Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1191 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1191 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579
License #: 5603466
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 6/2/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside, rear door.
  • Intermediate - Interior of upright cooler with accumulation of water, 3 door unit in backroom and reachin cooler frontline next to soda station.
6/2/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises, 4 in sticky trap behind reachin cooler next to soda machines on makeline, 1 dead on floor under counter frontline, 1 dead in sticky trap under handsink. Pest control treated establishment on 5/27.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, cabinet drawer damaged, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside, rear door.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, bowls on storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of upright cooler with accumulation of water, 3 door unit in backroom and reachin cooler frontline next to soda station.
5/30/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, small cooler on makeline.
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In shredded carrots on cold table) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. (In cabinet under drink machine)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Plastic pans stacked wet) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Plastic pans) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Ice on front line not covered)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. (Dinner napkins stored on floor)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in a food preparation area. (Purse hanging on can opener)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Plastic pans stacked wet)
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Plastic pan cracked)
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. (Fried wonton pieces)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (On 3 door unit and under cold table behind chips display)
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored in standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler (improper draining)
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of Food Managers Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable... tile in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
  • No choking assistance sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - No proof of Food Managers Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed hole in wall by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gasket... small prep cooler by kitchen entrance.
  • Observed torn prep cooler door gaskets... cooler by kitchen entrance.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - BACK DOOR - EXIT - BLOCKED WITH BOXES AND STUFF
  • Critical - CAN OPENER BLADE NOT CLEAN
  • DUMPSTER LID LEFT OPEN
  • ICE SCOOP HANDLE STORED IN SERVICE ICE
  • MOP LEFT IN MOP WATER / BUCKET
  • NO COPY OF LATEST INSPECTION REPORT
  • Critical - NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
  • Critical - NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING
  • WALLS (SHEETROCK) IN BACK HAVE STAINS AND MARKS
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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