TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored next to box of wrapped straws. Operator moved and stored correctly. 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. Observed container of yogurt concentrate opened in reach-in cooler without a date mark. Operator placed date on container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket to reach-in cooler door in smoothie making station in disrepair preventing door from closing. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plastic silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator and employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hand and not change gloves/wash before touching equipment. Advised manager of proper handwashing protocol. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on front line and in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls stored in Hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets. Employee removed bracelets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of paper cups on floor in rear storage area. Employee moved cups to shelf. Corrected On-Site