Tropical Inn Resort, 4700 Dixie Hwy Ne, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL INN RESORT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4700 Dixie Hwy Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1505680
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ butter on buffet recommended rapid chill- discussed time as public health control as an alternative **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ employee hand wash sink 70 degrees f **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ back area **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Spray bottle of deodorizer stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Next to coffee packets
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the bar three-compartment sink. Needs quaternary test kit has chlorine **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ in ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./ utensils beside coffee machine in bar area
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. / in coolers and freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container./ using for ice touching food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. / stir sticks on bar and at breakfast buffet
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. / employee phone and keys stored in container **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter on buffet 1 1/2 hr 62°f, recommended rapid chill
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ 71°f
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at sink by refrigerator in back of bar
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./,air drying condiment bottles **Corrected On-Site**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.under the bar
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. A case of foam plates is on the floor in dry storage
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the non sanitized ice machine in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in the kitcchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.in a back room at an in use 3 bay sink
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.the ceilings in the restrooms and food service areas are not smooth.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop is on the side ledge of the unit on a non clean surface
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in the kitchen at the hand wash sink
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.on the mop sink Bibb.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. t e current license has 24 seats listed and at least 50 are observed
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.at the new ice machine and ware wash/prep area
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.The facility has added a new ice machine ,storage cold hold unit prep area and ware wash area in another location to prep and serve breakfast. no hand wash sinks are located in these new areas, plans must be submitted and approved by the Division by the call back date. This violation must be corrected by : October 18,2012.
  • 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.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.above the 3 bay sink in the n area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.bar area and storage area
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior lip of the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel./states that the system is in trouble and no batteryFor reporting purposes only.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
7/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions,soap by 3 bay sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed Moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine on edge of sheild. Repeat Violation.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked beef found at 47F,cooked pasta found at 45F in RIC in kitchen
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.for ice machine
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.dry storage
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishes in the hand sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and hand washing sign.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/10/2010.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/10/2010.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
10/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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