Tropic Cay Patio Bar, 529 N Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPIC CAY PATIO BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 529 N Atlantic Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
License #: 1600877
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment behind bar **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Will get some bleach from hotel. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. All nozzles at bear **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Beer bottle. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled at bar **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In ladies and men's room.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 droppings in back room.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In three compartment sink area in the back
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Food container and bottles stored in ice used for drinks. Voluntary discarded.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ashtrays stored inside the sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ice bin for soda equipment rusted legs.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
11/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in cooler east .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ice bin for soda equipment rusted legs.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface bar ledge behind soda gun holster.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle under handsink . Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair water not draining in 3 compartment sink . Corrected On Site.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted interior at beer cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed in rear area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom .
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor not tight fitting and sealing .
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. near ice machine .
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/12.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. near ice machine .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed in rear area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom .
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/12.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. coolers throughout .
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of residue. coolers By backdoor and at bar.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted interior at beer cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor not tight fitting and sealing .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. men's restroom .
5/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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