TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Inspection – October 21, 2024

High Priority 2

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High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spinach Kale Yogurt **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kale Cut 61f cold holding , spinach 54f cold holding , yogurt 54f cold holding , **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink

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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.

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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.

Basic 4

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Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine

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Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fruit cooler torn and falling off, cooler is not properly working ambient 53f cold holding , Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in cooler until it remains at 41f or below **Warning**

Warning

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in a cooler and freezer

#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fruit smoothie cooler

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