Winter Haven, Polk County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-77

301 WEST CENTRAL AVE, Winter Haven, FL 33880

FoodSeating

Latest violations

4 Basic

Nov 14, 2022

City

Winter Haven

County

Polk

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 21568897

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris.

13-02-4

Detail 21568895

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee used better hair nets. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21568894

Basic - Food stored on floor. One case of pineapple stored on floor next to dry storage. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-01-4

Detail 21568896

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed two drinks on prep table table by bananas. Employee moved drinks to the trash. Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21136267

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 21136266

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids to cold bar stored in mop sink. Operator moved lids. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21136268

Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of strawberries thawing, stored on floor. Operator moved strawberries. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21136265

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in dining room. Operator moved cups to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-10-4

Detail 20587066

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two food manager certifications missing employee name while having date of completion and expiration dates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20587067

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on floor near order to go window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20585999

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed royalty pineapple tidbits with dent at rim of can. See stop sale. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 20585995

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 50 roach droppings on wall ceiling juncture above mop sink. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20585997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and black beans at 86° at steam table. Operator heated food up to new temperature Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20586002

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear Hand Washing Sink next to rear exit. Operator replenished soap when prompted. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 20585996

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two food manager certifications missing employee name while having date of completion and expiration dates. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20586000

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on floor near order to go window. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20586005

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach outside of rear exit door of establishment One dead roaches underneath the 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches in a light fixture above ice machine One dead roach under dry storage food shelf One dead roach under stacked seats and storage in seating area 8 dead roaches behind artificial bamboo in lobby 15 dead roaches in warranty paper above hand washing sink 2 dead roaches on wall above paper towel dispenser at Hand Washing Sink 15 dead roaches in light shield in storage area. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 20586003

Basic - Employee open beverage in a reach in cooler. Warning

08B-54-4

Detail 20585998

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed open boxed bananas stored under Hand Washing Sink at front entrance of kitchen. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20586004

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth next to sandwich press. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20586001

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled underneath food shelf next to sitting reach in cooler. Warning

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20350511

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager placed in 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20350510

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand washing sink. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site