Tropics Restaurant, 2000 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2000 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305-2122
License #: 1600632
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 08/30/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.interior of microwave rusted.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, TRUE refrigerator's door in disrepair .
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. TRUE glass door cooler in rear prep area, salad prep cooler with mold like build up and water pooling inside in rear prep area.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. south side Bar cooler
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. inside of handwash sink at center bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. pot storage shelving outside .
  • Observed build-up ofdebris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan on shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. k class fire extinguisher in kitchen .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. salad cooler in rear prep area and chest freezer in kitchen .
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. south side bar.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. by flip top cooler in rear prep area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated mold-like build up, at north side bar.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwashing area.
  • Observed personal care item stored in food prep area. cell phone, keys and wallet by slicer.
08/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour and salt containers in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked potatoes - 125 degrees under no temperature control on shelving above stove. Corrected On Site. placed to hot hold on top of stove.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of peas and chicken at walkin freezer
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted bottom shelving at can opener stand prep table.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cooler by handwash sink in kitchen
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. double glass door cooler in prep area
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour and sugar containers in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards in prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving on outside shed. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. can storage rack in prep area
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage container for basket by chest freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cooler nearest to handwash sink in kitchen area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cooler in prep area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. chest freezer in kitchen
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty shelving in outside shed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to dump tea bag at side bar.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed waste lines emptying into handwash sinks at main bar and outside bar.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in center bar area.
  • Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in prep area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by dishwashing machine area Repeat Violation.
  • 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. on the floor at side bar. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. in ceiling above dishwashing machine area. For reporting purposes only.
12/3/2009Routine - 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. deli meats and cheeses
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar container
  • Critical. Observed wine bottle stored in ice used for drinks. at bar
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. bamboo shoots, oyster sauce stored in original opened metal containers at cooler in prep area.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. no sneezeguards provided for soup station.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sauce and corn at walkin freezer, carrots at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over peas at chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at sugar container
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline cooler
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage container. crouton container.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. prep area
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin outside .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dust on racks in the walkin-in cooler. rack used to store burgers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces with soil deposits. cutting boards in rear prep area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing racks
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in shed outside .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishwashing machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of ice machine near beer cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. coolers in prep area
  • spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. server's area.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty shelving in outside shed.
  • Critical. Hot water and cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at bar
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door not tight fitting or sealing .
  • Observed debris accumulated on outside storage shed floor.
  • Observed wall soiled in beer cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by dishwashing area
  • Observed personal care item stored in food prep areas. cellphones, keys
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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