TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Inspection – August 7, 2023

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (44-45F – Cold Holding), cooked white rice (44-45F – Cold Holding) both for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in walk in cooler to ensure temperature drops to at least 41F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test kit

#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For Natalie, Giselle, Rodrigo **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#2Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

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