Tropitaste Ice Cream Improves its Sanitary Rating
4263 NW 12th St
Lauderhill, FL 33313
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No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-26: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-26: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-26: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found, 4 live roaches under the mop sink in the kitchen area, approximately 25 live roaches by a bag of onions in the kitchen area, 1live roach under the steam table in the kitchen area, approximately 30 live roaches in the hallway, 2 live roaches on the oven. **Warning** Observed 1 live roach under the prep table in the kitchen area but the operator killed it. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From inspection on 2016-07-23: High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found, 4 live roaches under the mop sink in the kitchen area, approximately 25 live roaches by a bag of onions in the kitchen area, 1live roach under the steam table in the kitchen area, approximately 30 live roaches in the hallway, 2 live roaches on the oven. **Warning** Observed 1 live roach under the prep table in the kitchen area but the operator killed it. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-25: **Time Extended**
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. **Warning**
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning**
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found, 4 live roaches under the mop sink in the kitchen area, approximately 25 live roaches by a bag of onions in the kitchen area, 1live roach under the steam table in the kitchen area, approximately 30 live roaches in the hallway, 2 live roaches on the oven. **Warning**
Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed ice dumped into the hand wash sink at the front counter
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler at the front.
Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Front counter.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Veggie chunks, soda. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Carrot juice. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach, fabuloso.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and noodle container.
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Irish Moss, cut Callaloo.
Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Soy drum sticks.
Basic - Reuse of single-use plastic bottles. Vanilla and molasses containers.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceeds 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Red peas in a deep pot.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Red peas.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Red peas left on prep table over night.
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and noodle container.
Basic - Observed: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
High Priority - Observed: License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Irish Moss, cut Callaloo.
Basic - Observed: Paper towel used as liner for food container. Soy drum sticks.
Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Red peas in a deep pot.
Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Red peas.
Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Red peas left on prep table over night.
Basic - Observed: Reuse of single-use plastic bottles. Vanilla and molasses containers.
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceeds 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Throughout.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Containers used to store sea moss in reach-in cooler, and seasonings, and oatmeal in dry storage area.
Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Approximately 2 dozen containers of sea moss without lid.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of disinfecting wipes stored in dry storage area.
Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Drumstick in reach- in cooler and chunk stew. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ackee & sailfish and rice & bean. Items were rapidly reheated . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor.---soy chunks. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---in bathroom.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.---tofu log.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.---under front counter
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---icing, debris on prep area, fliptop. Corrected On Site.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---running track of cooler door.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.---bathroom.
Observed ceiling in disrepair.---water-damaged ceiling tiles in restroom and near front door.
Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---both bathrooms
Observed unnecessary items on the premise.---large cooler. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
Violation: 21-14-1Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Critical - Violation: 22-17-1Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Violation: 33-16-1Observed open dumpster lid.
Violation: 42-11-1Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reach-in-cooler.
Violation: 51-18-1No copy of latest inspection report.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, dumping ice.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized, according to manager.
Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, stove.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, in service area.
No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, in unisex restroom . Repeat Violation.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
Ceiling tile missing, in unisex restroom .
Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
Observed ceiling in disrepair, by restrooms. Repeat Violation.
Observed ceiling in disrepair, over hood system.
Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reach-in-cooler.
Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
No copy of latest inspection report.
Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7-10-2011.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits, interior of cupboards by frontline.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, Delfield reachin freezer.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in restroom and in kitchen.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen .
Ceiling tile missing in restroom.
Observed hole in wall, by three compartments sink. Repeat Violation.
Observed wall in disrepair, hallway towards restrooms, by three compartments sink and handwashing sink in kitchen.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, by steamtable.
Observed hole in ceiling in kitchen.
Observed ceiling tiles water stained in restrooms and hallway towards restrooms and in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, icecream cones.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cardboard on top of reachin cooler.
Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in restroom.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed ceiling tiles water stained. Repeat Violation.
Observed hole in wall, over 3 compartment sink.
Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, white reachin freezer in kitchen.
Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household raid and hot shot sprays.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Violation: 15-28-2Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Violation: 17-07-1No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Critical - Violation: 22-28-1Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Critical - Violation: 31-08-1Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
Critical - Violation: 32-10-1Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, restroom door.
Violation: 37-10-1Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
Violation: 37-13-1Observed hole in ceiling, by restroom.
Violation: 37-14-1Observed ceiling in disrepair, by restroom.
Critical - Violation: 46-09-2Exit signs not properly illuminated, rear door. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/26/08.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated, rear door. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/26/08.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
Observed ceiling in disrepair, by restroom.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, in 3 compartment sink.
Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink, at 3 compartment sink.
Observed hole in ceiling, by restroom.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, can oat.
Critical - Observed tracking powder present in food prep area, on top of hot water heater.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Observed unnecessary items on the premise, inoperable reachin in kitchen.
Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, restroom door.