TROPICUBAN CAFE
5772 54 AVE N, Kenneth City FL 33709
Last inspected Oct 20, 2023 · 2 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and did not wash hands after then before changing task to make a sandwich.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023008517 | Dec 7, 2022 | Oct 31, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022048924 | Sep 21, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to management.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven presser soiled with food debris Fry baskets heavy soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler cook line handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling though out restaurant.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Coffee handles soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler soiled with black mold substances. Oven is heavy soiled.
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and did not wash hands after then before changing task to make a sandwich.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach chemicals to clean dishes not approved.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish next to bread in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stand up coolers in prep area. Fish, beef, soup,pork made yesterday not labeled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 9:20 ham (50F - Cold Holding); @9:20 Swiss cheese @9:20 (48F - Cold Holding); @9:25milk (50F - Cold Holding) @10:10 ham 42F. @10:11 Swiss 42F. @10:11 Milk 41F manager place items in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @9:05cooked chicken (139F - Reheating); @ 9:15 cooked rice (100F - Hot Holding); operator voluntary discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to management.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven presser soiled with food debris Fry baskets heavy soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Employee removed sanitizer bucket.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees worked at restaurant for 7 months.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand sink in back kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler cook line handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling though out restaurant.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water cup on prep table next to fish. Employee water bottle next to eggs in prep area. Employee removed cups.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Coffee handles soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler soiled with black mold substances. Oven is heavy soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes not inverted on front line prep area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. To go plastic spoons, knife, forks. Employee inverted all plastic utensils.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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