Tropical Fruit, 1941 S Military Trl R6, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: TROPICAL FRUIT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1941 S Military Trl R6, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
License #: 6019766
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/14/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Basic - debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under/ behind counter, refrigerator.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sliced water melon at 66F in front counter. 1/2 hour.
 11/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50F cheese, relocated to r/I freezer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
 07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT REFRIGERATED UNIT
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.PLASTIC UTENSILS MIXED SERVICE ENDS IN BUCKET
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.TABLE BLOCKS ACCESS TO HANDWASH SINK
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
 2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.by hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
 10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
 6/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
 12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
 8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
 3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. MISSING TITLES AROUND COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. FLOUR BAG
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
 11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF FLOUR
 7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. AROUND BANANAS
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
 3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
 9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBTANCE IN CLEAR BIN NOT LABELED
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.MISSING TILES
 1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRUIT ON COUNTER OPERATOR DISCARD AFTER 4 HOURS
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. GREEN & YELLOW SPONGE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. RIC COOLER
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. FLIES AROUND FRUITS & HWS AREA Repeat Violation.
 7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending

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