Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 4960 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4960 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
License #: 5811743
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Zero three compartment sink. No corrective action taken, it is not in use at the moment
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. The manager on duty has been a manager for the last 8 months and isn't certified as a food manager
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 40-51 and rice 40-50 stacked to high, over the fill line the top layers were moved to the reach in freezer to cool
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by kitchen entrance
  • 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. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Reach In Cooler by kitchen entrance
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach In Cooler underneath small Make table
  • Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Men's and women's bathroom
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach In Cooler thermometer under large make table reading 60°, unit at 40°
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Men's/women's bathroom
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Women's restroom 91°
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager on duty and 1 other employee working, no food handler card available.
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drained all three compartments at the same time caused an overflow, area moped up, one compartment drained operating normal **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. the large cutting board was blocking access to the hand sink in the rear prep area Corrected On Site.
  • 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. photo copies in use
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. a splash guard is missing on the right side of the hand sink in the rear prep area
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee touched the Whey when extracting the scoop
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee wearing a band on wrist while working with exposed foods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at the rear prep area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pans on the wire rack were contaminated when the water flow was started at the rear prep area hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. poultry in bags Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. chicken salad dated 10-21-12 in the reach in cooler in the rear prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. hummus dated 9.27.12 and cream cheese dated 9.29.12
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm bucket
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Unaware of big five provided DBPR Hr form 5030 160
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. off by 12 f degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. two cutting boards are soiled after cleaning when hung on wire rack.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whipped cream cheese held 24 hrs or greater not dated in the storage reach in cooler on the prep line
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm at the three compartment sink
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Despenser not operating properly.
  • Observed gaskets mold-like build-up.Reach-in cooler next to bag in box soda racks.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Two employees training expired 4/20/11.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with powder substance under prep table next to fuit prep unit.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. A few lexans cracked and no longer easily cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Fruit make unit.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. hummus cam cheeses
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. dry bu
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats in ric portion not labeled
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cream cheese
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. brown dry @ front
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. replacement should been 12-09
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwashed fruiit over ss utensils
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats & cheeses in all ric
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. bread in dirty steam pan @ toaster
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in all ric
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. register to putting on glives not wash hands
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. bar blocked
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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