Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2491 Nw Federal Hwy Us 1, Jensen Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2491 Nw Federal Hwy Us 1, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
License #: 5301537
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sandwich line cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Protein powder, sugar.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No documentation for employees on duty today, mgmt not on site.
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table not turned on.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Fruit cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sinks.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Back hand wash sink out of order.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powders.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep line.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 78°. Steam table at 98°.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By back door.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup at 116-144° in steam table at 98° less than 4 hours, moved to reheat in microwave at steam table changed to hi setting.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Bottom reach-in cooler under doors.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep areas. Male restroom used by employees.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oven cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust on walk-in shelving, top shelf.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens restroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. sections of walk-in shelving. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Repeat Violation.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... back kitchen.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine... quat. ammon.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... ladies restroom.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface... sections of walk-in shelving.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... 1/2 container of soup.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not properly draining accumulation of moisture.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... chk salad, deli mts 43-44f in line cooler.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... line cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment... training for 1 employee only observed.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... diced tomato 43/turkey 44/liquid egg 45f in line cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner... rte rice mix thawed reaching 60f, observed in walk-in cooling back to 41f.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment... training for 1 employee only observed.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... ladies restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... Men's restroom.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... men's restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... ladies restroom.
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name... dry food bin, sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... line cooler. Corrected On Site.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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