Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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Inspections

1. May 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP IN THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN SPILLED FOOD DEBIRS FROM THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH/WRAP PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jun 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     : 4-602.13-- NOTED DIRTY, BLACKENED WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM---NOTED DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE THE METAL CABINET UNDER THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11--- NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NOTED UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS.-----DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE, AROUND/UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE FRONT PREP METAL CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING WALL PANEL AND CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

3. Jun 9, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING HEALTH INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. LAST LEGIBLE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED 6-26-21. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A CURRENT SERVICE REPORT AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING A CURRENT STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL CO. LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     EMPLOYEE NOTED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     LID OF THE BULK SUGAR CONTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED DIRTY, BLACKENED WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE HAND SINK AT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA.----NOTED DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE THE METAL CABINET UNDER THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NOTED UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS.-----DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE, AROUND/UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE FRONT PREP METAL CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING WALL PANEL AND CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

4. Apr 25, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

5. Apr 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES AND TCS FOODS (CUT FRUIT SMOOTHIES,CHICKEN/PESTO SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS,DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 29, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jun 27, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2554087 DATED APRIL 8 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 RODENT PROOF DOOR MIDDLE OF FRONT/ EXIT DOOR AND #55 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN MIDDLE OF FRONT DOOR/EXIT DOOR; OBSERVED REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP FLOOR DRAINS WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

8. Apr 8, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK BETWEEN HANDSINK AND WALL WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.