TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ Inspection – September 16, 2026

High Priority 3

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High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container, or touching food. Observed : front line staff wipe the excess of a smoothie off the top off a cup with a brown paper towel from the wall dispenser.

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High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed : the over half gone gallon of non fat vanilla mix, no open date.

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : crumble pork on the cook line 44° in the back left corner of the cold hold unit. An ice bag was added. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

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Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the back side of the can opener was soiled.

Basic 2

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Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed : ceiling tiles missing over the walk-in cooler door.

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Basic – Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed : clear food pan with the clean dishes with food residue still on the bottom of the pan.

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