TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Southwest Battle Lake Drive
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34987
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind small fridge on cashier line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In all areas Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind small fridge on cashier line
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In all areas Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cabinets on front counter, rack on front counter Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 plus droppings under front counter, near cashier behind register tape. 13 droppings on the floor near chip rack. 100 plus droppings in the cabinet, under blenders station, 5 droppings under prep table in kitchen, 5 droppings near soda bag in a box station Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blenders
- 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.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1- 2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 08B-52-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Food in reach in cooler stored under and unit is actively dripping. Foods were covered and other foods were a stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still dripping water. Do not store any foods under. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The shelf's that hold all the sugar and other products in the front soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers in front and back of restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1- 2023 Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Drain cover soiled/has accumulation of debris. By three compartment sink Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door cooler near freezer ambient temperature of 57 all tcs food above 41f cold holding , Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All areas Warning
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Food in reach in cooler stored under and unit is actively dripping. Foods were covered and other foods were a stop sale Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The shelf's that hold all the sugar and other products in the front soiled Warning
- 32-24-4:Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. When entering both restrooms had out of order signs, went in to each restroom and bathrooms and sinks both work had employee remove sign. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers in front and back of restaurant Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding , eggs 47-51f cold holding , hummus 50f cold holding , cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding , spinach 55f cold holding , Lettuce 54f cold holding , chicken diced 33-39f cold holding , cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding , Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 50-51f cold holding , eggs 47-51f cold holding , hummus 50f cold holding , cheese sliced 49-56f cold holding, kale slice 54f cold holding , spinach 55f cold holding , Lettuce 54f cold holding , chicken diced 33-39f cold holding , cheese shredded 45-53f cold holding , Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In 3 door cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Lids for blenders heavily soiled. Cutting boards stained Can opener soiled. Interior of all coolers moderately to heavy soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water and soda in back room
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in contact with food ( salad mix)
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door flip top Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers stored on floor
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front cooler
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fruit fly around vita mix observed
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter food residue observed
- 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/ Manager Kayla came in to work. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Spoke with owner, she stated that this is part of onboarding, however no one working can enter office to verify via computer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).