TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Inspection – December 14, 2024

High Priority 2

#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side.

#9High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution quaternary 150ppm, not strong enough to sanitize equipment.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Reagan Yarbrough 12-2-19.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#3Basic16-29-4

Basic – Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Employee using drink pitchers and only rinsing with water before re using.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside due to door being propped open.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of pineapple tidbits stored on floor in dry storage area.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.

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