Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Observed Packaged TCS food items being stored in direct contact with water and the food in the package is subject to the entry of water due to the nature of its packaging, wrapping, container or positioning within the water in multiple reach in coolers due to unfinished repairs.

RCA:511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

Observed facility to not have an inspection report posted in the window. RCA/ Food Service Rule: 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.

Observed scoop handles to be in contact with the shredded cheese in prep top cooler and turbinado in storage container. COS/CA: PIC arrange scoops to where handle was facing upwards. RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);