Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1555 S Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1555 S Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960
License #: 4105145
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
  • 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. Diced tomatoes on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Door track on front counter, heavy build of black debris, gaskets on all coolers showing build up of food debris **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line by steam well **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Egg product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Black slime build up on tracts of front counter cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of produce in walkin cooler and boxes on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line counter by toaster
  • 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. Tongs in bananas at smoothie station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers on clean dish storage.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooksline door by steam well **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around edges of white plastic inside machine
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Door track on front counter, heavy build of black debris, gaskets on all coolers showing build up of food debris **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line by steam well **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Egg product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Four employees working at rime of inspection, all employees have food handler certification. A certified food manager MUST be present when four or more employees are working. **Warning**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.2oz lids not inverted
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.- cheese
  • Critical - Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- sugar
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- dry ingredient bins
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.- walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- sanitizer label faded
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- food containers cracked
  • 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 : 3-30-12.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.- smoothie make station
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.- smoothie make station
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.- Test taken recently- no results as of yet. This violation must be corrected by : 10-16-11.
  • 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 : 10-16-11.
  • Observed gaskets with moderate slimy/mold-like build-up.- reachin cooler gaskets on prep line
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.-mop sink
  • Observed moderate residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.- behind nozzels of soda machine
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.- smoothie station reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- yellowish liquid
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./employee handsink at 70 degrees f
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.carrots sandwich line
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean./both restrooms
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./can pineapple Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./reach in cooler # 2 sandwich make line
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor/walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food./cleaner hanging on wire storage shelf over sweet n lOw Corrected On Site.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./ avacados
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./tomatoes sandwich make line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sponge used on a food-contact surface./cleaning,rins9ng cambro's
  • Critical. Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed mild soil buildup inside ice bin./front line
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./to go lids
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing./ by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles hallway by restrooms
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./product sandwichmake line Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./ no date-not sure when filters changed
  • Critical. Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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