Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 10720 Park Blvd, Seminole, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10720 Park Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772
License #: 6216214
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Baking pan liner have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of dole brand pineapple **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Pap towels **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Lime scale on out side of ice machine,
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Behind ice machine
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet, handwash sink at front line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder ingredients: whey protein ,
  • High Priority - One Dented cans present. Dole pineapple
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Partial bag of salad greens Corrective action taken : removed from shelf , area to be cleaned
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off at spigot under sink due to leak
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Chlorine test kit provided , quat ammonium tablets in use at 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Multiple items, Walk in cooler : plastic container , corrugated boxes
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Peeling light shield surface in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Unnecessary item ( nonworking reach in cooler ) on the premise. Dry storage area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaner next to bananas , front counter area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Back Prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.bottom outside of mixers
  • 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.in protein powder
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.behind ice machine
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.powder lids
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.in dry storage
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dry storage containers
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.on salad/ sandwich reach in **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.edges
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.by register 82°, on line and kitchen 83°, both rest rooms 83° after over an hour water warmed up to over 100° at all hand sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.non working not in use in back room
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Both employees working at present time **Warning**
7/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 12A-06-04 Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • 22-28-4 Observed: Interior of reac-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Fruit reach in on line. Priority: Intermediate
  • 23-05-4 Observed: Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handles of prep sink on front line Priority: Basic
  • 23-06-4 Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside bottoms of mixer pitchers Priority: Basic
  • 23-09-4 Observed: Soiled reach-in-cooler gaskets on line Priority: Basic
  • 25-09-4 Observed: Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Cup lids in soiled container ** Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • 27-15-4 Observed: Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at register Priority: Intermediate
  • 29-11-4 Observed: Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture sinks Priority: Basic
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[by register ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[reach in cooler with fruit and yogurt, around the top]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[shake powders in boxes in dry storage] Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. [with sanitizer in it]Corrected On Site.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reach in cooler in preperation area]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit[in reach in cooler on preperation line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[bottom of blenders, outside, black mold like substance] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[buildup of condensation in both front reach in coolers] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potentially hazardous food in reach in cooler not working properly beef 46 degrees F, pork 48 degrees F in front prep reach in ] This violation must be corrected by : 12/29/11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[liquid eggs over cheese]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to go and catering supplies need to be kept covered or inverted] Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired.[handsink in preperation area, hot and cold reversed]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[white powder in container/dry storage]
12/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[outer bottom of blender pitchers ]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[reachin cooler door fell off when opened]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[yogurt in reachin 49 degrees- just under 4 hour window (1 cup) thrown awayl] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[condensation in reachin with broken door]
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.[back side of ice chute]
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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