Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 3839 N Monroe Ste 2, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3839 N Monroe Ste 2, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4702816
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At oven on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. At whey protein bin Nader front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. At cabinets under drink dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing clear liquid stored at mop sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At main preparation table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female food handler wearing a ring with stone.
  • 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. At whey protein bin.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At office and above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. At cabinets under soda machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop sink.
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at cook line.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind drive thru cash register.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage area and three compartment sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Whey protein bin.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan resting in hand sink near front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Tomatoes stored in take out bag in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Middle kitchen light.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make station.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Next to smoothie make station.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit soiled. Make station reach in.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Cup in sugar bucket.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken in 2 door reach in and make station reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. On floor near mop sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken in 2 door reach in not date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; plastic cup without handle used as scoop in turbinado.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7-21-12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; turkey 44F in tall two door reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; turkey 47F, ham 48F, chicken 47F in make table.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; turkey in reach in cooler.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 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. Adam Pope only employee working and safe staff expired.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with ready to eat food in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Using sanitizer in place of washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with food residue build-up. Bread container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese at 47 F in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at 46 F in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under Paragraph (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (B) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;
  • Critical - Public bathrooms shall be completely enclosed and shall have tight- fitting, self closing doors or, in bathrooms located outside a public food service establishment, have entrances and exits constructed in such a manner as to ensure privacy of occupants. Such doors shall not be left open except during cleaning or maintenance except that this [enclosure] requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall.
  • Critical - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodRoutine Inspection
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2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR & SPLENDA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SMALL REACHIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license not on catering menu.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. carton eggs, tzatziki, hummus
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugars
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugars
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. sugar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go boxes need to be stored inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ice in sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. prep area handsink
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sugar cane not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of crackers and pineapples
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front counter
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. rubbing alcohol
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed blocked handsink
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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