Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 66 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 66 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603779
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/24/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by sanibucket. **Corrected On-Site**
 09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- prep room.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- chicken salad 44, sliced tomatoes 45, prep cooler. Transferred to working cooler.
 6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
 2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... Cup lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.... Egg patties 77° corrected to 167°, placed in microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
 7/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk in cooler floor pooled with some water.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized... Sani-bucket at "0" ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
 5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service utensils stored in lightly soiled bins. **Corrected On-Site**
 1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a few small flying insects in dining room.
 9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed condensate dripping from walk in cooler ceiling.
  • Critical - Observed lightly soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
 6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles over walk in cooler detached.
 1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
 8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
 5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled can opener. Corrected On Site.
 1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham @ 44 f., prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not secured.
 8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed moderately soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
 5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit...reach in cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...restrooms. Corrected On Site.
 12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination...forks not inverted.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not secured.
  • No choking assistance sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request.
 8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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