TROPIC'S HUNKER DOWN LOUNGE HIDEAWAY/CATEGORY 5
1 S ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931
Last inspected Mar 11, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects behind bar in tropics
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for oasis machine. Has an accumulation of mold like substance. Holsters for soda guns are soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks next to ice machine are not tethered
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 200+ppm. Operator disconnected chlorine feed and set up sanitizer station
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects behind bar in tropics
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for oasis machine. Has an accumulation of mold like substance. Holsters for soda guns are soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks next to ice machine are not tethered
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice maker. Utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In kitchen. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Operator moved to dish
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf over food containers. Operator moved
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lowboy and walk in cooler raw pork skewers stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top in reach of customers
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed lettuce and fruits over cooked chicken. Operator moved
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