Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 5440 Military Trl Ste 5, Jupiter, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5440 Military Trl Ste 5, Jupiter, FL 33458
License #: 6019200
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. No straw in beverage with tortillas.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Side of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in front area reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic lids on top of rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Utensils at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop cracked.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, chocolate powder, whey. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Windex with tortillas. Labeled as water.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. >200 ppm chlorine. Diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pablo.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.microwave shelf/kitchen
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in wait station. Foam cups/frontline
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Side of ice machine
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.kitchen/ric#1 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.frontline
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.bananas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.aluminum pans/storage
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.kitchen
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.sugar/frontline
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. plastic containers . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. longer preping unit in the back at 46-47 degrees F . service call advised .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up .
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.catering platters/storeroom
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.brown sugar/frontline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/frontline
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bananas/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser /kitchen
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.battery/food shelf/storeroom Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.frontline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.foam cups/frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline Corrected On Site.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).prep cooler/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.prep cooler/kitchen
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep cooler/kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bananas /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.sugar/frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.foam cups/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Light not functioning.reach in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef/reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.kitcken
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.frontline
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.frontline
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitcken Repeat Violation.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.plastic lids/kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.plastic catering plates/storeroom
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.frontline
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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