TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL #153

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at triple sink area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall by prep table where drinks are made Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro lined with paper towel at walk in cooler Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at triple sink area Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green chemical in spray bottle not labeled by mop sink Warning

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Facility only has one bathroom and the water rises to the top every time it is flushed Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table behind case of dark chocolate where smoothies are made. Operator picked up and discarded Warning

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with hair not put up. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall by prep table where drinks are made Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single serve bowls and case of portion bowls stored on floor of hall way by bathroom. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large white container at drink area Warning

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.

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.

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. Several new employees: Ja Maria, Jamel, Jacob.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License hanging on wall expired in April of 2023.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Smoothie maker with loose hair. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container at smoothie station.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while in preparation of food. Warning

Basic - Red cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in storage area. Warning

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored next to forks and knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Observed over sandwich preparation area and behind the ice machine. Warning