TROPICUBAN CAFE

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and did not wash hands after then before changing task to make a sandwich. Warning

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach chemicals to clean dishes not approved. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish next to bread in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stand up coolers in prep area. Fish, beef, soup ,pork made yesterday not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 9:20 ham (50F - Cold Holding); @9:20 Swiss cheese @9:20 (48F - Cold Holding); @9:25milk (50F - Cold Holding) @10:10 ham 42F. @10:11 Swiss 42F. @10:11 Milk 41F manager place items in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @9:05cooked chicken (139F - Reheating); @ 9:15 cooked rice (100F - Hot Holding); operator voluntary discarded. Corrective Action Taken 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. Emailed to management. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven presser soiled with food debris Fry baskets heavy soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Employee removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Employees worked at restaurant for 7 months. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand sink in back kitchen. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler cook line handles soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling though out restaurant. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front line. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water cup on prep table next to fish. Employee water bottle next to eggs in prep area. Employee removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Coffee handles soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler soiled with black mold substances. Oven is heavy soiled. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes not inverted on front line prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. To go plastic spoons, knife, forks. Employee inverted all plastic utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in printed thank you bags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 under prep table 3 in plastic container lid under prep table 1 rodent dropping on window sill of front line 2 rodent droppings on floor of front line 15 rodent dropping on shelf under steam table of front line 1 directly in container of dried beans under prep table 7 in corner under breaker box 8 in/on hand wash sink 6 in containers holding cleaning equipment 10 behind reach in coolers along back wall of kitchen 2 on slicer on left side 5 on/around table holding slicer Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: 1 rodent dropping behind reach-in cooler of back prep area. 1 rodent dropping on floor of front line 2 rodent droppings on exterior of hand sink in back prep area. Operator began discarding droppings and sanitizing areas. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter registered at 68 degrees farenheit and garlic and oil mixture registered at 70 degrees farenheit. Items brought out less than 4 hours ago but is not held on time. Inspector told employee to put back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Front line: butter 53 degrees F, fresh garlic in oil 63 degrees F. Discussed with operator to place in reach-in cooler. Operator placed in cooler Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and cutting boards soiled with food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Slicer soiled Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not properly dated after 24 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed popcorn ceiling throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled between equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall behind reach in coolers in back of kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers. Tops of reach in coolers soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in printed thank you bags Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 under prep table 3 in plastic container lid under prep table 1 rodent dropping on window sill of front line 2 rodent droppings on floor of front line 15 rodent dropping on shelf under steam table of front line 1 directly in container of dried beans under prep table 7 in corner under breaker box 8 in/on hand wash sink 6 in containers holding cleaning equipment 10 behind reach in coolers along back wall of kitchen 2 on slicer on left side 5 on/around table holding slicer Admin Complaint

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks observed on pipes behind reach in coolers in back of kitchen Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 rodent droppings in containers of raw, dry beans. Stop sale issued Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter registered at 68 degrees farenheit and garlic and oil mixture registered at 70 degrees farenheit. Items brought out less than 4 hours ago but is not held on time. Inspector told employee to put back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and cutting boards soiled with food debris Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front area blocked by sanitizer bucket. Hand wash sink in back kitchen area blocked by cooking pot. Inspector informed employee and items were removed to designated area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not properly dated after 24 hours. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed popcorn ceiling throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in dirty plastic container under prep table. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards heavily grooved and no longer cleanable Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 rodent droppings in containers of raw, dry beans. Stop sale issued Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled between equipment in kitchen Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall behind reach in coolers in back of kitchen Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers. Tops of reach in coolers soiled Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons on front line not inverted Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings ( approximately 15) present on shelf next to reach in freezer in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: 6 roach droppings on roll cart in back kitchen Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found -10 rodent droppings on floor corner area of back kitchen , 3 rodent droppings on floor under reach in coolers , 5 rodent droppings on floor under prep table in back kitchen , 4 rodent droppings on floor at cook line by rat trap , 1 rodent dropping on floor in front food prep area - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: 6 rodent droppings found on floor in back kitchen area 9 rodent droppings found on floor in front counter area Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -57F beef, 50F cooked rice, 49 chicken, 49F cooked beans 51 F garlic spread in double door cooler in back kitchen - milk 49F ,Turkey sliced 52F, Swiss cheese 48Fin front counter area, no temperatures taken this day - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Front counter prep area opposite cash register- sliced tomato 55 degrees farenheit, cut leafy greens 55 degrees farenheit, creamer 53 degrees farenheit, milk 52 degrees farenheit. See Stop sale Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -57 F beef, 50F cooked rice, 52F pork, 49 chicken, 49F cooked beans, garlic spread 51F in double door cooler in back kitchen Front area - milk 49F ,Turkey sliced 52F, Swiss cheese 48F in front counter area - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Front area reach in cooler opposite cash register- sliced tomato 55 degrees farenheit, cut leafy greens 55 degrees farenheit, creamer 53 degrees farenheit, milk 52 degrees farenheit. See Stop sale. Front area reach in cooler to left of sandwich press - Swiss cheese slices 41 degrees farenheit, cheddar cheese slices 42 degrees farenheit, flan 41 degrees farenheit. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in kitchen blocking hand wash sink. Cook informed and moved garbage can. Hand sink in front area blocked by sponge and sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Hand sink in front prep area observed wiping cloth and rubber dish gloves in sink Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef cooked previous two days in double door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area have handles soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carpeting installed in a food storage room - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed "popcorn" ceiling - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen, cook line, and front prep area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on 3 compartment clean dish side. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication bottle next to sandwich Press in front. Operator removed and placed into designated areas. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - One live rat present in back kitchen running across the floor to under reach in cooler

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of raw chicken stored with open package of French fries in back lift up freezer next to dry storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings ( approximately 15) present on shelf next to reach in freezer in back kitchen

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found -10 rodent droppings on floor corner area of back kitchen , 3 rodent droppings on floor under reach in coolers , 5 rodent droppings on floor under prep table in back kitchen , 4 rodent droppings on floor at cook line by rat trap , 1 rodent dropping on floor in front food prep area

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -57F beef, 50F cooked rice, 49 chicken, 49F cooked beans 51 F garlic spread in double door cooler in back kitchen - milk 49F ,Turkey sliced 52F, Swiss cheese 48Fin front counter area, no temperatures taken this day

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -57 F beef, 50F cooked rice, 52F pork, 49 chicken, 49F cooked beans, garlic spread 51F in double door cooler in back kitchen Front area - milk 49F ,Turkey sliced 52F, Swiss cheese 48F in front counter area

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in kitchen blocking hand wash sink. Cook informed and moved garbage can. Hand sink in front area blocked by sponge and sanitizer bucket 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. Cooked ground beef cooked previous two days in double door cooler

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area have handles soiled with food debris.

Basic - Carpeting installed in a food storage room

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed "popcorn" ceiling

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen, cook line, and front prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on 3 compartment clean dish side.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in front counter reach in cooler

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups in box stored in floor in dry storage room

Basic - dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

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

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork stored with raw comminuted beef on pan bottom shelf of reach in cooler in kitchen operator separated meat. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to single serve sugar packets on front counter. Operator removed glass cleaner from counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from espresso machine draining into hand washing sink in front counter area. Operator removed drain line. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing in back kitchen blocked by clean dishes operator removed clean dishes from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in back kitchen area operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cooked pork made two days ago. Operator date marked cooked rice and cooked pork. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in back kitchen area. Both cutting boards on front cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee coffee cups on top of microwave and and prep table in back kitchen area. Operator removed coffee cups and put on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soybean fry oil on floor in back prep area. Operator put soybean fry oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves and interior of tall reach in cooler in back kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tamales, chorizo, cooked potatoes, in tall reach in Freezer in back kitchen. Warning