TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating while chopping strawberries in back prep area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hanging on rack above paper for food.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on table above paper for sandwiches.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in mini freezer on prep table.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender lids with old food debris stuck. Operator started washing items.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long braids and hair net not effective. Employee put hair inside the net. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees with no beard guards engaged in food preparation.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not aware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed manager not aware how to calibrate a thermometer. Educated manager. Time Extended

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic lid case stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site