DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

3232 State Route 44
Florida, 32757
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718539

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - turbo chef oven
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - watch Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee preparing food on front line.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cool holding unit on front line. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar at front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle at front counter above food. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener. - cutting boards Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - brooms and dust pans blocking hand sink next to make line. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856138

  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in cooler on front line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on make lines. - sandwich press Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: - cutting boards on make lines **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855237

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -red cutting board hanging in back area. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to cookies on front line.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking while cutting watermelon in a food preparation area.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - on front line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of sandwich press
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in cooler on front line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar on front line.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on make lines. - sandwich press Repeat Violation
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -David Rodriguez
  • 11-26-1: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. - 1 new hire

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372954

  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - drink carriers stored on floor in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red and green cutting boards stored in back sink area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler on front line.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to potato chip bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - red and green cutting boards Repeat Violation