TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
625 W 23 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored in pan with dirty water. Scoop and pan replaced with clean items. Corrected On-Site
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chip shelf under counter made of unfinished plywood.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
- 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per manager, smoothie pitchers in use since 7am. Pitchers not washed by 11:10. Manager had all pitchers washed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 400 ppm quaternary.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for assistant manager Tabitha Mercer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Person in charge states establishment opens at 7am. pitchers are rinsed between orders, not washed or sanitized until shift change at approximately 2pm. All pitchers washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher n continuous use since opening. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution, tested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed smoothie being made with pitcher in continuous use since opening over 4 hours prior.
- 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. Observed 2 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
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 11/30/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).