Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fl-101, 4700 Babcock St Ne Unit #9, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-101
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4700 Babcock St Ne Unit #9, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1505908
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ back up unit
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./ observed employee wearing rubber arm bands
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ cilantro seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Several Food storage containers cracked or broken.
  • High Priority - 3 Dented cans present. See stop sale. Pineapple bits 21 lbs.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on/around soda/ tea dispensing nozzles.
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. / in freezer
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.above 3 door freezer
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Uncovered peanut butter
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.3 door freezer
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ at yogurt station
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cooked chicken 50°f
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse./ diced chicken proportioned and too much product in container 50°f
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.at register area 88°f
12/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Tile by mop sink broken/ repaired trying to find a new solution
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ recommended rapid chill
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.the tile is broken on the edge of the mop sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.frozen vegatables **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items.Raid flying insect spray is on a storage shelf
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile at the mop sink
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./employee hand washing sink at 84 degrees f/by the ice bin
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on top of bag in the box soda Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./storing container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sliced turkey above the fill line educated manager-recommended rapid chill turkey above the chill line-manager took corrective action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./sandwhich line Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./calibrated 4 thermometers 2 calbrated 2 out by +8 degrees f no tool to calibrate manager put in back until thery can calibrate
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./in the containers of drink mix powder Corrected On Site.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./sugar
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./commercially processed chicken above fill line in container .recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees f
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.WATER LAYING AT BOTTOM OF FRUIT RIC. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed to go bags used as storage bags for ice.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed frozen cooked diced chicken,roast beef,cooked rice thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.placed in refriderator.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.coconut cream left out for 1.5 hours on cook line.recommend to rapid chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed beverage container stored in RIF.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.water at the bottom of fruit RIC. Repeat Violation.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.by blender station
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.water laying at the bottom of fruit RIC on cook line
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils Windex and sanitizer spray bottles are stored oa shelf with clean mixer pitchers at the side kitchen door Corrected On Site.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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