Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 7561 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7561 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5810384
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.Broken ceiling tile and spaces in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.Top of reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for one employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair. Kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham,cheese in reach in cooler at cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands and blow open the gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream cheese held at 44 degrees f in reach in cooler by back door area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance surrounding iced tea dispensing nozzlesin dining room.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Need quaternary ammonia test paper.
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Roast beef in one of the reach in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin.Front line.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
3/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken on steam table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented can of pineapple. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken salad,mozzarella cheese ,ham in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/12/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 4 03A-07-1 ham in prep cooler 45 F-46 F, cheese 46 F-47 F, turkey 45 F (manager said product has been in cooler overnight)
8/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Upright cooler . Repeat Violation.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.30 seats.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee is making shakes.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Strawberries in l kitchen .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese at reach in cooler by three comp sink .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese in upright cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Cheese in upright cooler . Repeat Violation.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Upright cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding iced tea dispensing nozzles.Dining room .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits.Toaster in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream cheese ,cheese in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Cheese and chicken salad at reach in cooler .
6/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed buildup surrrounding iced tea dispensing nozzles in the dining room
  • Observed clean cutting board stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee before engagging in food preparation washed her hands in prep sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee put gloves on hands and was in the process of handling food but did not wash her hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material inside the bun toaster in kitchen .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Above water heater area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Cheese in upright cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water bottle in front line. Corrected On Site.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 37 Holes in ceiling above water heater area.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 53 A Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • 37 Wall soiled with dust by toaster area..
8/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Chicken salad in upright cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken salad.Advised employee to transfer food to another cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Upright cooler is at 45 degrees F.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Toaster area.
  • Observed holes in ceiling.Above water heater area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water bottles by shake station.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation,put gloves on but did not wash her hands.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.O ppm ,sanitizer bottle has to be changed. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Dump sink on the front line.
  • Observed holes and spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Kitchen area.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Coffee stirrers on condiment stand.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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