TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL 37

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation container on table where smoothie additives are stored, manager removed sanitation container. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided written procedures to manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Manager move to dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in bug zapper above counter where food items were stored along with ice scoop and plastic wrap. Manager removed bug zapper and dumped dead flies into trashcan.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food and debris behind and between equipment.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over table on wall where food is wrapped, manager turned off bug zapper. Manager removed bug zapper from wall. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Acai unit.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ground coffee and probiotics in prep area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener operator placed in washed, rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cold bar operator replaced towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board by fruits Operator had employee moved cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Operator moved to sanitize buckets Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed mixer pitcher being rinsed, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours in use.

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 operator. Corrective Action Taken

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

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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the stock shelving by office

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle in contact with ice in large machine

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups case stored on floor in stock area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour tortillas on cookline

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect above smoothie counter. Observed two flying insects above grease trap next to mop sink. Observed one flying insect above boxes by CO2 tanks.

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.observed right hand unisex bathroom opened.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed right hand unisex bathroom not self closing.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a wrist band while engaging in food preparation. Operator had employee remove wrist band. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 1/6 hotel pan with moisture stored in dry storage.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on 1/9 hotel pan. Operator removed old label when prompted.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen at vents above food preparation.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted next to reach in cooler and convection oven. Operator inverted when prompted.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above food preparation in establishment

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on floor. Operator placed them in a double bucket when prompted. Corrected On-Site