Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 112 Sea Grove Main St Ste 114, St Augustine Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 112 Sea Grove Main St Ste 114, St Augustine Beach, FL 32080
License #: 6501882
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed food in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By frontline prep line
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dry food container : Sterilite style containers for food **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Soiled surface of deflector plate inside ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material in the reach-in cooler. By kitchen
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 20°f in ice water . **Corrected On-Site**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxed pods **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In " Turbinado " containers
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxed bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jacket on food rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cleaned pan **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Items on rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By ice machine
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Turbinado container
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector Plate
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed cell phone next time single service **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Shavings on can opener
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filing water jugs at frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Toxic by single service **Repeat Violation**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONTLINE COOLER :ITEMS AT 47 F
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. FRONTLINE COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. DRINKS CONCENTRATE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MILK AT 46 F FRONTLINE COOLER Corrected On Site. ( NO OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS )
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXED CUPS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONTLINE COOLER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. MINOR BUILD UP ON DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. WET WIPES IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKIN FREEZER , DRINKS CONCENTRATE IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FRONTLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT :MICROWAVE
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. FRONTLINE REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINER
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SOUP AT 120 Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed evidenced of employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./ raw eggs on to shelf above fruits and vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ ready to eat foods. chicken salad. tuna fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.grits container.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. DRINKS CONCENTRATE
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/8/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 FLAT BREAD ITEMS CONTAMINATED DUE TO CONTACT WITM EMPLOYEE CLOTHS DURING PREPARATION .
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. BANANAS . STOP SALE ISSUED
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKINFREEZER , KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed EMPLOYEE CLOTHS TOUCHING FOOD ITEMS
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NOT CHANGE GLOVES AFTER RETURNING FROM HANDLING EQUIPMENT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. LESS THAN 2 SECONDS
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0PPM
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal FOOD item stored with food. IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. LICENSE EXPIRED 6-1-2010
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. EMPLOYEE UNAWARE OF COLDHOLDING TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. WAITSTATION REACH IN
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. TRAY FOR TOASTER OVEN
  • Critical. Violation: 45-31-2 Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. COOKING EGGS ON SKILKET
4/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN AT 120 IN STEAMER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. WATER BUILD UP IN FRUIT REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. WENT FROM WASHING DISHES TO FOOD HANDLING
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. EATING SALAD ON PREP TABLE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. WAITSTATION REACH IN
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. TRAY FOR TOASTER OVEN
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. MAKE TABLE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PREP TABLE AND SHELVING
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. LIDS
  • Observed toilet flushing handle in disrepair. MENS BATHROOM
  • Light not functioning. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLEANER STORED WITH STRAWS
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. COOKING EGGS ON SKILKET
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. EXIT BLOCKED BY BOXES
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SEASONING CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ON SHELF WITH FOOD
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF MICROWAVES AND REACH IN COOLER EXTERIORS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. SINGLE SERVICE FORKS NOT STORED INVERTED ABOVE PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. AT HANDSINK
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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