Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 10501 Blanchard Trl #j, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10501 Blanchard Trl #j, Orlando, FL 32817
License #: 5810116
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers.
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Frozen guacamole. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Rear kitchen sink. **Repeat Violation**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Insulated cups 24oz on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Sugar scoop handle in contact with sugar, located on front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food, stored on prep table by toaster oven. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, located by front counter.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, bottle containing orange liquid. **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
2/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Despenser not functioning properly.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit. Repeat Violation.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder substance under prep table.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects at front counter near prep sink.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup inside ice bin of soda machine at front counter.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed DATE MARKS AND old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed WHITE cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.EXPIRED ON 03/02/2011 This violation must be corrected by : 05/29/2011.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed hole in wall. UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CHICKEN AT 45 F IN REACH IN COOLER. ADVISED TO PUT CHICKEN IN DEEPER PAN AND KEEP LID CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.LABLED
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 Corrected On Site.200
3/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. CHICKESALAD DATE MARKED 08/29/2010 Corrected On Site.EXPLAINED 7 DAYS AFTER OPENING
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ALL SHREDED CHEESES IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE BACK
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM 44,CORN,TURKEY AND CHICKEN AT 45 IN REACH IN COOLER ON LINE. OPERATOR CLOSED THE TOP LID TO KEEP PRODUCT COLD
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.CAPPUCCINO MIX
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.SHREDED CHEESE SCOOP HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.AT SODA MACHINE UP FRONT Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.TORN GASKIT ON SANDWICH COOLER LEFT SIDE DOOR
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER LEFT SIDE GASKIT
  • Observed hole in wall.UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/20/2010Routine - 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.SHREDED CHEESES ,SLICED CHEESE AND PASTURIZED LIQUID EGGS HELD LONGER THAN 24HRS IN REACH IN COOLERS AS PER EMPLOYEE AND NOT DATE MARKED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.HAM SHREDED CHEESE AND RICE AT 46 F AIR TEMPRATURE THERMOMETER READING 38F
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.OPEN LIME CILANTRO SEASONING PACKAGE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH WHEY POWDER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.SMALL SQUARE WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.ONE SQUARE WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. BETHS CERTIFICATION EXPIRED ON 12/10/2009 AND MICHAELS EXPIRED ON 02/27/2010
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in frontline fruit holding unit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in prep holding unit.
  • Critical. No quatenary chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of rim around ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of blenders mat.
  • Observed residue build-up on bottom surface of blenders.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided for two employees on duty. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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