Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1001 West Bay Dr Ste #102, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1001 West Bay Dr Ste #102, Largo, FL 33770
License #: 6216500
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on floors of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer underneath the racks.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In reach in cooler near blenders a towel is used in the bottom to collect the condensation. Walk in cooler also has water dripping from a vent in the ceiling onto food products. Plastic bins were placed on the top shelf to catch the condensation.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin on white plastic piece.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at self serve machine.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under smoothie mixer station
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer . Assorted items. **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)old labels stuck on clean containers
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prerp table
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. NOTE: no foods in unit at time of inspection, replacement parts on order
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk n freezer floor.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. 1 can cream of coconut Corrected On Site. removed from shelf
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. inside coleman coolers
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed severely dented can - cream of coconut Corrected On Site. segregated from inventory
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above ice machine
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. at 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. on shelf next to and above pkg foods and paper goods Corrected On Site.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. thermometer inside walkin cooler reads 35 degr F, actual ambient temp measured at 39 degr F
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of product - walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer for wiping cloths 200 ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one moderately dented can - pineapple
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. kitchen
12/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of wraps [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. disposable cutlery not dispensed 'handle up' [coffe/beverage area] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. food bin
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. lime build up in 3 compartment sink
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese w lk in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. smoothie powders
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on cooks line
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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