Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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Inspections

1. Oct 28, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Blenders used with time/temperature controlled for safety food 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. Provided education during inspection.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness. Provided education and factsheet on employee illness.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days. If certificate is not obtained within 90 days, establishment will receive a $190 fee and may be at risk of the retail food permit being suspended.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     There is an accumulation of debris underneath the equipment and sheving units.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     There is an accumulation of mold along the rim of the ice bin and on the ice scoops and cambro in the front service area.

     Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     There is a leak on the drain of the wash basin of the 3 compartment sink. There is water pooling infront of the back line in the front service area.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Apr 29, 2025 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

     The door located in the back of the kitchen is open and not provided with a screen.

     Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (D)

3. Mar 25, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS - WASTE RECEPTACLES

     No waste receptacles provided in unisex restroom.

     Correction: Provide waste receptacles in each stall in women's restroom.

     Code 8-201.15