Cindy's Tropical Cafe, 601 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cindy's Tropical Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 601 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL 32803-1844
License #: 5804575
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. The license expired on 4/1/14 a renewal fee of 362.00 is due. Failure to renew the license may result in administrative actions. The facility is scheduled to be out of business by end of June 2014. The operator agreed to call when the business closes.
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit by the front door
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs raw noncommercially wrapped over cold cuts in the storage reach in cooler on the cookline Corrected On Site.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts in the storage reach in cooler on the cookline
8/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. The license expired 4.1.12
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. adjacent to the three compartment sink
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. made a sandwich without gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts in the storage reach in cooler on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in the storage reach in cooler on the cookline
6/12/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 28 f degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. available test strips are no longer able to determine chemical concentration
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while cooking Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 201 ppm at the three compartment sink
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over steamtable.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Edges of slicer table.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Tiles chipped behind reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar identified by management not labeled.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Table with slicer needs edges finished. exposed wood not sealed.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, turkey , cheeses @ 57 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. drawer ric , may not use for phf
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. equipment @ sink
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice, sandwiched
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk in ric @ 51 next to hot beans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beans in ric @ q117 degrees; Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw pork & lettuce in same ric drawer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs over sandwiches Corrected On Site.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. must have with hot & cold running water & properly plumbed for waste disposal. may use outside mens roon, inside restrooms available
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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