Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 63 W Washington St, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 63 W Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
License #: 5812316
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers stacked on top of each other. **Warning** 8/28/14: still observed stacking of plastic containers at three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. **Warning** 8/28/14: still observed quats at 0 ppm. Operator stated she will contact ecolab.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on ice dispensing nozzles/equipment in dRink machine. **Warning** 8/28/14: still observed debris around ice chute.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink near three compartment sink. Operator stated paper towel dispenser is broken. **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On shelf in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above prep area in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table with smoothie machines. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a partial cookie on prep table next to open beverages. Corrective action taken: operator discarded. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cell phone on storage shelf next to container of chocolate. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers stacked on top of each other. **Warning**
  • 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. Observed scoop handle touching hot holding chicken at steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm under smoothie station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad at 47f. Operator stated tub of chicken salad was received this morning. Educated operator on taking temperature of food during receiving. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach/kale 50f in make reach in cooler. Corrective action taken: operator placed on temporary time plan. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chicken salad 47f in make reach in cooler. Date prepared either 8/25 or 8/26. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator was not sure if item was portion on 8/25 or 8/26. Chicken salad 47f in make reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on ice dispensing nozzles/equipment in dRink machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Blue cheese in walk in cooler. Educated operator of labeling food in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • 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. Observed 8 food handlers working. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink near three compartment sink. Operator stated paper towel dispenser is broken. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach/kale mix 50f. Manager and foodhandlers unsure when item was prepped. Corrective action taken: spinach/ kale mix placed on temporary time plan. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Significant Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slight Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. ABOVE COMPUTER DESK IN KITCHEN AREA. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. ALL CUTTING BOARDS ARE GROOVED **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. CASE OF KALE OVER CONTAINERS OF RTE RASPBERRIES IN WALK IN. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. BUCKET USED FOR FRONT COUNTER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Fruit cooler
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on shelf with food items **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface, clean kitchen wares or food. **Corrected On-Site**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of Ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on top of shelve in the middle of kitchen not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sliced cheese American cheese uncovered in WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes over RTE pears in the WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47F, RB 60F, Turkey 47F, Hummus 47F in RIC all TCS food prep started at 7:30 per operator. Temps taken at 9:35. Advice operator to place in freezer second temps Ham 39F, turkey 38F, RB 42F hummus 38F at 10:05. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make table cold holding unit TEMP AT 50F. Establishment has other working RIC's and WIC
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer start at 50F,
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. Dated to expire on 10/12/11 located behind ice machine.
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed FEMALE employee with ineffective hair restraint hair was in front of her face. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN COVER.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chocolate on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like substance build-up.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. aprons, hats and personal bags stored on center racks with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 46 brought temp down to 39 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1 pound of chicken salad dated 10-22-12.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. hummus, vegetables,chicken salad, observed operator discard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roaches found on mopsink base. This violation must be corrected by : 11-2-2012.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. SMOOTHIE RIC.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. ON SPLITTER ON MOPSINK
11/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers of chicken salad [x 28] and tubs of cream cheese [x 25] at 51F in reach in cooler [near walk in cooler]. Stored since previous night. Reach in cooler/make table: grated cheddar 51-52F, turkey 48F, ham 51F, swiss cheese and pepperjack cheese 54F, beef slices 48F, rice 56-59F, mozarella 51F, pepperjack cheese 46F, rice 51F, turkey 50F,butter pats 56F, sausage 57F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-14-12. Callback inspection: Meat/cheese cooler: products stored longer than 4 hours: liquid egg 60F, grated cheese 50F, cheese slices 55F, grated cheddar 53F, sausage 53F - all products above 48F for more than 4 hours were immediately discarded. Recently prepared products transferred to walk in cooler. Salad prep cooler: chicken salad 37F.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad prep Reach in cooler air temperature at 51F. Meat/cheese reach in cooler at 49F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-14-12. Callback inspection: meat/cheese reach in cooler at 55F; salad cooler air temperature 33F.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table in center of kitchen. Callback inspection: beverage on food and food container storage rack. Beverages should be stored away from food/containers and not on prep surfaces.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Male employees not observed wearing hair restraints.
6/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad prep Reach in cooler air temperature at 51F. Meat/cheese reach in cooler at 49F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-14-12.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sponges used for warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. No quat test strips available.
  • 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. No proof. One employee working for longer than 3 months. This violation must be corrected by : 8-13-12.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table in center of kitchen.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Employee wearing cap but hair hanging in front of face. Another employee had hair tied back but som hair falling into front of face while handling food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Male employees not observed wearing hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers of chicken salad [x 28] and tubs of cream cheese [x 25] at 51F in reach in cooler [near walk in cooler]. Stored since previous night. Reach in cooler/make table: grated cheddar 51-52F, turkey 48F, ham 51F, swiss cheese and pepperjack cheese 54F, beef slices 48F, rice 56-59F, mozarella 51F, pepperjack cheese 46F, rice 51F, turkey 50F,butter pats 56F, sausage 57F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-14-12.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Chicken salad [28 small containers] and cream cheese [25 individual tubs] at 51F for more than 4 hours - immediately discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Meats/cheeses in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Near smoothie prep area.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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