Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 209 N Magnolia Dr Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 209 N Magnolia Dr Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4703236
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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 contact with diced onions on front line.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster on front line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in rectangular tub in stockroom.
  • Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back of house.
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths stored on floor.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Inside top. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Priority: Basic
7/1/2013Routine - FoodNot available electronically
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on all handwash sinks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on frontline microwave door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee open beverage red bull on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing watch on while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food WHEY not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler on frontline gaskets soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler front line soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. this violation must be corrected by 04/15/2013 **Warning**
2/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed clean pans stacked while wet on rack above 3 compartment sink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food (SOY PROTEIN) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee turned faucet off with bare hand.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Opened drink on handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service (PORTION CUPS) stored on floor in front of 3 door cooler.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of strawberry mix on floor by prep table.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Brush in handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Tray lids on floor by coke syrup.
  • Wet wiping cloth sanitizing bucket on floor frontline.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Pitchers for smoothies washed, rinsed in sink next to blender; no sanitization step.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid under blenders.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. soy protein container in rear storage. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container in restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing a toxic material. bleach cleaner bottle on rack. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. underneath smoothie blenders, prep table.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Around grease trap underneath 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Case of pineapples.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 100ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mopsink, after 'y-valve' on non-sanitizer hose.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. SOY
  • Missing lid at dumpster.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheitbag of diced chichrn on counter at 74F. Stop Sale Issued. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; soy.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; dish area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; cup with no handle used as a scoop in sugar.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; need to be inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; Ladie's room .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Sheena Cammpbell new manager (2 weeks) has appt. to take CFM test 5-26-10.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under ice maker.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food chips stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength in wiping cloth bucket.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under prep table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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