold drinks and pikliz togo
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hallway floor leading to kitchen and bathroom soiled with dust and food debris/particles. Operator swept clean
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed closed see through water bottle half way filled with a bright orange liquid in cooler
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate. Operator located near end of inspection
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen foods in 2 door reach in freezer not all properly labeled with date markings.

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