Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed purse. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris in front of ice machine.

Basic – In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container.

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area used to thaw pesto sauce.

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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site