ISLAND TROPICS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Inspection – December 17, 2024

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs stored over tofu, employee properly stored food items during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 150 rodent droppings on shelves in storage closet near smoker

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu and two gallons of milk opened in reach in cooler. Employee unable to verify exact date the ready to eat items were opened.

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stored in hand wash sink

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink near triple sink

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead rodents on black sticky pad in storage closet near smoker

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on gaskets of the walk in freezer

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

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