TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE

Name: TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE
Address: 3815 S DIXIE HWY, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33405, US
Rating: 93.1

3815 S DIXIE HWY, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405

License #6021918

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93.1 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE in WEST PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 3, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 5 minor.

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line, cutting board ps have deep cut marks. Discussed with operator to possible replace cutting boards more frequently to prevent.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front cook line, dirty standing water 80°F with in use utensils. Discussed with operator that water had to be 135°F. Operator discarded water.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current 2026 license not printed or posted. Discussed with operator that current license needs to be printed.
[11-07-5] 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. Emailed to operator
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dishwashing area, plastic cups wet nesting. Discussed with operator to let items completely dry before stacking. Operator moved cups to properly dry.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. In back prep area, buckets of homemade bbq sauce stored on floor. Discussed with operator moved items at least 6 inches from the floor.

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