TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
5409 N UNIVERSITY DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed and provided choking poster. Operator posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Food debris in triple sink sanitizer. Operator remade Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster area littered with trash
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and provided choking poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-27-4:Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed giant puddle of an unknown substance amongst trash underneath dumpster
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers on top shelf, sitting on top of a box, left exposed to dust and other debris, with no protection. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom. Operator restocked Corrected On-Site
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Spray can of stainless steel cleaner on kitchen prep counter. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket missing on left door of right fliptop lower cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table next to to go containers. Employee moved beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket missing on left door of right fliptop lower cooler. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers above triple sink. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In right fliptop lower cooler, portioned yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); portioned yogurt mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date mark prepared more than 24 hrs ago. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right fliptop lower cooler, portioned yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); portioned yogurt mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date mark prepared more than 24 hrs ago. Gasket missing on left door of right fliptop lower cooler. See stop sale. Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In left fliptop upper, sliced tomatoes 46F at 2:55pm (cut cooling less than 1.5 hrs) to 49F at 3:30pm. Based on time and temperatures tomatoes will not reach 41F in 4 hrs. Manager moved tomatoes to walk in cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table immediately beside container of cut strawberries. Employee moved bucket to lower shelf on prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1: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. New employee has no proof of reporting procedures. Bulletin printed, read, and signed by employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two green cutting boards heavily grooved and discolored red.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open employee beverages on dry goods shelf opposite back fliptop unit. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar by front counter not marked. Employee added label. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of air freshener on dry hood shelf next to containers of spices and bags of nuts. Employee removed.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing blender in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed blender to wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).