Question 1

How many health inspections has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ had?

Accepted Answer

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ has had 7 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ are: Adequate lighting, Employee health policy, Food in good condition.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

Accepted Answer

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

Accepted Answer

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

Question 6

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

Accepted Answer

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

Inspection History (7)

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

Intermediate Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

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