Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 13585 Tamiami Trl N Unit 19, Naples, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13585 Tamiami Trl N Unit 19, Naples, FL 34110
License #: 2103059
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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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. On prep table by HWS
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of banana not six inches off the floor
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
3/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No working lights in in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 cans of fruit with dent near lip. Corrected On Site. Removed to send back.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of current 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. Can fax proof of training to inspector within 60 days. This violation must be corrected by : 7/23/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime like substance in the interior of ice machine.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill container with water-hand sink are for washing hands only.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer over 500 ppm-test strip turns dark blue. Please mix water with sanitizer to dilute.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Spray bottle containing bleach hu on rack holding plastic cups and to go containers.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand sink in back prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink by microwave on back prep table. Corrected On Site. Drink was discarded.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers above smoothie station.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 55F, salsa at 54F, guacamole at 55F in food line cooler under microwaves. Corrected On Site. Potentially Hazardous Food was discarded.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler in food line underneath microwaves with ambient temperature of 55F. All potentially Hazardous Foods descarded. Corrected On Site. Repair Company called, please fax invoice of repair.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Open bag of soy protein stored underneath prep sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wipe cloths on top of prep cooler cutting boards.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Observed no sign in both sinks in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at sink by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 08/23/2010.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 08/23/2010.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Rob Siebold. Expired 12/2009.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen by blenders. Corrected On Site. Towels were replaced.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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