Tropicool Cafe, 4621 Nw 31 Ave, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICOOL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4621 Nw 31 Ave, Tamarac, FL 33309
License #: 1618639
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 1/19/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cooking equipment
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bottom shelving
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under grill
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all shelving
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lg food storage containers
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen and rest rooms
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and shelving.
  • Observed large hole in wall under prepping table and 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. cookline
  • Critical. Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. also when turned on making very loud banging noise
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.1/10
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • 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.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. must be disposed of and replaced
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits cutting board stained. operator flipped cutting board over and bleached Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.inoperable operator cleaning on site Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under slicer
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwashing sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris kitchen
  • Light not functioning. mens room vestibule
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.1/10
9/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. stove
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces stained with soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwashing faucet
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. on shelving
  • Critical. License expired more than 60 Corrected On Site.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair reachin.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair soap dispenser
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits cutting board stained.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, all.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface all shelving.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheet pan rack.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/14/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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