Tropical Sensations, 4973 International Dr Fc-8, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SENSATIONS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4973 International Dr Fc-8, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5812052
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 52° in the prep cooler. Iced
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. White rice on the prep table 117°. ( moved to the walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Food dumped into the front counter handsink
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle at the front counter **Corrected On-Site**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Front service area
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 54°f, sliced ham 59°f, sliced turkey 59°f Sour cream 49/50°f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Deli meats 59°f, sour cream 49°/ 52°f
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Vitamins stored with coconut milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Fruit spilled on the bottom of cooler
6/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bus tub has chicken stored inside located on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed in the front service area
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observed small flying insects in front smoothie area. Recommend current professional pest control service, to treat in front smoothie area.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee set up food prep area for reheating Rice in the microwave oven.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Tomato slicer has dried tomatoes left on the blade
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trays stored in front of hand sink located in front service area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one new employee must have food handling training by next routine inspection.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan stored in front area, has dust accumulation
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Storage of bags of chicken on top of cardboard inside reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Directly above boxes of tortilla chips
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Liquid spilled on floor inside walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Back storage area and three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trays stored in front of hand sink
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door hinge broken on reach in cooler used for sandwiches and salads, manager notify company.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 46°/47°, sliced ham 46°/47 stored on top panel cooler recommend ice bath to manager.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
6/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed gallons of yogurt stored on cardboard
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44?f stored on top panel of cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. disinfectant cleaner stored with foil sheets on storage shelve.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic pan stored inside hand wash sink located in front area.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bakin soda.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, temp was 45f.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, fan blowing by uncovered fruit toppings.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cheeses were 44f inside walk in cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage rack inside walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food, skin cleanser was stored on top of breads by 3 compartment sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, bakin soda. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, bottles of syrup and fruit toppings in the front services area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bakin soda.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squeeze bottle with clear watter by frozen yogurt machine.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays stored in front of hand sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed above back prep counter
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Lettuce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. smoothie mix spillled on the bottom
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cardboard boxl used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chocolate frozen yogurt
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray Bottle used for mixer
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic pans stacked on storage shelve
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Observed on edge of ice machine panel
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on blender used for smoothie.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Observed on sandwich prep table recommend Manager to resurface or replace.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Observed around smoothie machine ,spoke to Manager concerning current pest control company treated on 2/4/2011.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer ot cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Bottom reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Observed inside hand wash sink located in frontline.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Lettuce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime under yogurt dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro.Only one employee has been trained.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Nuts in reach in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.Bleach by margarine under prep table.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.Tomato slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding milk shake dispensing nozzles.Front line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Stainless cleaner on food storage shelf in kitchen .
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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