Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 602 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 602 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955
License #: 1506098
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. On floor **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Walk in freezer **Warning**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light not functioning in walk in freezer
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside office on wire shelf
4/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
1/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Blender pitchers stored next to HWS at front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at mop sink eliminating required air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten cookie on counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys and handbag **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic insert pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical orange force stored by or with food. On prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At blender station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fruit cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. . Amount due $362. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On split hose in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
6/3/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.quaternary test kit for 3 bay **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed 2 dented cans of sliced peaches.14 lbs
  • Observed cutting boards moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.smoothie cooler. Operator states on order
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked diced chicken h.h in steam table found 88? to 120?. Recommend reheating to 165?
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose y connection on mop sink for green hose.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. spray bottle hanging on rack containing pots, frosting, portion cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. orange chemical. Corrected On Site.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.Employees personal food storage area located in walk-in cooler on middle shelf directly over containers of fruit in cooler. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when appling gloves
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.ice machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.carton of liquid egg 47F. Corrected On Site.placed inside cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer improperly stored next to paper plates.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.diced precooked chicken 109F,lobster bisk h.h 128F.recommend to reheat to 165F. Corrected On Site.placed in microwave
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.y connection at mop sink for green hose
  • Wet orange wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. mild build up behind soda system chute.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife by reach in in between prep table, ric.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. walk in freezer. operator has called repairman to do follow up visit,
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. swiss cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. frozen strawberries thawing in 4 pans on floor.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. opened tea can in reach in with customer vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans on drying rack.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. souvenir cups by front register.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. womens restroom.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.boxed oranges/lettuce on walk in flo0r
  • Critical. Observed strawberry costume on panini grill
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.customer cups in customer sneeze range
  • 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.No date on emoyee card
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/10/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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