Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 124 Tuscan Way Ste A101, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 124 Tuscan Way Ste A101, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
License #: 6502081
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. Employee working as manager for at least five months. CALLBACK: manager on duty in position for two months, has food handler training only. Four employees working at time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Designated manager and three other employees on duty at time of inspection. CALLBACK: manager on duty in position for two months, has food handler training only. Four employees working at time of inspection.
09/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife at one door flip top cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Two door flip top cooler gasket torn.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor behind front counter. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of pineapple chunks dented on lid seam. Discarded by manager. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Buildup in Sprite soda nozzle in dining area soda dispenser.
  • 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. Employee working as manager for at least five months.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Probe thermometer 10° off calibration. Calibrated with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Designated manager and three other employees on duty at time of inspection.
07/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins over prep area.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to prep coolers.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Eight cans of pineapple chunks dented on lid and/or side seams.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance on ice scoop in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near prep sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottles hanging on bin containing bottled water under counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In prep sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of potato chips under front counter
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front handsink. Establishment not yet open. Owner put up signs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow required AFTER splitter, on non-chemical side
5/6/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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