Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

3211 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Oct 11, 2021
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
3

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.

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 20577942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area multiple ceiling tiles are in disrepair showing signs of water damage. A Rubbermaid contain is on table to catch water. No currently leaking at this time. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Some tiles in dining area still show signs of possible water damage Rubbermaid container is no longer there Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20577944

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20577943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, bulk sugar, powders under front counter Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 20423374

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in kitchen area 3 in dining area 1 fly on front counter 5 plus small flys in between ice and front cooler 4 small flys near 3 compartment sink 3 dead fly in ice Called office next day call back per Christal Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: One fly in kitchen area one fly near cooler with fruit manager is attempting to kill time extended to next unannounced inspection Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20423371

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20423372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area multiple ceiling tiles are in disrepair showing signs of water damage. A Rubbermaid contain is on table to catch water. No currently leaking at this time. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 20423373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled inside - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20423370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20423375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, bulk sugar, powders under front counter Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20413773

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in kitchen area 3 in dining area 1 fly on front counter 5 plus small flys in between ice and front cooler 4 small flys near 3 compartment sink 3 dead fly in ice Called office next day call back per Christal Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20413763

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 flys found in ice in bulk machine all ice in machine needs to be disposed of and machine clean and sanitized Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20413769

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored near powders under front counter

31B-02-4

Detail 20413772

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand sinks did put napkins near sinks Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20413765

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.

36-32-5

Detail 20413770

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area multiple ceiling tiles are in disrepair showing signs of water damage. A Rubbermaid contain is on table to catch water. No currently leaking at this time. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20413767

Basic - Floors, floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep table in front area has accumulation of a pool of water sitting on shelf. Looks as the water pump on side of Ice holder is leaking and causing shelf to hold water. Floors soiled all around kitchen area, under prep tables. Shelves above front counter. Shelves above coolers on sandwich line. Drain under front counter Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20413764

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pineapples stored on floor Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20413771

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled inside

22-16-4

Detail 20413762

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers

42-01-4

Detail 20413766

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20413768

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, bulk sugar, powders under front counter Repeat Violation