Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 6134 S Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6134 S Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997
License #: 5301506
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 2/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not all bottles labeled
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Noodles
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic Knives in kitchen and front service counter
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over fruits and veggies
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles next to pickup counter.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Rear hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quat for 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing near food pickup window
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Womens
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. plastic pan in hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink at front counter not working.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface... non-food grade cloths under produce in storage containers.
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored... lids, bowls not covered or inverted.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Managers proof of Food Manager Certification not provided.
  • 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 cloth used as a food-contact surface... non-food grade cloths under produce in storage containers.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored... lids, bowls not covered or inverted.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS BATHROOM
  • Observed personal care item stored in food prep area. PURSE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. FRONT COINTER
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. FROM REACHIN COOLER INTO BUCKET
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. automatic dispenser, not workIng properly.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
5/26/2011Routine - 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 employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed employee handling money,with gloves on. then started to prepare smoothie, with out hand wash or glove change. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over fruit in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. line cooler at 44/45.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
6/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. kitchen
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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