Tropical Smoothie Fl-62, 1490 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE FL-62
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1490 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
License #: 6307375
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 12/31/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in back kitchen area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frontline
7/2/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frontline
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By ice machine
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cookline maketable This violation must be corrected by : 10/25/13.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Rice
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 51 , Chicken salad 49 , Roast beef 50 , ham 51 This violation must be corrected by : 10/25/12.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Togo boxes on cookline
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mangos had a hair in container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. in mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. in womens bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in mens bathroom.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bowl in bulk sugar.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham and PH salad 47 degrees F. and turkey and roast beef 46 degrees F. inside reachin cooler near steamer.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. containers on shelf above make table not inverted.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. both men and womens bathrooms.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork turkey and beef 46 degrees F. Salad 47 degrees F. in reachin cooler near front counter.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. reachin cooler near front counter.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. womens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 48 degrees F. turkey 47 degrees F. and cheese 47 degrees F. inside reachin cooler near front counter.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese inside 3 door cooler.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near ice machine.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ladder in front of hand sink near ice machine.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in mens bathroom.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin on front counter.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 45 degrees F. and cheese 44 degrees F.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese inside 3 door cooler.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey, roast beef and cheese inside reachin cooler near steamer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. inside ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door reachin cooler near steamer.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. both men and womens restroom.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham and cheese inside reachin cooler near front counter.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used as scoop in bulk sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on dish rack.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. in reachin cooler near front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. in both men and womens restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in mens restroom.
7/7/2010Routine - 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Smoothie ice
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 3-door reachin freezer Victory
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Several serviceline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Back kitchen
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BOH Handwash sink
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. Hallway For reporting purposes only.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cashier collected money and then prepared smoothie
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee did not dryer hands before preparation of smoothies
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Maketable
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Full sheet pan not sanitized.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Cups lids customer serviceline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Back kitchen
  • Observed hole in wall. Back kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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