TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated , grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Vents in kitchen soiled.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to flip top soiled.

Basic - Wall next to flip top in cook line soiled with accumulated grease and dust.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Glass cleaner stored next to ice bucket on lower shelf in front customer counter area , over cleaner stored on storage rack over totrtillas in prep kitchen. Operator stored all chemicals properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket hanging from cooler door at reach in cooler by registers.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Scoop handles in direct contact with white chocolate powder and sugar in front customer counter area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef patties (employee food), raw beef opened from commercial packaging over mangoes (for customers) at reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs (employee food) over sour cream and tomatoes (for customers) at reach in cooler by service window. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Spray bottles surface cleaner over tortillas at dry storage shelf by reach in freezers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

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. Per operator, one employee on shift hired May 2023 with no proof of food safety training at time of inspection.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at make table in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife store in sanitizer bucket, operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Bog 6 poster to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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

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 by three compartment sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar at front counter not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk whey container - scoop relocated. Corrected On-Site