TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-302

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink across from walk-in freezer, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training certificates not completed, manager name and certificate number not filled out on certificates.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic pan stored on shelf across from mop sink. Manager voluntarily discarded pan. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at prep table adjusts the apron strap around their bare neck and then handles flatbread, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of concentrated sanitizer stored above clean blender containers. Manager moved items. 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 jackets and purses stored on shelf in dry goods storage area above boxes of chocolate chips. Manager placed personal items on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies, not the original certification for 10 employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near drive thru area, portions cups of corn 51F and 48F, sweet potatoes 51F, 46F and 47F. portions cups stored above the filling line, all items were left overnight. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Reach-in cooler at the drive thru area, portion containers of sweet potato stored above the filling line: 46F, 47F and 45F. Per manager, cooler was restocked at 2:00pm, Manager placed sweet potatoes in the freezer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Female employee entered kitchen from dining area and continued to make drinks without washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 50F in reach in make table at front counter. Manager moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee making smoothie with polished nails and no gloves.

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Male manager in position for 5 months not certified. Also, female manager Cyanna has no proof of CFM certification. Inspector verified service safe certificate on,one and provided screen shot to General Manager Michael. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates provided are photo copies of the original document with each employees information filled in.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bags on shelf over syrup and apples on shelf near back window. All were moved. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for chocolate powder in product. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf over cut bananas in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation