Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 5072 Annunciation Circle Ste 101, Ave Maria, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5072 Annunciation Circle Ste 101, Ave Maria, FL 34142
License #: 2103056
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Boxes of Food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pans, and trays stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.FRA Safe staff on site, but not completed.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in both the walk-in cooler and walkin freezer.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safestaff on site, but no completely filled out.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellphone on food prep table . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, handsink used to hold pan. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by register. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by register.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken at 98°F in steam table. Product was already heated before being placed into unit as per operator. Corrective action then foods in recess of being reheated to 165°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to hod sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop ice from ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under prep table across from reachin cooler by walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by 3compartment sink . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slimelike substance in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink by 3compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing, used to hold pan.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle by handsink .
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by 3compartment sink .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee touched cheese with bare hands . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slimelike substance in the interior of ice machine.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by 3compartment sink used to hold trays. Corrected On Site.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink by 3compartment sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsinks by 3compartment sink blocked by trays and dishware . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee touched lettuce with bare hands . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by 3compartment sink used as drain board. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored facing cutting board. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of maos on floor in walkincooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, handsink by 3compartment sink used to hold red Basket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle under register. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of liquid food unlabled on cooler across from blenders. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by 3compartment sink blocked by mop bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. By 3compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Icemachine by back door has pink and black slimelike substance inside that is easily removeable with alcohol swab. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee put gloves on without first washing hands . Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Establishment is Current and active but current license is nit on display .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee touched cooked bacon and bun with bare hands . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. slimelike build up inside icemachine by backdoor . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee put on gloves without washing hands .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary santizer in spraybottle locatedvunder prep table under blenders by kitchen entrance at over 400ppm .
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Also metal shavings on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. No soap at handsink by 3compartment sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottle cleaner stored facing a food grater on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen by the 3compartment sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
10/6/2010Routine - 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. No datemarking in walkincooler , and only one product on premesis datemarked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bins over blender contents table and green bin under blender table .
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. In green bin under blender table , and in small tray of powders on dry storage rack.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed Employee put on gloves without washing hands
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Removeable with alcohol swab
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. By 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. observed bleach stored with nuts under prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle under prep table across from walkincooler .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. black moldlike substance that easily wipes away with alcohol swab
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. clean food storage containers on rack
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean food storage containers on rack.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. fly sticky paper
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage to tiles hallway.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. full of baskets
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to rinse out employee cup Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage on ceiling tiles near restrooms
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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