Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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

nObserved accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired

nObserved Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

nObserved Three door flip top cooler//diced chicken (44F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (48F – Cold Holding); egg yolk (50F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. nnAmbient temperature of cooler reads 52F.

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area

n1) Observed bug zapper installed above two door flip top cooler in kitchen. nn2) Observed bug zapper installed above food prep area, next to dry storage shelf in kitchen.

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

nObserved Three door flip top cooler//diced chicken (44F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (48F – Cold Holding); egg yolk (50F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times

nObserved sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment

nObserved rust on can opener blade, in kitchen.