City Tropics, 249 5 Ave, Indialantic, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CITY TROPICS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 249 5 Ave, Indialantic, FL 32903
License #: 1505548
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.salad cooler drawers **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By dump sink in kitchen also behind equipment on the front cook line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Front cook line Cutting board(s) badly stained/soiled.recommend resurfacing. **Warning** new on order
10/24/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. For sushi grade fish in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doors **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.salad cooler drawers **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.through out facility, bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.by storage area **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Front servers counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By dump sink in kitchen also behind equipment on the front cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated food debris and dust .dish area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked turkeys found cooling over night 45° to 48° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced several dozen rodent droppings that appear to be old found by office.5 old droppings on top of dish machine. 7 old droppings under dry storage shelving.7 old droppings found around gas hot water tank , Management swept up droppings that were found. Also cleaned the top of the dish machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Front cook line Cutting board(s) badly stained/soiled.recommend resurfacing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10/23/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on exterior of paper towel dispenser. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Bar
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. For sushi rice
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.dish dry rack **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor drains heavily soiled with accumulated food debris and grime causing a foul Odor in dish room.
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line and sushi bar
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holsters with heavy accumulated slime/debris.bars
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in the walk in cooler. Insulation showing .
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm. Found sanitizer bucket empty. Manager switched out, primed found at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Sushi rice saved from over night. Manager discarded.
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bars
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.crab cake mix,pasta salad, chowders etc in the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt pellets **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clams **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front line, manager states floors is scheduled to be regrouted soon. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Bread crumbs, rice
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control based upon a specific start and discard time, not to exceed the 4-hour/6-hour limit, not discarded at the time specified in the written procedure. See stop sale. Sushi rice
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.bar **Corrected On-Site**
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting boards has sever cut marks and is no longer cleanable.front kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.front kitchen **Warning**. Drink on prep table
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.grout missing around tiles on front line litchen causing water to stand. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade heavily soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.next to hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards has sever cut marks and is no longer cleanable.front kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.front kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.grout missing around tiles on front line litchen causing water to stand. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.all cook line cooler gaskets **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.scoop handle in contact of crab dip. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.bowing out.front line kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Half a dozen Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.black bean soup cooling over night in deep metal pan. Found at 50° manager discarded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of ALL reach-in coolers moderately/ heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.sushi menu **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.crab dip made Tuesday. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade heavily soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
9/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ raw chicken, cut melons, Caesar dressing , raw hamburger ric draw recommended rapid chill **Warning** found unit ranging from 50-55°, removing product, operator states the repairman is due out today. Repairman showed up. Explained to operator that the unit can not be used until it can maintain the product at 41° or less.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. / phone storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture./ at the mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust./ front line by hand wash sink suggest guard **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./ bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ scoop in popcorn **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ cooks cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bulk product **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked fish not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds./ Mahi had chef put back on to continue to 145 degrees f Finished cook at 158 degrees f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ raw chicken, cut melons, Caesar dressing , raw hamburger ric draw recommended rapid chill **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food./ butane **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. / observed that the unit had shut down chef put back on **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ front line used for wiping cloth bucket **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ dishmachine area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./ dish machine area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Tomato chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
4/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed can opener moderately soiked.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of residue on soda gun dispensing nozzles. outside bar
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup on soda gun dispensing nozzles indoor bar
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not sealed over green beans in reach in freezer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. soda gun handles moderately soiled. outdoor bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Indoor bar
  • Waste line not connected to soda gun holster. outdoor bar Corrected On Site.
  • missing soda gun holster. indoor bar
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Large ice bin in storage
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Observed dirty knives stored in the clean rack in prep aa
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed bottom of pizza oven dirty/tray etc
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.trash can at bar
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area.Doors wide open
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.1 live fly
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.observed sliders wide open and fly present Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind warmer
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed walk in cooler light above the door without a shield
5/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Light not functioning.kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed walk in cooler without a light shield above door Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.fake nails
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottom of pizza over,trays,etc Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.trash can on line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.lp tank in gas water heater room
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.obs rved food debris behind warmer on line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces -deli paper with dirty knif case on top Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.chicken covers
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.knives are dirty from overnight in clean rack Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.upright cooler rim Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.sushi area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz souflee in sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.1 ve fly. Rear door is open Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.bar straws in customer sneeze range Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.large bin in storage in rear
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.sushi cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.wall under pizza oven and by line
  • 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.onn ground
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.observed co2 tank not secure in dry storage
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.oppm bucket was empty
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.6 door prep box under grill is holding numerous items above 41f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Entire sink removed frodish pit
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Observed no paper towels on line handsink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Dishwashing area. entire sink wa removed from dish pit
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed walk in cooler light above the door without a shield
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Ellana front of the house manager
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handink on the line blocked by microwave cart
  • Observed sheet trays on ground by fryer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed bottom of pizza oven dirty/tray etc
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.trash can at bar
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.ice bin is leaking . There is an inch of water in storage area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind warmer
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.ring on bartender
  • Critical - Observed food stored there is a jug of oil stored on the floor on the line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Observed dirty knives stored in the clean rack in prep aa
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.gasket on true freezer by stove has heavy buildup
  • Critical - Observed food/salmon being used for sushi without proper documentation for use raw. Cook salmon until documentation is provided Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed 2 oz souflee in use as a scoop for sauce by fryer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed 2oz souflee in use in dressing on large prep box
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed server dunk cup into server ice bin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.85f pie scoop and ice cream scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.1 live fly
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all mixed cheeses in box under grill ranging 43-46f Corrected On Site.put in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter 85f left on shelf overnight Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta 44f in 6 drawer box under grill Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi rice 55f. Discussed time/temp Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.to go pie boxes stored on the ground
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.Doors wide open
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Large ice bin in storage
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed cooked beef,shucked oysters uncovered in walk in
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.2 clear cleaners at bar
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.observed sliders wide open and fly present Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.observed missing ending date on prepared sauces,etc in walk in
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.plant food such as onions not reheated to 165f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . Butter is 85f left out overnight Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.6/2011
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.5 sauces at sushi bar
3/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Lip of ice bin Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.garbage can
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored.in back room not designated for food contact item storage-by ice machines Repeat Violation.Final warning
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.dry storage
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.knife in water at sushi bar
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.knive stuck behind prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.2 managers on duty. Front of the house and kitchen manager on duty
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.sushi bar Repeat Violation.
  • 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. new employees
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Lip of ice bin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.freezer gasket area where sushi is kept
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Throughout prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.1 live in sushi bar
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese 60f
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.garbage can
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.in back room not designated for food contact item storage-by ice machines Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . Salmon top layer 48f,grouper 48, cheese 60f
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . steaks 50f]
9/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Sushi rice has rag Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk in
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.sushi
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.waitress getting drinks Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.waitress using glass as ice scoop
  • Critical - Observed flammables and debris stored ice bin roomroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around legs
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.server getting drinks
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.dirty knives in clean rack
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz souflee in cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.glass bowl in cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.in unfinished,open room
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.oppm Corrected On Site.bucket empty
7/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.in water
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.knife in sanitizer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Salad box on line Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bamboo sushi matt
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.line
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.sushi
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.line
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.pizza box
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Old stickers on clean lexan Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - OObserved pocket door with no vermin/bug screening or air curtain
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.waitress with fake nails
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.knive insushi sink
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Pan holding up cooler on line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56f gyro,mozzerella 49f,52 fham,pepperoni 55f, All discarded by chef Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi rice 84f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.Beef Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sushi shelves raw wood
  • Critical - Observed salmon without farm raised or freezing. Cook or don not use
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food items .comet by pitcher
  • Observed wall in disrepair.tile missing by pizza oven
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw salmon over rte risotto
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . sushi rice Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse. Salad items over 4 hrs in box
2/22/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.K.M
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro
7/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . sushi rice
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse. all items in meat drawer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.2 homemade sauces at 74f . discarded by owner
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.mozzerrella CH 64f
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta 5lb,48,butter 52f,steak 55,chicken 8lb,54f,12lbs beef 55f,
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beer batter 78f stop sale
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.84 f on sushi rice
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.60f pasta 2lb,turkey lb 55f, 10 lb burger 55f,3lbs turkey CH
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.small meat cooker
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.meat drawers
  • Critical. Observed juice squeezer in customer sneeze range at bar
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . strawberries Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . glasses scooped in ice bin
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.4 employees
  • Observed employee with jewelry on arms bartender
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.old stickers on clean lexan
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bread cooler
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.utensils in sanitizer
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.bar straws Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.sauce container with handle
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.pizza area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.bar mgr
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.K.M
  • 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. Pro
7/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.walk in
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.cornstarch etc under handsink
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2\0z souflee in spices
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.sushi mats of wood
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.labels on lexan pan
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.toaster oven
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.paper liners Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in sushi area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Sushi area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.David
11/17/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse pasta salac Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.misding ending date
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.pasta salad overnight at 48f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Oysters have rag on them
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.outside being used as a dump sink
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands Cheese 0n slicer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.wait station
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.prep area
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.fish box
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Casters broken on sautee cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.scales in kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelf under grill
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.tray liners encrusted with grease. Stop sale
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.bar straws
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at 80 degrees
  • Plumbing improperly installed.No handsink installed at outside bar. Discontinue use of bar until handsink installed
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.outside Bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.ne
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Observed hole in wall.Tile coming off
  • Observed wall in disrepair.pizza line
  • Light not functioning.line
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Flip flops on food shelf
  • Critical. Current hood suppression system report lists violations. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.No hood instaloed over fryer in sushi bar. Fryer plugged in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.outside bar
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.sushi bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.outside bar eastside-2009 This violation must be corrected by : 10-03-2009.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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