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
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).