Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2245 Cr 210 W Ste 114, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2245 Cr 210 W Ste 114, Jacksonville, FL 32259
License #: 6501643
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic containers stack up wet on the shelf by Three Compartment sink
  • 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. Handle touched the whey protein and coffee, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 employee drink in the Reach in freezer in kitchen m manager voluntary discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler by steamer
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on the counter by mixer, manager put on the label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine and by soda machine in the front counter **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Handle part of Tong touch the cooked chicken, steamer in front counter, also the handle touch cheese in the Reach in cooler, front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 3 Reach in cooler in front prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler by steamer in front counter
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar, in the front counter by register
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, roast beef, chicken 50°F, upright Reach in cooler in kitchen, ambient temperature 52°F, corrective action taken, move all Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods to another cooler or freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight build up on the back of front panel, ice machine on the right in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Container stored in the Hand Wash Sink by Three Compartment Sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ham, roast beef, chicken 50°F, upright Reach in cooler in kitchen, ambient temperature 52°F, corrective action taken, move all Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods to another cooler or freezer **Repeat Violation**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow put in the wrong place, need to put on the non chemical side open hose. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut spinach 47F, work top Reach in cooler by register, cheese, buff ranch dressing, cold cut 45F upright 3 doors Reach in cooler by prep table. Correctives action taken, Move the spinach to another cooler, and turn temperature down for the 3 doors Reach in cooler **Warning** At call back inspection, spinach at the smooth Reach in cooler 45° lids been open for 3 hours because store is busy. Time as Public Health Control form provided
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand Wash Sink by Three Compartment Sink, waiting for delivery company to deliver today. Manager put some paper towels on the side for now **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** At the call back inspection, Hand Wash Sink by soda machine no paper towels, provider will deliver tomorrow again
12/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used in the container of soy protein, cabinet under counter for smoothie **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Counter by soda machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Both Work top Reach in cooler by oven **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack up plastic containers and lids not inverted, counter by soda machine, and under microwave, cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow put in the wrong place, need to put on the non chemical side open hose. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut spinach 47°F, work top Reach in cooler by register, cheese, buff ranch dressing, cold cut 45°F upright 3 doors Reach in cooler by prep table. Correctives action taken, Move the spinach to another cooler, and turn temperature down for the 3 doors Reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Self service soda machine, slight build up around the soda nozzles, dining room **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in Reach in cooler by register show 40°F but spinach, pineapple 47°F my thermometer show 49° Do not put any Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods in this cooler until fix **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Prep table by Three Compartment Sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand Wash Sink by Three Compartment Sink, waiting for delivery company to deliver today. Manager put some paper towels on the side for now **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Can not find one, manager go to buy one **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Work top Reach in cooler by register, also upright 3 doors Reach in cooler by prep table. My thermometer show 45° after manager turn down the temperature **Warning**
12/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse on shelf with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not keeping foods frozen. Called to have it repaired.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with turbonado. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored above single-service items. Spray bottles above to go containers.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Puddled water in bottom of reach in.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee food not separated and marked as such. Employee eating salad , placed in reach in.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in freezer.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Unused make table.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear hall exit self closure broken.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mildew in the interior of one ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of sticky residue around/on soda dispensing nozzles and splash plates.
  • Critical - Observed dead baby roach in ice, inside ice machine. Corrected On Site. Removed ice.
  • Critical - Observed dead roach on premises, in ice machine. Removed by operator.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. OJ , discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside/around ice chute on self service drink machine.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, closure broken on rear door.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Can see daylight under rear exit door- gap, not tight fitting.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Alll other chicken containers above 150 in same unit. Less than 4 hrs.- Opens 9am.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. cooler not in use, trying to sell it
5/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember big 5 foodborne illnesses
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. home bug killer Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by soap dispenser, and 3 more dead on shelf for pans in kitchen, cleaned up Corrected On Site.
  • 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 to make a sandwiches, washed hands; employee also just arrived and started preparing food without washing hands, explained to him and washed hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. not in use cooler
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by 3 comp sink; 2 live roaches on wall by clean pans shelf, in kitchen, all killed; pest control 4/24, comes every month; owner called them to come now Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. cooler not in use, trying to sell it
  • Observed wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. has one for hot or cooked foods
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white powder Corrected On Site.
5/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area. pan of toothpicks sitting directly on top of a pan of granola 10/12/11- toothpick container still sitting in granola
  • Critical - Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door tall refrigerator
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle loose at plumbing fixture. faucet leaking - front counter handwash sink
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter handwash sink
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site. 10/12/11-5 tanks not secured at ice machine
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Fax manager card to office to my attention. Per manager he has taken the test and passed - no proof provided
  • 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. Pro
10/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Faucet/handle loose at plumbing fixture. faucet leaking - front counter handwash sink
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front small one door unit
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter handwash sink
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler-sandwiche table
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. pan of toothpicks sitting directly on top of a pan of granola
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door tall refrigerator
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chunk chicken at steamer Corrected On Site-reheat in microwave to 165F
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2011Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
4/11/2011Food-Licensing InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended

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