TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards hanging at 3 compartment sink.

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 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. Manager arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards hanging at 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on drying rack.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near ice machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Kale in garbage bag in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, manager remade at time of inspection tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler date marked 4/13.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler date marked 4/13.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 46 F, cheese 49 F sitting high in reach in cooler, employee placed down in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with garbage can, removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks on food in walk in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items on shelf above spoons. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks on drinks in walk in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to microwave.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 150ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 4 employees working with no food manager on site, food manager arrived at time of inspections. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting agreement for new hire, employee signed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over food containers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda on floor near office. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in dark chocolate.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over plastic spoons.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near bananas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to lemon juice. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and dust pan blocking handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled in chemical storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemon juice and soda bottles on floor next to office.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut leafy greans, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed strawberries at the bottom at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on plastic container, operator removed and washed and sanitized container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kale salad and sweet potatoes in walk in cooler not date marked.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent written procedure to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to bananas. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on ice machine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food next to corn in walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in kale in reach in cooler and wontons.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler above drinks.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung next to handwash sink.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under bananas. Operator double bucket it at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle stored toxic chemical without label.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed To-Go cups without handles used as scoop, stored inside containers of soy and pea mix.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on next to metal preparation table.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of dispenser napkins stored on the floor in dry storage area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in a manner that doesn't allow proper drying. Operator placed in a manner to allow drying. Corrected On-Site