Tropical Smoothe Cafe, 1707 Nw St Lucie West Blvd Ste 122, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1707 Nw St Lucie West Blvd Ste 122, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
License #: 6602874
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.- in granola
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.- dressing cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Pinapple **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, small non handled metal cup used to scoop oats at the smoothie station.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, tongs for cook line stored in 90 ? standing water.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, on counter near smoothie station.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drink on prep table.
  • Critical - Observed bags of ice stored on floor of walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, small board bext to Turbo Chef oven.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, 5 dented cans of pineapple chunks on prep area storage shelf. Corrected On Site, mananger removed from shelf.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, manager stated it contains sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, employee wearing visor with a very long ponytail.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, case of bananas outside the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, case of banana's outside the walk in freezer.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, sandwich make unit.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, tested less than 100 ppm at the 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site, retsted at 200 ppm.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, small containers of green and white powdery substance's- operstor stated they contained splenda and green tea. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, ladies restroom.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, food employee pouring yogurt with loose unrestrained hair.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear exit.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature, cooked rice and pre cooked eggs on the rack outside the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, fire extinguisher on floor next to mop sink. For reporting purposes only.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water, still frozen pouch of lobster bisque soup in a pan of standing water on the dry food storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, case of bananas in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, red straw like stirrer sticks at the customer self service area are in a caddie that allows for potential customer cross contamination while being dispensed.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs stored over turkey in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, food employee wearing nailpolish is scooping fruit for smoothies without gloves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restroom's.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, case of bananas. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, souffle cup used to scoop cooked rice at the sandwhich make unit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, scoop's at smoothie make area stored in 74 degrees F standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Foid employee wearing nail polish dispensing salad dressing into portion cups without wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, food employee filled container of chicken with water at the hand wash sink.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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