Tropical Smoothie, 13550 Sw 120th Street, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13550 Sw 120th Street, Miami, FL 33183
License #: 2332756
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in inside cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food /grease on oven's mittens.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By SS
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.handles must up
  • Critical - Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding.Chicken on line was 126
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.back/blocked by ladder
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Product on line needs to be heated up properly
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.left side of plastic
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep area2.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Corrected On Site. SPOKE TO GEORGE KOHLER ABOUT WINDOW BEING REMOVED, DOOR HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN ITS PLACE.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
8/27/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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