TROPICAL CAFE

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 84°F. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed croquettes (130F - Hot Holding); inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display, for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature. Corrective Action Taken

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

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches without hair restraint.

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt container, operator properly labeled it.

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed gallons of milk inside ice machine. Operator discarded it.

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed gallons of milk inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fries inside reach in freezer. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (112°F - Hot Holding); empanadas (114°F - Hot Holding)inside hot box displayed for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. Corrective Action Taken