TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored on prep table on cookline Corrected - observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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 operator

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in back kitchen adjacent to back door in blocked by boxes

Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored over clean dishes adjacent to back door

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin coolers on cookline

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in freezer adjacent to manager station

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler next 3-compartment prep sink

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 100ppm Corrected -observed employee discard, refill, and test at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed restroom cleaner stored on hand sink next to ice machine

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing along base boards of wall near back door

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored over dry storage shelf holding food products such as coffee, sesame seeds, chia seeds

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable odor in the front lobby and in the back kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reachin cooler next to 3-compartment prep sink Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink near back door Corrected-observed employee replace at hand sinks Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 boxes of chips stored on floor near mop sink Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer near manager station

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dining room, kitchen, and cookline of establishment

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler on cookline across from 3 compartment prep sink

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink Corrected-observed employee invert Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese,cooked meats

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cove molding near walkin in cooler

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bananas

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing hair restraint making smoothies Corrected -observed employee place hair restraint on Corrected On-Site

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food build up on walls on cookline

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen landing on cookline prep table Observed 2 dead flies in lime juice located inside cookline service line reachin cooler

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 dead flies in lime juice on reachin cooler

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens restroom not properly working

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at manager station Corrected -observed employee discard and clean area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed smell throughout kitchen and in dining room

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted or hanging at mop sink

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reachin coolers on service line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-10: Observed on reachin coolers on service line Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Observed on reachin coolers on service line Time Extended