Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 851 S Sr 434 Un# 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 851 S Sr 434 Un# 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6904492
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gasket
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plasticware
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Repeat Violation**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under microwave.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped knives not present handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door prep cooler. Product stocked less than 2 hours ago.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 3 door prep cooler. corrective action taken: temperature in unit lowered, manager will monitor temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, 44 F; cheese, 44 F; egg product, 46 F; corrective action taken: thermostat on cooler turned down. Operator will monitor temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in back room.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in front and in ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsink needs to be caulked to the wall.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrective action taken: manager removed product to colder unit.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. spray cleanser stored over boxed tortilla shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in back room and front counter lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives.
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cutting board stained/grooved.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray cleansers stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler in backroom. This violation must be corrected by : 2/10/2012.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad cooler. Corrective action taken: operator discarded potentially hazardous food and will only use unit to store non-potentially hazardous food until it is temping properly.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Sanwich cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 2/10/2012.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in back lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bucket stored inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad, 52F; salad cooler. Corrective action taken: operator discarded product.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, cheese, 46F; reach-in cooler in backroom.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, turkey, chicken, 45-47F; sandwich cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 2/10/2012.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in warewashing lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Quaternary strips needed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed single-service items, boxed cups stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Spray cleanser stored above tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies' room.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers (not NSF certified) used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at beverage station.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the reach-in coolers. Small cooler up front and storage cooler in back.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Handsink at front needs splashguard to protect food in prep unit from splash.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies' room.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Single cutting boards
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. Hand sink broke
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 8/10/10.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 8/10/10.
  • 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 : 8/10/10.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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