Tropical Restaurant Inc, 1875 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Tropical Restaurant Inc
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1875 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837
License #: 5809700
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 2/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of black debris. BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. MAKE TABLE CUTTING BOARD
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. VARIOUS RAW MEATS AND COOKED BEANS
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. MALE PREP COOK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AND OPEN LOAF OF TURKEY IN WALK IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR, DOOR LEADING TO BACK AND WIRE SHELVES IN DISH AREA ALL NEED CLEANING. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. BLACK DEBRIS ON BEVERAGE STORAGE FLOOR
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ICE MACHINE
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. TO GO CLAMSHELL PKGS IN DRY STORAGE
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 61F IN COOK LINE MAKE TABLE
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. RAW BACON OVER BANANS AND EGGPLANT IN WALK IN COOLER
  • 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. BULK, SLICING TURKEY AND RAW BACON IN WALK IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. BOTH RECTANGLE CUTTING BOARDS
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. DISH AREA
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. RAW MEATS
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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. TURKEY IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade and entire can opener including its mount on the table.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PLASTIC BUCKETS OF RAW CHICKEN and RAW BEEF ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR and PLASTIC BOTTLED GATORADE ON DRY STORAGE FLOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. UPRIGHT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER *CHECK ALL
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. DISH AREA REACH IN COOLER - CHECK ALL Repeat Violation.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Repeat Violation.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HANDWASH SINK, SOAP DISPENSER and REACH IN COOLER DOORS NEED CLEANING
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS, BOX OF PLANTAINS, BOX OF POTATOES Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. DUMPSTER PUSHED TOO FAR BACK WHEN EMPTIED WHICH PROHIBITS CLOSING THE LIDS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM AT 77F and CHICKEN BREASTS AT 91F ON COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Repeat Violation.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting of metal pans above 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. personal coffee mug on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed excessive build-up of food debris around cooling unit of reach in cooler, under slicer where panel is missing.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. large bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. both low reach in coolers in kitchen.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Repeat Violation.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - make box.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - all equipment on prep table.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored next to handwash sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair in all coolers.
  • Observed grease accumulated behind cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor - grease trap overflowing creating possible rodent food source.
  • Observed grease and food accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - eggs and butter with fresh garlic.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. over 100 fresh rodent droppings on ground in adjoining outside storage area between walk in cooler and exterior back wall. This violation must be corrected by : 5-12-11.
  • Critical - Observed undrained ice being served.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Wash and Rinse solution not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair,
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface,hood filters
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor,walk-in cooler.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation, in walk in cooler, and reach in unit.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation at walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, at walk in cooler and freezer, container of raw food, chicken, burgers, meat. 2nd Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, at walk in cooler, raw food.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment, bottom of container of raw food, touching/on top of raw chicken . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands/changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired 06/01/10 Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair reach in freezer at dry storage area . Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, front unit in where deserts are keeped .
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, glasses stored next to hand wash in sink.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area; outside covered aa has preparation table with used cutting board and knives. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of door back storage .
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, degreaser at 3 compartment sink. 2nd Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period, next to reac in unit on the front counter. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair by three compartment sink.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; in hot holding box for empanadas. Shatterproof bulb is a recommended option.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; bleach and water exceeds 200 ppm.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 36 Shell eggs out of safe temperature zone.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerator in outside area, under cover. Corrected On Site, discarded.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef empanada on middle shelf of hot holding box at 126 F degrees less than 4 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Home-type refrigerator in outdoor area maintains an ambient air temperature of 48-52 F degrees and should not be used for any potentially hazardous foods.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in front display counter and refrigerator outside where eggs were stored. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Container of raw food on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter by water heater not dated.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair by three compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area; outside covered area has prep table with used cutting board and knives.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed holes in wall by office entrance above shelf, below handwash sink, and inside office at light switch cover.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; in hot holding box for empanadas. Shatterproof bulb is a recommended option.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; bleach and water exceeds 200 ppm.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use by blender. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided, for two employees. 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.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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