TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli turkey in walk in cooler at 48F. Observed multiple bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler at 50F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Manager stated they were in and out of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed in walk in cooler Avocados (48F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Specialty cheese blend (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); liquid scrambled eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli turkey in walk in cooler at 48F. Observed multiple bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler at 50F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Manager stated they were in and out of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of spic span next to flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with jewelry on.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect in warewashing area 1 live flying insect on cook line by microwave Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (50F); sliced pepper jack cheese (50-51F); sliced Swiss cheese (50F); shredded cheddar cheese (50-52F), cut kale (54F ); and shredded lettuce 52F stored in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 49.3F. Person in charge stated food was received on Monday and stored in walk in cooler up arrival. Person in charge discarded food. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There are 5 food handler employees and there is no certified manager present.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Most training certificates are copies and not original certificates

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair throughout kitchen and front smoothie counter

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two ac vent soiled in front service counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Ac vents still soiled. Manager stated all vents will be getting replace tonight. Time Extended

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two ac vent soiled in front service counter. Warning