Tropical Smoothie Cafe', 301 West Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE'
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 301 West Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880
License #: 6307457
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Dining room
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid **Corrected On-Site**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of iced tea spoon
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Mop sink area
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back handwashing sink
2/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • 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.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Almonds
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna Dicarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS by backdoor **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. White microwave
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed on top of oven Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Kitchen bottles hanging on mop sink
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near back door.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. utensil inside hand sink near coffee machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. pineapples on can shelf.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham roast beef and chicken salad 46 degrees F. inside make table.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in womens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. pineapples.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, roast beef, and turkey 45 degrees F. cheese 46 degrees F.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. chicken salad inside refridgerater near ovens.
  • Critical - Observed urinal functioning improperly. in mens bathroom.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler near steamer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. fruit reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in bulk sugar.
  • Light not functioning. above 3 door cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer in kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in self service area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above 3 door freezer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. spoons and forks over oven.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above make table.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 12/5/10.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese and turkey inside 3 door cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. inside bulk sugar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in ice bin.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above make table.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. container on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 12/5/10.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sandwich maketable
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice shoot.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples front counter
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Maketables
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front handwash sink had spoon in the sink
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on front counter
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cookline
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/05/09.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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