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Tropical Jerk

January 12, 2026 · Score 35
🫥not rated
  • official resultScore 35
  • score35 pts
  • inspection typeAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • hot food sitting too coolcritical
    Official wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    code 02BCriticalstatus: Critical
  • no certified food supervisor on dutycritical
    Official wording: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    code 04ACriticalstatus: Critical
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
    code 05DCriticalstatus: Critical
  • food contact surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    code 09Cstatus: Not Critical
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
    code 10Fstatus: Not Critical
  • Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
    code 20-06status: Not Critical

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with C on June 26, 2025: Score changed by -1 points. 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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