Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-106, 700 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-106
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1505817
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in office, 1 in kitchen by hand sink, operator swept up. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks and knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kale 45° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
08/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under 3 bay sink.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Whey
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Smoothie in tall RI freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Hose attached to mop sink eliminating required air gap.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.womans room
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. womans room
  • Basic - There is trash on the west side of the property
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.green nail polishon prep person
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.employee drinks in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. No verifiable employee illness policy
  • Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.
  • Intermediate - Establishment has no 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 - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.operator
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.chemical with blue lid
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
5/20/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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