TROPICAL ICE CREAM-ELLENTON PREMIUM OUTLETS

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on three part sink.

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in it on chemical shelf. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had wristwatch on while serving ice cream. He removed watch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in public restrooms. No hand wash signs in public restrooms.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sugar container. Manager labeled bin. 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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on site. Repeat Violation

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. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on food service employee.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 12 x 12 inch hole in wall between front ice cream coolers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine sanitizer.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink in the rear area of the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles at counter area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed an approximately one square foot hole in between and behind the two middle reach in coolers located on the front line.