TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Inspection – August 22, 2024

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At splitter

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#11Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided form and manager printed form and had employees review and sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Staff wearing bracelets and watch

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of open chips on floor at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in small freezer under cash register at front counter

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic forks and knives at front counter. Spoons are individually wrapped **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#7Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall/shelf between hot water heater and mop sink

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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