TROPICAL FLAVA

Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate displayed to the public expired in May 2024.

511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf)

1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.

3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate.

4. The certification is not transferable between persons.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC to have CFSM license renewed and displayed to the public.

Observed displayed inspection report not the most recent.

511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C)

1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority.

4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away.

5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC, to have most recent inspection report displayed ot the public.

Observed PIC utilizing Pool test strips to verify sanitizer concentration.

511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing.

1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf

2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about acquiring test strips for food service sanitizer (currently using chlorine).

EHS observed facility ice machine was dirty when wiped with alcohol pad. Violation: equipment food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CA: drain and clean ice machine.

EHS observed facility with spray bottle of what appeared to be bleach or another sanitizer unlabeled. Violation: working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name. CA: label spray bottle.

EHS observed bowls and pans across from 3C sink on top shelf stored upright and not covered. Violation: equipment shall be stored 6" off floor, in a clean, dry location where not exposed to contamination, in a self-draining position and inverted or covered. CA: invert or cover bowls and pans on top shelf

EHS observed facility with both quat and bleach in facility. Both sanitizers stated to be used for cleaning equipment and utensils. Violation: sanitizer concentration shall be able to be accurately measured using a testing kit or other approved method.