Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Basic – Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back area of kitchen

Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention.

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food

Observed bracelets and watches on employee engaging in food preparation

Educated Person in charge on jewelry and food preparation.

Basic – Open dumpster lid open on south end of parking lot nPerson in charge closed dumpster lid

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination

Observed in main kitchen area on sandwich make station single service bowl not inverted

Person in charge inverted SS bowls.

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

Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout Corrective Action Taken

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

Observed Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked with ice buckets

Person in charge removed ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

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

Educated Person in charge and gave Person in charge a copy of the handout

Person in charge read and filled out form. Corrective Action Taken