Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 10628 Sw Village Parkway, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10628 Sw Village Parkway, Port St Lucie, FL 34987
License #: 6602850
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.and wall behind the ice machine in smoothie area
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.- cell phone on reachin cooler ledge **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Raw animal food cooked in a microwave oven not stirred/rotated.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- bulk containers on bottom shelf of smoothie blenders **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles and area behind ice chute
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cut peppers
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Over three bin sink
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee lunches over customer items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoops in standing water at smoothie station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Dusty restroom vent covers,heavy accumulation in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
2/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, make line hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, case of bagged chips at the front counter.
  • Observed heavy dust on air conditioning vent covers, both restrooms.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow substance, person in charge stated it contains bleach. Repeat Violation.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- clear soapy liquid
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.- walkin freezer
3/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee fail to wash hands before putting new gloves on
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed mildly buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair-employee handwash sink at smoothie station - faucet leaking-possibly o-ring.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2011Routine - 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 before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Young man working prep area, preparing foods etc.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Facility is using quat tabs but has chlorine strips.
  • Critical. Observed minor soil, black mold-like blotches in ice machine along white plastic guard.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair-faucet at handwadh sink at smoothie prep area with heavy leaks.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle-at least one unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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. No proof for employee-Michael, says he has been here for 4 months. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1-19-2011.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Bag of chicken, roast beef and turkey thawing on cart in front of walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Small styro cup used to dispense rice/bean mix.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Case of insulated cups on floor near walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-fRont counter.
  • 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. No proof for 4mployees working today.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moderatly encrusted material on can opener.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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