Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 679-B W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 679-B W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4703404
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Tile cracked in front of smoothie station.
  • 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. Scoop handle touching sliced almonds at smoothie station.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Smoothie make station.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored in front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Lobby soda fountain.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket stored in front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in ware wash area with accumulation of black marks.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Smoothie station.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. 2 gallons of non-fat soft serve frozen yogurt containing skim milk on table near ware wash area.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing. Hand wash in ware wash area with cooking equipment stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line make station.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Left on cook line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Sandwich toaster.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Sink full of dirty baskets, utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Slivered almonds at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle, cook line reach in cooler and top cabinets.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans at dish storage racks above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's rest room.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle stored in 2 door reach in cooler near back door.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Near front counter hand sink.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Toilet bowl cleaner stored with to go cups at dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Sanitizer bucket resting in hand sink near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front counter fruit reach in cooler.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on dump sink.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee drinking from her drink cup on the front line.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor chips on the front line date 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs handled touching the the slice banana **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on front line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust over the prep line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar on the front line not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed glass cleaner setting on top of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
5/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Boxes of chips stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Kitchen Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - High Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around lobby soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Rear Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utilized to store customer trays. **Repeat Violation**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed Vacuum breaker (backflow prevention device) missing at mop sink threaded faucet.
  • Observed Wet mop not hung to dry inside mop bucket at mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bags of apples, oranges, and bananas stored on floor of rear dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed box of pomegranate antiox beverage powder stored on floor of rear dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substances on soda dispensing nozzles in lobby.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at front ice bin.
  • Observed two blending cups in poor repair (handles broken).
  • Observed two cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in preparation area.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Observed scoop stored in sugar (with handle submerged in sugar) container under mixer station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with artificial nails and polish preparing fruit smoothie and handling diced chicken without wearing gloves.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on vents on rear ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bag of sugar stored on floor at rear dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like substances on/surrounding soda dispensing nozzles at drink station in lobby.
  • Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust above rear food preparation table.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Observed employee wear hat, however hair was positioned loose over shoulders. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave nearest to ice machine soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust near oven/microwave.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. dishes in sink
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; front counter.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair; men's sign on door reads: "Out of order, please use restrooms next door".
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair; women's sign on door reads: Out of order, please use restrooms next door".
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; black baskets in back sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours; leftover chicken soup reheating in steam table at 119F. Need to rappidly heat to 165F.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar in blue roughneck container.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; blue roughneck has powder supplement.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 4-7-11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; back sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; blue roughneck has powder supplement.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
11/30/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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