TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in small black reach in cooler yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in small black reach in cooler yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge discarded.

Basic - Frozen yogurt tubs stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end of parking area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of property. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jesse

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer frozen yogurt containers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of parking area.Person in charge could not close because lid is pinned against wall.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwrapped single-service forks not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener with black mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked with ice buckets. Person in charge removed ice buckets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back area of kitchen. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed in front kitchen area next to Handwashing sink Food blender container next to Handwashing sink exposed to splash. Person in charge moved containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on employee engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on jewelry and food preparation. Employee removed bracelet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler 2 boxes of yogurt stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on South end of building.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid open on south end of parking lot. Person in charge could not close dumpster lid. Dumpster lid was pinned against the wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked with ice buckets. Person in charge removed ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge read and filled out form. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back area of kitchen. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and watches on employee engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on jewelry and food preparation.

Basic - Open dumpster lid open on south end of parking lot Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area on sandwich make station single service bowl not inverted. Person in charge inverted SS bowls.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in Hand washing sink. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards worn with cut marks.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans wet nesting on drying rack. Operator corrected by separating the pans to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in the sugar bin with the handle touching the sugar. Operator corrected by removing the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation