Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 4765 Hodges Blvd Unit #20, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4765 Hodges Blvd Unit #20, Jacksonville, FL 32224
License #: 2615031
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops sitting in mop sink back of establishment. **Warning** At callback - wet mop in bucket next to mop sink.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both unisex bathrooms back of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on clean storage shelf across from three compartment sink has black stains. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover under hand sink near utility sink side. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to containers of cut mango back on kitchen on prep table, employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Scoop handle in pico dee gallo, shredded cheese in front prep cooler, employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops sitting in mop sink back of establishment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of white powder under prep table between two reach in coolers, large white container of white powder under prep table back of kitchen across from reach in coolers. Employee corrected, wrote whey and soy powders on front. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad 47° in front prep cooler in plastic sample container, recommended putting ice around containers. feta/tomato mixture 47-49°, ham 47°, shredded cheese 47°, cooked rice 45° recommended putting items on ice or closing prep lid more often, also gave Time as a Public Health Control form. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw eggs stored over bags of lettuce, cheese, and lunch meats in stand up reach in cooler back of establishment, employee corrected. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Establishment has ordered books. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle container of orange substance not labeled back of kitchen. **Warning**
07/01/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Required in both family bathrooms.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At hand wash sink next to utility sink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above triple sink.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. Water bottle stored in drink ice in ice machine. Manager voluntarily discarded ice.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at any hand wash sink in establishment, owner has supplies on site. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Owner has them but forgot to bring to establishment.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For three compartment sink quaternary ammonium.
4/28/2014Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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