- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice maker. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching chocolate powder at smoothie station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make station. **Warning**
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water filter leaking. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Lobby soda fountain. **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**
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09/16/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Smoothie station between lids.
- Basic - Ice machine condensate drain line draining onto ground causing a sanitary nuisance.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching product in sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of juice in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair in food prep area.
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad cups at salad station dated 6/3. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bucket and blue chemical spray bottle stored above bananas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Toaster oven conveyor rack.
- Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copied certificates.
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6/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. "Victory" reach in coolers at rear kitchen. Also, microwave near ice machine.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Several cases of Togo cups/lids stored on floor near ice machine.
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile, above "Victory" reach in coolers at rear kitchen, pushed to side, leaving wide opening.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Whey protein powder. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Topping station.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left on floor near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket at preparation table, in rear kitchen, reading 0 ppm.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed female food handler, at cook line, donning gloves without first washing hands.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed pesticide and window cleaner stored with bananas under preparation table at main kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Lobby area drink dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
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2/26/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed on lobby soda machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed on soda machine in lobby. Callback 9/20/13: Observed brown/black substance on drink nozzles at soda machine in lobby when alcohol swab used to swipe lemonade and sprite dispensers.
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9/20/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in 2 holding unit in front area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed on soda machine in lobby.
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Last inspection listed other approved corporate training, but when checked the state approved provider list, Tropical Smoothie was not listed. 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 Friday, August 16, 2013. **Warning** Callback 8/16/13: observed copies for 2 SafeStaff certificates, neither employee was on staff at time of callback. Observed 3 employees on staff at time of inspection (hired approximately 3 years, 6 months and less than 5 months ago) with no proof of state approved employee food training certificates for any of the three. Observed Tropical Smoothie corporate training certificates. Tropical Smoothie is not a state approved employee training program. Employee stated that GM of this store also manages another location and certificates are kept there. State approved food safety training certificates must be kept at each location for every employee at each location and completed within 60 days of hire. Time extension given of 30 days. This violation must be corrected by September 16, 2013.
- Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. At ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
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8/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks chained together, but not secured to the wall.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed case of single serve cups on floor in back hall. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in lobby in hallway to restroom and in kitchen area and back hall. One leak was found under ice machine and employee was mopping up the water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with product in both raw sugar and whey protein container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in 2 holding unit in front area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed on soda machine in lobby.
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer in 3 door reach in cooler in back at 48° when all product was at 42° or below.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed in 3 door make/prep cooler. Unit also has standing water in interior bottom. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front area.
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Last inspection listed other approved corporate training, but when checked the state approved provider list, Tropical Smoothie was not listed. 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 Friday, August 16, 2013. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee on staff at time guessed it was made about 3 days ago. Was going to prepare fresh batch and date mark previous batch when she found out date it was made. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. At ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
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6/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sandwich make station. Square cutting board used on back prep table.
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male kitchen employees. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bucket in back prep area. Whey protein container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door make station. 2 door smoothie station.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Threaded hose Bibb in between reach in coolers in back room.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Conveyor belt.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door make cooler food debris and standing water interior. Smoothie station also holding standing water on interior.
- Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. At ice machine.
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3/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Handwash rear handwashing sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Sink blocked by numerous boxes and large cutting board. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of turbanato drink powder/mixture.
- Observed Wet mop not hung to dry at rear mop sink area.
- Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves at front smoothie station.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on front smoothie station reach in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee #1 wash hands for less than 20 seconds than fail to utilize paper towel to turn faucet knobs off at front handwashing sink.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee #2 wash hands for less than 20 seconds than fail to utilize paper towel to turn faucet knobs off at front handwashing sink.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer located on rear preparation table lower shelf.
- Critical - Observed food employee #2 wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at smoothie station.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at from wrap/sandwich station.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bags of sugar stored on floor of rear dry storage area.
- Observed multiple front reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheeses held at 47 F at kitchen preparation table reach in cooler. Not held longer than four hours.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at the frontline: Sliced Turkey held at 54 F, Sliced Ham held at 51 F, and Chedder cheese held at 49 F. Not held longer than four hours.
- Critical - Observed rear handwash sink near ice machine used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Stacks of food trays stored inside of sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. Observed boxes of plastic lids, cups, and cutlery stored on floor of rear dry storage area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
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9/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Establishment is only licensed to have 10 seats, however has approximately 19-20 seats available to customers in lobby. This violation must be corrected by : 8/25/2012.
- Critical - Observed No conspicuously located thermometer in front reach in coolers.
- Critical - Observed No conspicuously located thermometer in rear reach in cooler.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above ice machine.
- Observed establishment with no copy of latest inspection report.
- Observed single-service (box of foam cups) items stored on floor near ice machine.
- Observed two cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at front preparation tables.
- Critical - Obsserved No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
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6/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at rear dry storage area.
- Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at rear preparation area near ice machine.
- Critical - Observed Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes of foam cups blocking handwash sink at rear storage area near ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler at rearnof establishment.
- Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like substances on/surrounding soda dispensing nozzles at lobby drink station.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at cold food station.
- Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed handwash sink used to store customer trays near ice machine at rear preparation area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Observed scoop stored with handle submerged within sugar like substances at fruit station. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of foam cups stored on rear preparation area floor near ice machine. Corrected On Site.
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4/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site. spinach and artichoke spread
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken salad and rice mix
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11/30/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; 3 black baskets in kitchen handsink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; front counter. Repeat Violation.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; raw sugar. Corrected On Site.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; front counter handsink.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; raw sugar. Corrected On Site.
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5/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; front hand sink.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; front counter.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; blockeed by baskets.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; back sink.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
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1/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SANDWICH MAKE TABLE.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. FINISHING MAKE STATION.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. IN BACK KITCHEN AREA.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. LIDS OUT FRONT. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. LIDS IN SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current 2010-2011 license not displayed.
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7/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed ice scoop unprotected on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. CAME FROM THE BACK.
- Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. ALEX.
- Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. CHIPS.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN SINK. Corrected On Site.
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3/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer inside holding unit. KITCHEN. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. OUT FRONT IN SANDWICH COOLER. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle stored unprotected. Corrected On Site.
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12/28/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PEANUT BUTTER Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. CUP LIDS OUT FRONT Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
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8/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/31/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/27/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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