TROPIC GRILL

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed kitchen staff handling raw shell eggs and ready to eat food not washing hands in between, coached staff on proper handwashing and food handling procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (108/111F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per chef for less than an hour, chef placed it in the over to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed serving plate stored inside handwashing dink front window area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mani and salmon portion thaw in ROP bag labeled indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed serving plate tiles missing and disrepair at sandwich station area, dining room and kitchen entrance.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the kitchen and prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed single chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff prepared new buckets retested 50ppm. 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/ Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi and salmon portions thawing in commercially ROP bags, product still frozen. Staff removed product from the bags and were coached on proper thawing methods for ROP fish. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach-in cooler at cook line.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed at different preparation tables at kitchen.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, coached staff how to correctly prepare sanitizer bucket, re-tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed vat front counter under handwashing sink, staff relocated it to a table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce containers not labeled at flip top reach-in cooler at kitchen line.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken over ground beef inside Walk in freezer.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator flans were cooked last Friday January 26th, 2024. Operator date marked flans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine and reach in cooler at front counter.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken soup container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf over steam table inside kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons, and forks faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator started to prepare chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket tornat the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket tornat the kitchen entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three buckets with different vegetables on the walk-in cooler floor. The manger moved the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Food stored on floor. Observed three buckets with different vegetables on the walk-in cooler floor. The manger moved the items. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several cracked tiles at the entrance to the front counter area. Observed the wall in the men's room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several cracked tiles at the entrance to the front counter area. Observed the wall in the men's room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles. Time Extended

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs by griddle inside kitchen. Employee stored them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under three 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/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink. Employee provided it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans and milk desserts not date marked at front counter. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Friday October 14th, 2022. Operator date marked them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potato plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90° F on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave on shelf in front of cook line.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer by food at front counter. Employee stored bucket correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains hot holding at 120°F. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored above sandwich make line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Chef obtained hat to wear Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed poultry stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager raised off floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping onto walls flood hood

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in food storage area

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tequeños not covered in chest freezer

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area