Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 5212-A Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5212-A Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
License #: 6602731
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dry storage shel **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Behind nozzles on soda machine
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Smoothie station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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.
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. AC type vents over ice maker heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green board n bac prep room.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cha green tea coconut cream and Leon mix holding at Ambiant temp. Bottle states REFRIDGERATE after open. Advised quick chill to 41 pr colder and hold cold.
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1 or 2 cambros.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Receptacle in a common area of mall.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. black mold like substance on white plastic shields in machine.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Coconut cream not refrigerated per label.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet-men's room
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. A green cloth on prep table
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle of Chlorox cleaner on shelf over salad dressings
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. green cutting board at 3 bin sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent cover over ice machine in rear kitchen.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade and head found heavily rusted.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food-smoothie makers.
  • Critical - Observed minor encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Blue ice bins-rim cracked and chipped.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage-several bags of garbagge piled around dumpster. Dumpster sshared witth all in plaza.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin-operator cleaning bin whe inspector arrived.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corrected by reheating in microwave.
  • Critical - Thermometers not working at this time, per operator battery dead.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors-closer on mens restroom found in disrepair.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-by prep line in kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-soap dispenser at mop sink area was broken-not able to dispense.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee took order/cashed out order then walked to back where she began dipping product. Advised employee of need to wash and put on gloves due to nail polish before continuing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food-female employee with 2 bracelettes and other.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Several clear plastic containers full of strawberrys observed on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee stated the only handwash sink ever used is in smoothie making area yet sink is full of fruit scraps/slush residue.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop stored in handwash sink by 3 bin sink. Asked employee to wash, rinse and sanitize scoop and place in clean, dry and protected area. Corrected On Site-after asking 3 times. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid-facility located in strip mall with several other businesses using sa e dumpster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet-green wiping towel left on cutting board by hot end of steam table.
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet mop not hung to dry-mop in bucket, left by mop sink.
  • No copy of latest inspection report-operator not here and no one has access to office.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 4 employees when inspection started, more when next shift worked on.
  • 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. Must be available at next inspection. Saw proof at last inspection.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product-operator states he has dial thermo but can not find at this time-digital is available.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 120 ish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee changing gloves, did not wash hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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