TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Inspection – April 2, 2024

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees putting on new gloves but not washing hands before putting on on new gloves after changing tasks

Intermediate 2

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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. Observed employee that got hire on 2-3 weeks ago have not sign employees agreement

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Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed Hand Wash Sink next to ice machine not able to dispense paper towel in towel dispenser

Basic 7

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Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Still have 4aÂ¿Â¿1-24 still displayed

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Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage and cups full of ice on prep table.

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Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long locs not having his hair restraint

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Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer

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Basic – Observed ceiling tiles,vents, and walls are soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet pipe still is leaking **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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