Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 5780 S University Dr Ste 106, Davie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5780 S University Dr Ste 106, Davie, FL 33328
License #: 1622961
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Right side of the Back Door.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Behind Ice Machine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Box of Cooked Frozen Rice on Freezer Floor.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Back Room.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Long Dangling Hair Pony Tail. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.Spray Cleaner.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.not enough Cold water pressure. Hot water pressure Too High in Back Prep area.
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue Cleaning Liquid.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.knife on Dirty Surface **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze Bottles of Dressings and Sauces.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by Large in use Buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Big Plastic Jug in the Sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed blender container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Debris on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.tongs in bananas Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.sauce cups and lids Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment.pump lid in drink ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.sauce cups and lids Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.turkey and cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar Corrected On Site.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front counter,by ice machine
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
11/17/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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