TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. There is no proof of food manager's certification for Nicole.

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. There us no proof of training for Evelyn Brenden.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. There are fly sticky tubes hanging above single service items. Operator moved the sticky tubes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. There are multiple cutting boards that are deeply stained with grooves and are no longer cleanable.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops at the ice machine are stored on a dirty drain mat. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized the ice scoops. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. There is a splitter attached to the faucet at the mop sink with no backflow preventers attached.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The food manager certification for Katrina St Germain expired8/17/2022.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. There is a case of to go drink cups on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator moved the to go cups to the shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut watermelon 46°F cold holding, cut kale 48°F cold holding in front counter cooler. Operator iced items. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lids for blenders in hand washing sink at end of front counter.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar in the back kitchen not identified.