TROPICAL CABANA
1875 CENTRAL FLORIDA PKWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on prep table with sandwich press. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoops in several containers of sugar, salt, flour, rice throughout kitchen. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons by coffee maker in standing water at 63F.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepackaged flan in to-go Glassdoor cooler in dining area.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in cooler not separated from food inside glass door reach in cooler by handwashing sink. Employee beverage next to salsas. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at triple sink slow draining.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef being thawed at room temperature on prep table in prep area.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor of storage area heading to mop sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour and sugar not labeled by coffee machine and in back storage area.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of medicine on prep table under sandwich press. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs and continue to work handling bacon without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operator and person changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Salsa stored in non-food grade bucket - Home Depot.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over cheese in glass reach in cooler by handwashing sink. Operator moved. Raw chicken over diced onions inside reach in cooler by office.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack eggs and continue to work handling bacon without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operator and person changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by front counter and handwashing sink by triple sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid in bathroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the oats . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at the reach-in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water at prep table . Employee back bag -keys and cell phone at storage area next to the dry food . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under the grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. The wall next to the mop sink area . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee stations utensil 102 f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The Hot hold . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the reach-in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The small bottom table the one at the coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water at the reach-in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Acid reflux and tylanol medication stored at the same shelf with the dry food . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Welcome back used to stored food at the reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken feet stored on top of raw beef at the reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used the employee hand sink to fill the water that need to be stored the utensils at . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 5/24/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the oats . Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door . Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at the reach-in cooler . Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water at prep table . Employee back bag -keys and cell phone at storage area next to the dry food . Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under the grill. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of meats stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. The wall next to the mop sink area . Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee stations utensil 102 f. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The Hot hold . Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the reach-in cooler . Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The small bottom table the one at the coffee station. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink . Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water at the reach-in cooler . Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of cooler. Standing water at the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Acid reflux and tylanol medication stored at the same shelf with the dry food . Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Welcome back used to stored food at the reach-in freezer. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed chicken stored on top of unwashed beats at the walk-in cooler . Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top of milk at the 2 door reach-in cooler . Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken feet stored on top of raw beef at the reach-in freezer. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mayo ketchup mix at the house prepared 05-06-24. Mayonnaise opened 01-11-24. Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mayo kitchen mix at the house prepared 05-06-24. Mayonnaise opened 01-11-24. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front table next to the grill salami (46F - Cold Holding); queso (46F - Cold Holding); milk (62F - Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler all food need to be discarded raw chicken (46-48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46-48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); milk (45-46F - Cold Holding)-pork skin (46f-cold holding).
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salami (46F - Cold Holding); queso (46F - Cold Holding); milk (62F - Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler all food need to be discarded raw chicken (46-48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46-48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); milk (45-46F - Cold Holding,pork skin (46f-cold holding). Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used the employee hand sink to fill the water that need to be stored the utensils at . Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler ;Cooked pork prepared 2 days ago no date mark -cooked potatoes prepared 2 days ago no date mark . Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/24/2024 revealed 27 total violations (9 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage area
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's bags in the dry storage with the mayo and above frying oil. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dry storage Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freeze door
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, employee moved it to a shelf Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers from walk in cooler soiled
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 35 each individually packaged tres leches made at an employees home
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in 75F water temperature. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat salads in desserts reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 35 each individually packaged tres leches made at an employees home
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit
- 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. Printed and completed during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator serves fried eggs under cooked. Provided consumer advisory poster. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).