TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certification expired on 12/2/2024 for Justin S. Employee training certification expired on 9/2/2025 for Hannah N.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler by ice machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in men's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas hanging above three compartment sink have pieces missing on the food contact portion of the spatulas. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards with cuts and staining. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler by ice machine torn. Operator had replacement gasket and installed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 43 seats. Currently have 60 seats. Operator has seating change evaluation form completed with local water authority approval but fire marshal approval not completed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener stored on rack with clean equipment by 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris. Operator removed to 3 compartment sink for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has 43 seats indicated on license. Observed 40 seats inside and 20 seats outside for 60 total seats. Spoke with operations manager and they are waiting for the fire marshal approval. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizing spray stored over clean dishes at the end of the 3 compartment sink. The spray was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tomato slicer with dried food debris. This is waiting for replacement parts. This was placed at the 3 compartment sink for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed licensed applied for was 43, 60 seats including the 20 outdoors. Seating evaluation form emailed. They are checking to see if they already have the form filled out at the corporate office.