TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breakers missing from both sides of added splitter to mop sink.

Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Bottle of perfume stored on top of oats in dry storage. Manager moved perfume to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing sandwiches wearing bracelets. Employee removed bracelets during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has seating change evaluation form completed for the local water AHJ. Fire section has not been completed. Operator will arrange inspection and approval with fire marshal. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic/municipal system approval for such change. Establishment has signed Seating Change Evaluation approval from AHJ for municipal water system for 48 seats. At time of inspection, establishment has 50 seats. Operator removed 2 seats from dining area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof available for two employees employed over 60 days.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired June 1, 2021.

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seating capacity at time of inspection is 50 seats. Establishment licensed for 30 seats. Establishment has Seating Change Evaluation Form completed and approved for wastewater/septic through AHJ for 48 seats. Local fire authority approval not completed.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on shelf under ovens tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut kale (58F - Cold Holding) bag of pre cut kale sitting out on make line counter, per employee bag has been there approximately 30 minutes, bag placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand wash sink near triple sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sanitizer in soap dispenser at hand wash station near triple sink, manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Blender containers stored next to hand wash station across from front counter blocking paper towel and soap dispenser, containers moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine. Under reach in cooler near warmers on make line.

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 66 seats during inspection and only approved for 30. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple tiles missing over dry storage are over walk-in cooler.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored under front counter not inverted. Operator moved ice bucket to store correctly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/21. Repeat Violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage area observed employee backpack hanging over multiple food items. Operator moved backpack during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing multiple bracelets while engaging in food prep. Operator had employee remove bracelets during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee washing container lids without rinsing between wash and sanitizer. During the inspection employee filled rinse sink and rewashed lids. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 66 seats during inspection and only approved for 30. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual cups of corn mix (51°F - Cold Holding) in overfilled container in top section of reach in cooler on make line, per employee lid was constantly opened no more then two hours prior, corn moved to bottom of reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of potato chips under register at front counter, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site