Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-136, 570 Ninth Street North, Naples, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-136
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 570 Ninth Street North, Naples, FL 34102
License #: 2102947
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed dented can in the dry storage area, corrective action operator moved the dented can to the office to be returned for credit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Observed to go cups on floor in the dry storage area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed leak from hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed mold like substance on ice chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Observed cases of napkins on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed case of bananas on floor in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed dented cans in dry storage area , operator will return for credit for supplier. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed a spray bottle of simple green by salad spinner. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Smoothie cups not protected from water at hand wash sink in smoothie area.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with shredded cheese
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Observed cans dented along seam not segregated in dry storage
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed blue container not labeled with contents
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07-16-2012 .
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed employee handle trash then take customer order and make beverage. employee then handled mouth of cup without washing hands.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. observed gap in between door and frame back exit.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F, between microwaves and oven. Please fax repair invoice. All PHF moved to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice, swiss cheese and turkey breast at 56F. Corrected On Site. Items placed on ice until repair.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, soup in walk in cooler.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blender cups.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in 3 sink at 500 ppm.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. front prep area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. end of prepline front counter.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Removable with alcohol swab.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fruit Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. 48 seats
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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