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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL-061

314 Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34984
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831683

  • 05-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In multiple low boy coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: 2 coolers have thermometer, one on end is missing **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830229

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In multiple low boy coolers.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler named finish line digital temperature reading 55-60f. Recommend staff to not use until it is checked out. Do not place any tcs foods in cooler.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of 3C sink. Some of tile is missing. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Handle found in contact with food.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar not labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 47f cold holding,shredded lettuce 47f cold holding, yogurt 46f cold holding. Was told to rapid chill and move yogurt and lettuce from cooler. Rechecked lettuce 41f cold holding. Yogurt was discard by employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with small piece of hair found inside ice bin on interior wall of ice bin. However, not touching ice. Manager is draining ice and sanitize ice bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. R.M Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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/ 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. New employee started 2 weeks ago. No proof of training. Education provided and Manager corrected on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In both bathrooms. Employee stated battery is needed. Paper towels were placed by sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. I.N, D.P. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533011

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near three bay sink Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of three door stand up cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: No manager certificate and 4 employees are working at this time. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342190

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near three bay sink Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on shelf soiled with dust.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of three door stand up cooler.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind three compartment sink
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink by three compartment sink, and three compartment sink faucet.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee taking orders on computer no handwash making smoothies. Educated Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. Printed a copy