TROPICAL CAFE

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee open soda bottle inside reach in cooler, no properly identified.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed portions of raw chicken over empanadas in reach in freezer, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex, degreaser in spray bottles near clean equipment. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex, degreaser in spray bottle with no label.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, key chain on preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (116F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with winded with no label.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth inside chlorine sanitizer solutions at 0 ppm. Operator add Clorox recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee frying eggs without hair restraint l

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw empanadas inside reach in freezer, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster to operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over bacon inside reach in freezer.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation solutions step. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 portable counter stove cooking tamales in preparation room, operator disconnect from the electricity plug. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottles over a shelf above preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly medicine bottles during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without hand washing. During the inspection, operator coached the employee, the employee removed the gloves, washed hands properly, and placed new gloves on before preparing more orders. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside standing water at 84°F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.