Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 3785 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3785 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
License #: 6903966
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. In cabinet below prep sink at front counter.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cup lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan guards. Smoothie prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Souffl Cups/lids stored in soiled drawers. On shelf in back room area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Near front handsink.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in wrap cooler reading -2 F, Ambient temperature is 40 F; **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled with old food residue.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. By the mop sink
07/07/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. By the mop sink
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
5/23/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Separating from the wall in the back warewash/ prep area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. By the mop sink
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
5/9/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Separating from the wall in the back warewash/ prep area.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Foam cups
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. By the mop sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Spinach
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 15 fresh rodent droppings and 15 old rodent droppings found under the bag in box soda stand in the back room
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 10 degrees in the cook line cooler. The ambient temperature is 40F
  • 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. Cooked beef, rice n beans
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Stored on top of hot water heater
5/8/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Hand wash in the ware wash area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
12/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. soup
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not draining properly in both reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not draining properly in the fruit cooler.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink on the line.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of dole pineapple.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Makeline cooler
  • 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.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink by three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. ladies restroom.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. sandwich/ wrap cooler door in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of sandwich cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Smoothie cooler
  • Critical. Observed upper interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of sandwich cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing a container with soaking blender lids when prep/dump sink is not far Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/30/2009Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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