Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 8155 Red Bug Lake Rd Suite 109, Oviedo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8155 Red Bug Lake Rd Suite 109, Oviedo, FL 32765
License #: 6904681
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Small ice scoops for smoothie **Corrected On-Site**
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. / small prep table / kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. / right side metal microwave.
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. / broken hinge / men's restroom.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. / on kitchen small table / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / sugar container stored on smoothies make table / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. / small sandwich oven.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. / women's restroom / **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Ceiling dusty throughout facility
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door has a gap at bottom of door
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Both microwaves
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Wall dusty above single service items storage by ice machine and above smoothie cooler
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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. Blue cheese crumble in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in front prep area kitchen
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. For 3 compartment sink is 0 ppm
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. Date on filters is 1/13/12 for ice machine
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed slight buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. at handsink at warewash by ice machine
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handsink at warewash by ice machine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. board at small make table
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 dented cans of pineapple
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. bulk open cheese from 6-24-2012 in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quat sanitizer for wiping buckets and 3 compartment sink over 400ppm. using blue tablets Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. water turned off at handsink at warewash due to pipes leaking per manager
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of peanut butter, sugar and splenda at smoothie make table
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. wall above smoothie make table
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in all reach in coolers
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed black debris accumulated on kitchen floor. undeer 3 compartment sink and in floor drain
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. customer self service soda fountain
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under cooler on left side of toaster oven
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. residue and food build up on top of steam table
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all coolers
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. chemical spray bottle of orange spray on table with undercovered to go single service containers
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken salad and rice containers
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. slice cheese in reach in cooler make table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of lettuce in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on prep table by toaster oven
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at smoothe make table
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of single service cups on floor in back storage area
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. handsink at cookline missing hot water handle
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold handle missing at prep sink Repeat Violation. 09-02-2010
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. faucet leaking at prep sink
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. on wall at prep sink and 3 compartment sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. wall behind steam table has food debris build up
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. ceiling above ice machine Repeat Violation. 09-02-2010
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. sheild hanging over back exit door
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. iphone/ipod on prep table next to slicer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle of chemical orange spary on prep table next to container of lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back kitchen exit door blocked by boxes and bags
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. individual cups of spinach dip and individual cups of rice and beans in plastic container thawing on top of toaster oven Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation. from 04-29-10
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. food debris on toaster oven
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold handle missing at prep /dump sink
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust debris. ceiling and vent covers over ice machine area and dry storage area have a dust debris build up
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler finishing station
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. expired on 2-2010
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. finishing station reach in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. on prep area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. under vent system, above toaster oven
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sliced cheese in walk in cooler and shredded cheese in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of carrotts on floor in walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ice and food debris on floor in walk in freezer and food debris on floor of walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. behind ice machine
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.Under 3 Bay sink
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker needed on hose side of Y fitting added to mopsink faucet
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.Tropical Smoothie not on approved corporate training list. This violation must be corrected by : 10 13-09.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham,46F,shredded cheese 46F,liquid egg 46F in makeline cooler. Advised.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.3 door makeline cooler foid temperatures 46F. Advised to adjust temperature to 41F or colder.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.3 door makeline cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat. Foodhandler added food tablet into smoothie. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Foodhandler began working with food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Icemaker filter,unknown date of last service/inspection
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Salad station
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed slight buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Lip bel0w smoothie stations cutting board
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Plasticwares,self serve area.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.Under 3 Bay sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker needed on hose side of Y fitting added to mopsink faucet
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Behind ice maker and preparation tables.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Powering microwave
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.Tropical Smoothie not on approved corporate training list. This violation must be corrected by : 10 13-09.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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