DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Newberry Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8744210

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from office.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall next to back door.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on clean dish shelf in back of kitchen.
  • 53B-13-5: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. Proof of training for two employees, manager stated there are 10 employees.

Inspection Date: 6/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694572

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694012

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing from ceiling next to back door.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers on reach-in cooler across from prep table next to office area. Employee turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to office area. Employee removed drink from prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chips in back of kitchen next to back door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to portion food after talking on phone without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (53F,52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F,52F,52F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); watermelon (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (52F,53F,53F,52F - Cold Holding). Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (53F,52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F,52F,52F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); watermelon (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (52F,53F,53F,52F - Cold Holding). Warning
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training certificates missing trainers name and expiration date.

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361825

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
  • 12A-25-4: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 face and proceeded to handle clean utensils in prep area. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored above three compartment sink stained.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified manager on duty with 4 employees working.