TROPICAL VILLAGE FARM AND FRUITS Inspection – October 26, 2026

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over French fries and plantains. Also observed raw steak stored over plantains at reach in cooler near cook line.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork (132F – Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 2 hours. Advised operator to adjust unit temperature.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 7

#1Basic24-28-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed container of powder milk below paper towel dispenser.

#2Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed container of powder milk and sugar near handwash sink.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan above service window in disrepair.

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided operator with poster in printed form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#6Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.

#7Basic35B-07-4

Basic – Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation.

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