Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1230 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1230 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
License #: 2613897
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several souffl cups in prep flip top. Corrected manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep area reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On prep line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powder substance across from prep line.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid at front counter.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups used to dispense whey on dry storage shelf.
  • 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. In small make table unit, spoon handle touching salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on dish racks.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At large make table unit in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black mold like build up on interior of ice machine door.
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Ice bags.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small make table.
  • Basic - Gaskets with black build-up. Large make table.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Small make table leaking underneath. Water accumulating on floor. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sean, certificate expired 2/1/13
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pitcher for turbinado
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit on back
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on shelf
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. He received a letter because he was 2 dlls short, mailed yesterday
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 26° in ice water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One person
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red, yellow and green boards hanging on rack outside walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of hand sanitizer over box of crackers on storage shelf in back kitchen across from 3 door reach in cooler, corrective action removed bottle.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around chute. **Repeat Violation**
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean blender containers stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on handle of cookie drawer, corrective action removed tongs from drawer handle.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with restaurant food. Sour cream in reach in cooler in kitchen, corrective action moved below restaurant food.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dish storage shelf.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small containers at front counter and one in kitchen.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Soiled with metal shavings. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Stir straws at self serve area without prevention from being touched on areas that are either put into drink or mouth.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear liquid cleaner. Corrected On Site. Labeled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of raw shell eggs on top of box of strawberries in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Moved eggs.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Side of splitter with green hose attached at mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC unit fan cover in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Around ice chute inside machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. With metal shavings.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of ice in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Party platter lids not inverted on storage rack in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Flipped over.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box lids, next to prep table in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear liquid sanitizer on storage rack next to dish washing area. Corrected On Site. Labeled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Right side of splitter at mop sink faucet with green hose attached.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./ walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ white content in the plastic bin.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./ diced tomatoes in reach in cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed front reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed./ knives, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up./ undercounter reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area./food preparation table.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only./ blocked with trash can.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ undercounter coolers.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ powder juice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./ front undercounter cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up./ front food preparation area.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 / employee Justin Cotton ove employed 60 days. This violation must be corrected by : 11/25/2009.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/27/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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