TROPICAL CAFETERIA Inspection – January 27, 2025

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked malanga stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

Intermediate 1

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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/. Observed Martha Lopez, 11/26/2019.

Basic 10

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Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.

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Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working properly, located at dry storage area.

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Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the walk in cooler.

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Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter, near the entrance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of omicrowave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 standing reach in freezer interiors soiled, located at dry storage area.

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Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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