Tropitaste Ice Cream, 4263 Nw 12 St, Lauderhill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPITASTE ICE CREAM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4263 Nw 12 St, Lauderhill, FL 33313-5834
License #: 1615993
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Veggie chunks, soda. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Carrot juice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach, fabuloso.
07/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and noodle container.
  • Basic - Observed: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • High Priority - Observed: License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Basic - Observed: Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Irish Moss, cut Callaloo.
  • Basic - Observed: Paper towel used as liner for food container. Soy drum sticks.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Red peas in a deep pot.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Red peas.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Red peas left on prep table over night.
  • Basic - Observed: Reuse of single-use plastic bottles. Vanilla and molasses containers.
  • Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceeds 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Throughout.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Containers used to store sea moss in reach-in cooler, and seasonings, and oatmeal in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Approximately 2 dozen containers of sea moss without lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of disinfecting wipes stored in dry storage area.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Drumstick in reach- in cooler and chunk stew. **Corrected On-Site**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ackee and sailfish and rice and bean. Items were rapidly reheated . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---in bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.---soy chunks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.---bathroom.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---both bathrooms
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---icing, debris on prep area, fliptop. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---running track of cooler door.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.---water-damaged ceiling tiles in restroom and near front door.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.---tofu log. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.---under front counter
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.---large cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 21-14-1 Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reach-in-cooler.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing, in unisex restroom .
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, in unisex restroom . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized, according to manager.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-10-2011.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, by restrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, over hood system.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, stove.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, dumping ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, in service area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reach-in-cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits, interior of cupboards by frontline.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, Delfield reachin freezer.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in restroom and in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen .
  • Ceiling tile missing in restroom.
  • Observed hole in wall, by three compartments sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, hallway towards restrooms, by three compartments sink and handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, by steamtable.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained in restrooms and hallway towards restrooms and in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, restrooms and in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair by restrooms.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date-12/01/09. This violation must be corrected by : 2/18/10.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, restrooms and in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory restroom.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, infront of restrooms.
  • Ceiling tile missing infront of restrooms.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair by restrooms.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reachin.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date-12/01/09. This violation must be corrected by : 2/18/10.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface, reachin freezer.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in restrooms and in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, by frontline and in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall, by three compartments sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, hallway towards restrooms and in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, in kitchen area.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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