Tropicuba

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Inspections

1. Mar 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Mar 10, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED WATER FILTER ATTACHED TO HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET IN FRONT COFFEE AREA. MUST REMOVE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-3-2025, REPORT #2618473. #49- 4-601.11//NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND GREASE DEPOSITS IN COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55--6-201.11//NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS IN KITCHEN, UNDER DISHROOM/KITCHEN HANDSINK, ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND/UNDERNEATH REAR PREP TABLES ARE NOT CLEAN. HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS TRAPPED IN BASEBOARDS THAT ARE DETACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jun 3, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     3-304.14// NOTED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP COOLER, CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER SANITIZING BUCKET WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.12// NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11//NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND GREASE DEPOSITS IN COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11//NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS IN KITCHEN, UNDER DISHROOM/KITCHEN HANDSINK, ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND/UNDERNEATH REAR PREP TABLES ARE NOT CLEAN. HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS TRAPPED IN BASEBOARDS THAT ARE DETACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN

4. May 19, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: GANDUNES (RICE) 46.8 F, & 56.7 F, GROUND BEEF 48.7 F, MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 22 LBS VALUED AT $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS DESSERTS: FLAN AND TRES LECHES CAKE IN LOBBY GRAB & GO COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED & DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, AND MAJOR ALLERGENS LISTED, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS, VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER KITCHEN/ DISHROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO MONITOR NEW ACTIVITY PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP COOLER, CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER SANITIZING BUCKET WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND GREASE DEPOSITS IN COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS IN KITCHEN, UNDER DISHROOM/KITCHEN HANDSINK, ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND/UNDERNEATH REAR PREP TABLES ARE NOT CLEAN. HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS TRAPPED IN BASEBOARDS THAT ARE DETACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

5. Aug 29, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Aug 22, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED COOK WEARING GLOVES, TOUCHED SOILED WIPING CLOTH THEN IMMEDIATELY TOUCHED READY TO EAT PASTELITO WITH GROUND BEEF. AFTERWARDS COOK PUT PASTELITO WITH GROUND BEEF INTO TO GO CONTAINER AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS WAS HANDLING PLAINTAINS AND PUT INTO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/8/2023, REPORT #2576967. #37--OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC. #38-OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL REAR EXIT DOOR OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLE. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #47-OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET AT FRONT 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKET. #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE DEEPLY SCRATCHED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49--OBSERVED MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. #55-OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

7. Jun 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING STATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED BEEF STEW HELD AT 49.8F AND GROUND BEEF HELD AT 52.7F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR LOWER. BEEF STEW AND GROUND BEEF(30LBS/$300) VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED LARGE WHITE AND GRAY CONTAINERS UNDER LARGE PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC..

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL REAR EXIT DOOR OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLE. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED PANS AND POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT POTS AND PANS WHEN STORING. OBSERVED POTS AND PANS ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN/ DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTS AND PANS ON SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE, ABOVE SMALL COOLERS AND RED AND GREEN CUTTING BOARDS DEEPLY SCRATCHED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET AT FRONT 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND IN REAR 1 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE AND TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF IN FRONT SERVING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SEAL SMOOTHLY WITH FOOD GRADE SEALANT AND TO MAINTAIN SURFACE OF WOODEN SHELF.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST BUILDUP ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW ON COFFEE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE , AND BEHIND SMALL TWO DOOR COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AREA WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED REAR STORAGE WITH ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HOODS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2562312 DATED 8-17-22 NOT CORRECTED: #58 2-102.13: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

8. Aug 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE FOR HAND SINK BY REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

9. Sep 2, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED ON KITCHEN SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DUE TO MAKING MILK SHAKES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.