TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above single reach in cooler in back broken and in disrepair.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees medicine (advil, band-aids, peroxide,) on shelf above prep table. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of still frozen cubed chicken sitting on counter in back area. Per operator chicken was placed there to unthaw about a hour ago. Advised operator that was an improper method to unthaw frozen chicken and that it needs to be placed under running cold water or refrigerated. Operator placed frozen chicken in refrigerator to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop still in mop bucket.

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per manager, smoothie pitchers in use since 7am. Pitchers not washed by 11:10. Manager had all pitchers washed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for assistant manager Tabitha Mercer.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored in pan with dirty water. Scoop and pan replaced with clean items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chip shelf under counter made of unfinished plywood.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Person in charge states establishment opens at 7am. pitchers are rinsed between orders, not washed or sanitized until shift change at approximately 2pm. All pitchers washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher n continuous use since opening. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution, tested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher in continuous use since opening over 4 hours prior.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100ppm. Manager dumped and made new solution. Retested at quat 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Turbinado sugar and wontons scoop handles in product. Manager removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.