TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

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. Observed Daniel Gonzalez hired for less than 60 days and not proof of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided person in charge with employee health agreement and coached it.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelf of prep table rusted.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bag at several containers of food.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC Return above entrance of establishment bathrooms.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a couple of auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at storage rack across from ice machine.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Frank Peña expired on 06/09/2025/Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food p and not hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Frank Pena expired 06/09/2025 and Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback observed Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Frank Pena expired 06/09/2025 and Samantha Pena expired 01/21/2025. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager Angel Arce and not proof of food manager certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager Angel Arce and not proof of food manager certificate. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area over men bathroom entrance, also over walk-in cooler entrance area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area over men bathroom entrance, also over walk-in cooler entrance area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table front counter area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach-in cooler at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: At time of callback inspection observed Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: at time of callback inspection observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler/freezer handle soiled with food residue.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return above walk-in cooler/freezer area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable on storage area and on preparation tables at front counters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ripped gasket at reach in cooler front counter.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of frozen cooked rice stored on the floor in front of walk-in freezer entrance, manager moved box into walk-in cooler rack Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice chest at front counter. Manger moved scoop to scoop holder. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed six containers of chicken cubes thawing at room temperature , as per manager out since 1:00 pm (2:50 pm actual time). Product still safe and mostly frozen 30°F, manager moved six containers to the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucets 3 consecutive sink.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed working tables next to smoothie preparation area soiled with old food residues on the front and legs, also rusted.

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 four employees engaged in food preparation and serving with not certified food manager present.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels available at front counter handwashing sink.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not thermometer available to measure temperature on food products. Coached staff member in how to calibrate thermometer using ice bath method.

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. Observed Nicole and Courtney. As per operator hired less than a week ago. Repeat Violation

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. Observed Nicole and Courtney. As per operator hired less than a week ago.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted soiled AC vent over ice machine room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks not longer cleanable at three compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on trays stored on rack by handwashing sink in the back.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dump sink next to smoothy preparation area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of Açaí berries stored on the floor at Walking Freezer, also observed box of cooked chicken stored on the floor at walking cooler. Staff corrected both by placing the foods on the rack. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed scoop handle touching turbinado sugar by the ice machine area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at reach in coolers in front counter area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler under preparation tables at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled under front counter area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at all reach in coolers at front counter preparation tables. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containers with not common name labels at preparation table front counter.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air conditioner vent at front counter and back establishment near walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near front counter, at smoothie prep station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed 2 ceiling light fixtures out of service located at back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

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. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed posted

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of strawberries stored on floor of walk in cooler

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket at food 1 station

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

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. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vent in back area in front of walk in freezer, ceiling tiles with dust throughout establishment

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. Provided handout via email to manager Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop missing handle in sugar bin. Manager removed broken scoop and replaced with a new scoop 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 employee cellphone charging on prep table. Employee removed and wiped down table Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor of walk in cooler and freezer. Manager raised boxes off floor Corrected On-Site