Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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Inspections

1. Dec 12, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     Cutting boards in back storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

     Code 4-201.11

2. Nov 14, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING MACHINE - CHEMICAL - WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE

     The temperature of the wash solution in the chemical dishmachine is less than 120°F.

     Correction: Maintain the wash temperature in the warewashing machine at a temperature not less than 49°C (120°F).

     Code 4-501.110 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: Cutting board holsters on prep coolers were observed to have debris build-up Residue build-up on the trim at the front ice storage compartment.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     Cutting boards in back storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

     Code 4-201.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces are soiled: Top backwash on the 3 Compartment Sink is soiled with a residue. Door seals & door handles at 3DR Front ASI Prep-Cooler has a build-up of sticky residue.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

3. Oct 24, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING MACHINE - CHEMICAL - WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE

     The temperature of the wash solution in the chemical dishmachine is less than 120°F.

     Correction: Maintain the wash temperature in the warewashing machine at a temperature not less than 49°C (120°F).

     Code 4-501.110 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: Cutting board holsters on prep coolers were observed to have debris build-up Ice machine has heavy residue build-up behind splash guard Residue build-up on the trim at the front ice storage compartment.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoops are improperly stored at prep-coolers. Handle needs to be extended and not touching the food.

     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 Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     Cutting boards in back storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

     Code 4-201.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces are soiled: Top backwash on the 3 Compartment Sink is soiled with a residue. Door seals at 3DR Front ASI Prep-Cooler has a build-up of sticky residue.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

4. Oct 8, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING MACHINE - CHEMICAL - WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE

     The temperature of the wash solution in the chemical dishmachine is less than 120°F.

     Correction: Maintain the wash temperature in the warewashing machine at a temperature not less than 49°C (120°F).

     Code 4-501.110 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: Cutting board holsters on prep coolers were observed to have debris build-up Ice machine has heavy residue build-up behind splash guard Residue build-up on the trim at the front ice storage compartment.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Rear handwashing sink is unaccessible to wash hands

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop was seen stored in unclean bin holder

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     Cutting boards in back storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

     Code 4-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     1DR Glass freezers are not maintained and in good repair. Heavy ice accumulation inside the cavity of the equipment.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces are soiled: Top backwash on the 3 Compartment Sink is soiled with a residue. Door seals at 3DR Front ASI Prep-Cooler has a build-up of sticky residue.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

5. Nov 22, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Sep 30, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sweet Potato in prep cooler top are cold held at 50°F; Corn in prep cooler is cold held at 46°F;. Kale Salad in prep cooler top is cold held at 56°F;

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Chemical storage is adjacent to food storage

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Rubber Spatulas were observed to have worn and torn food contact surfaces. PIzza wheel was observed to be chipped and worn at the food contact surfaces of the blade.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Cutting board holsters on prep coolers were observed to have debris build up. Prep cooler was observed to have food debris and build up. Glass jars at the front counter for storage of almonds, cocoa powder, etc were observed to be heavily soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink blocked from use and unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTION - PRESENCE AND USE

     Fabuloso is prohibited for use in the food establishment. Hot Shot Pest Strip is prohibited from use in the food establsihment

     Correction: Remove unapproved poisonous or toxic materials from premise.

     Code 7-202.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice Scoop was observed to be stored in an unclean bin. Knives were observed to be stored throughout the prep area and not changed at regular 4 hour intervals.

     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

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - WARMEST PART OF UNIT

     Thermometer not provided for internal walk-in temperatures.

     Correction: Reposition thermometer so that it is located in the warmest part of the refrigeration unit.

     Code 4-204.112 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of walk-in freezer floor are soiled with sticky residue

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • 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)