Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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Inspections

1. Jan 16, 2026 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     1-16-26: Concentration of both red buckets was at 100ppm. Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in a red bucket on the Wrap building line was at 0ppm of quat. The other one was barely at 150ppm and the 3 compartment sink was 200ppm.

     Correction: The type of cloth used was changed this past week which could be causing the condition of "quat binding", thus lowering or eliminating the available quat sanitizer in the sanitizing solution. Type of wiping cloth does make a difference. When first filling the bucket, place the wipe into the bucket and let sit for a couple of minutes. Dump the bucket and refill with fresh sanitizer.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

2. Jan 14, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Various food items in the prep cooler have exceeded its date mark. Sliced tomatoes had a Use By Date of 1/13/26 and a prep date of 1/12/26. Black beans had a Use By Date of 1/13/26 and a prep date of 1/10/26. Carrots slivers had a Use By Date of 1/13/26 and a prep date of 1/11/26.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Blenders used with time/temperature controlled for safety food such as smoothies are not cleaned every 4 hours. Blenders are rinsed between uses and then washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. One of the blenders that had been rinsed was observed with peanut butter stuck to the side of the container.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in a red bucket on the Wrap building line was at 0ppm of quat. The other one was barely at 150ppm and the 3 compartment sink was 200ppm.

     Correction: The type of cloth used was changed this past week which could be causing the condition of "quat binding", thus lowering or eliminating the available quat sanitizer in the sanitizing solution. Type of wiping cloth does make a difference.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

3. Apr 3, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Sep 9, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Jan 22, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration for the chlorine in the dishwasher.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     The ice scoop was observed laying in the ice and not with the handle extended.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floor in the bottom of the walk in freezer is dirty with rice and other debris.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

6. Jun 12, 2023 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. The only documentation for a Certified Food Protection Manager is the owner who is not located at this restaurant.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

7. Jun 8, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Plant based protein in the top of the prep cooler has exceeded its date mark. It was marked with a prepared date of 5/31/23 and a use by date of 6/5/23.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Product was pulled for discarding by the manager.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Blenders used with time/temperature controlled for safety food in making smoothies is not cleaned every 4 hours.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. The only documentation for a Certified Food Protection Manager is the owner who is not located at this restaurant.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     The cutting board used to cut fruits and vegetables is severely stained and deep scoring.

     Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The cooler doors on the fruit prep cooler were sticky with food debris and product syrup.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)