River Park, St. Lucie County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

9182 S FEDERAL HWY, River Park, FL 34952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Apr 5, 2024
City
River Park
County
St. Lucie
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-13-5

Detail 22780494

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22780491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

36-08-4

Detail 22780495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind small fridge on cashier line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22780493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In all areas Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22780492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-04-4

Detail 22777768

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 plus droppings under front counter, near cashier behind register tape. 13 droppings on the floor near chip rack. 100 plus droppings in the cabinet, under blenders station, 5 droppings under prep table in kitchen, 5 droppings near soda bag in a box station Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22777762

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

11-26-1

Detail 22777766

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 22777764

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.

22-20-5

Detail 22777765

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22777772

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

36-08-4

Detail 22777767

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind small fridge on cashier line

36-01-4

Detail 22777771

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In all areas Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22777769

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22777763

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cabinets on front counter, rack on front counter Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22777770

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Sep 29, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 22328994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22328993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1- 2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22328991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22328996

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22328989

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22328990

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

08B-52-4

Detail 22328995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Food in reach in cooler stored under and unit is actively dripping. Foods were covered and other foods were a stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still dripping water. Do not store any foods under. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22328992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The shelf's that hold all the sugar and other products in the front soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22328997

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers in front and back of restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

Sep 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 22322291

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding , eggs 47-51f cold holding , hummus 50f cold holding , cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding , spinach 55f cold holding , Lettuce 54f cold holding , chicken diced 33-39f cold holding , cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding , Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22322284

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding , eggs 47-51f cold holding , hummus 50f cold holding , cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding , spinach 55f cold holding , Lettuce 54f cold holding , chicken diced 33-39f cold holding , cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding , Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22322295

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

11-26-1

Detail 22322290

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22322282

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22322286

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1- 2023 Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22322283

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22322296

Basic - Drain cover soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22322285

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door cooler near freezer ambient temperature of 57 all tcs food above 41f cold holding , Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22322287

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22322289

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All areas Warning

08B-52-4

Detail 22322293

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Food in reach in cooler stored under and unit is actively dripping. Foods were covered and other foods were a stop sale Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22322288

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The shelf's that hold all the sugar and other products in the front soiled Warning

32-24-4

Detail 22322292

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. When entering both restrooms had out of order signs, went in to each restroom and bathrooms and sinks both work had employee remove sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22322294

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers in front and back of restaurant Warning

Aug 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22219918

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Lids for blenders heavily soiled. Cutting boards stained Can opener soiled. Interior of all coolers moderately to heavy soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 22219917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In 3 door cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Time Extended

May 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 21

12A-16-4

Detail 22019987

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 22019992

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22019991

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22019997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Swiss cheese 4F over filled Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 22019981

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prepared at 9:00 found at 2:40 kale and apple slaw 60F ambient cooling Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22019996

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. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22019988

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.used to rinse blenders Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22019982

Intermediate - Lids for blenders heavily soiled. Cutting boards stained Can opener soiled. Interior of all coolers moderately to heavy soiled Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22019980

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

53A-05-6

Detail 22019994

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/ Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22019985

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. New employees Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22019978

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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22019979

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On the bottoms shelf next to food. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22019986

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

36-22-4

Detail 22019995

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. IN front of ice machine Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 22019983

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Bananas under hand sink Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22019998

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22019989

Basic - Shelves under cook line equipment heavily soiled. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22019984

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In 3 door cooler Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22019993

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22019990

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Warning

Aug 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22169275

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fruit fly around vita mix observed

22-02-4

Detail 22169271

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter food residue observed

53A-05-6

Detail 22169281

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/ Manager Kayla came in to work. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22169274

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. Spoke with owner, she stated that this is part of onboarding, however no one working can enter office to verify via computer.

24-05-4

Detail 22169279

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22169280

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water and soda in back room

10-06-5

Detail 22169278

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in contact with food ( salad mix)

05-09-4

Detail 22169277

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door flip top Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22169272

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22169273

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers stored on floor

29-49-6

Detail 22169276

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front cooler

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

50-09-4

Detail 21518478

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21518480

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

13-04-4

Detail 21518475

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

31B-04-4

Detail 21518479

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21518477

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21518476

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups on floor

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 20768878

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose hangs below rim of tub base.

31B-04-4

Detail 20768876

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter .

16-46-4

Detail 20768877

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.