TROPICAL VIBES RESTAURANT AND BAR Inspection – May 21, 2025

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: sour cream (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated sour cream stored in cooler overnight.

Stop Sale

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: sour cream (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated sour cream stored in cooler overnight.

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line oven. Interior of microwave on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage and shredded cabbage stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items prepared on 5/18. Manager placed correct date on items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf across from dish area.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots stored on floor underneath shelf in dish area.

#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain underneath three compartment sink.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and lids stored on floor in storage area. Manager placed cups and lids on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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