Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2022
37
Score
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 2786 W Us 90 #101, Lake City, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on August 31, 2022. This inspection identified three critical, three major, and five minor violations. Among the noted issues were employee personal items stored above single-service items, a soiled nonfood-contact surface that was cleaned during the inspection, and single-service articles not stored in a protected manner.
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Inspection History
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Violations — Aug 31, 2022 Inspection
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple purses and bags over single service cups, water bottles, and sodas.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around the lid of the cane sugar bin. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cardboard bowls and quesadilla containers with the food contact surfaces facing upwards.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under/behind prep sink at front counter.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue wet wiping cloth on table above sanitizer bucket, employee placed towel in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
High Priority - Containers of protein powders and supplements stored over juices at dry storage.
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the arm without an impermeable cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Employee with new tattoo on arm that is peeling working with food. Employee wrapped arm and covered tattoo. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-22-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spout at front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection no manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired 6/2022.
53B-14-5
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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