Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

40912 US HWY 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 22, 2024
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22742532

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: 1 small fly by walk-in cooler in back area 1 small fly on box in dry storage 1 small fly by back door Approximately 30 small flies around boxes of bananas on shelf in prep area, operator took box of bananas outside 1 small fly in dining area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 2 flies in dish area 2 flies on boxes in dry storage Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 22742533

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jaileen does not have food handlers training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22742531

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22736314

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: 1 small fly by walk-in cooler in back area 1 small fly on box in dry storage 1 small fly by back door Approximately 30 small flies around boxes of bananas on shelf in prep area, operator took box of bananas outside 1 small fly in dining area Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 22736316

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ava Moreau person in charge during inspection with no manager certification Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22736315

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator it's printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-103 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22736313

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jaileen does not have food handlers training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22736317

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 18

12A-16-4

Detail 22732142

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in from back door after taking out boxes to trash then made a smoothie without washing hands Warning

12A-18-4

Detail 22732159

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped hands on apron to dry them Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22732155

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using soiled towel to wipe down counter and dirty area then made a smoothie without washing hands Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 22732150

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 7 seconds Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 22732143

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched glasses and face then touched clean dishes without washing hands Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22732157

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in front counter area around the blenders 3 small flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 small flies around the prep cooler 5 small flies in back area by walk in coolers Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22732146

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Ava Moreau no knowledge of the big 6 food borne illnesses, proper prevention or symptoms Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22732153

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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22732147

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ava Moreau person in charge during inspection with no manager certification Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22732158

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, paper towel dispenser not functioning Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22732148

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. Provided operator it's printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-103 Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22732154

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. Jaileen does not have food handlers training Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22732144

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on table next to prepared food, cutting board while preparing food, drinks removed Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22732152

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on table next to where they are preparing food, cell phone removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22732149

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22732156

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 22732151

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open during operation with flies present inside establishment Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22732145

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front counter area Warning

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 21630402

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21630401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21438736

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make station against back wall of service area, cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) operator placed these items up here at 8:00, Tampa taken at 9:30am. Cooler emptied into walk in cooler until repairs can be made Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21438738

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21438735

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21438737

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment soiled Warning

Oct 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21521834

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Insides of lids to blenders soiled, operator brought all the lids to the 3 compartment sink, washed, rinsed, and sanitized them. ones that could not be cleaned where set aside for non use until properly cleaned or replaced. Operator states, if needed he will replace them.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21521832

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.

53B-01-5

Detail 21521835

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator on pending previous warning. Callback due 12-6-2022.

36-73-4

Detail 21521833

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. In kitchen

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 20843536

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ava and Danielle