TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The GM received a copy of last inspection from corporate to place in binder. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink.

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

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from under the sandwich maker. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch shirt prior to engaging in food preparation. Educated operator in not touching cloths or face while engaging on food preparation. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box of apples uncovered on storage rack. The GM covered apples with plastic wrap. 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/. The manager stated she is currently in the process of obtaining her CFM. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under 3 compartment sink. The manager labeled sanitizer bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in lobby area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside toaster gasket torn.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from ice holder front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front cash register. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The operator moved turkey into another reach-in cooler across from ice machine. Corrective Action Taken

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

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/. The Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep tables.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

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

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary in 3 compartment sink not proper strength. The operator switched out quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue tape on reach-in cooler beside oven.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not labeled.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside microwave.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site