TROPICANA FOOD BY THE POUND

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of tomato paste in the storage room.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding with no date marked.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of condensed milk. Operator changed order for proper storage in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles throughout establishment.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves throughout establishment.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in front of the hand sink, located at cooking line. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed aluminum bowl stored inside plastic container with rice, located at dry storage. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts prepared onsite with no date marked.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar no covered located at the front area. Manager covered it Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Front counter, reach in cooler: bread stored inside Thank You bags.

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the kitchen, in front of the cook line: can opener blade soiled. Operator placed the can opener into the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen. employee bottle or water on the prep table in front of the cookline Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry storage area: cases of chickpeas stored in the floor,

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (128F - Hot Holding) on the steam table at the front counter area as per operator less than 1 hour.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator added water to solution observed 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter, operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored inside the reach in cooler located at the back prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water at 82F, operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back prep area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in hand sink located at the front counter.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of tea stored inside white chest freezer by front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Standing cooler located in back prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in the prep area. Operator placed raw pork inside cooler for appropriate thawing method. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep counter in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food residue.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and spoon stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 2 ceiling tiles with watermark by kitchen entrance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Standing cooler by prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic cups and plates stored by front counter floor. Operator moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top front counter. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation