Tropical Smoothie Cafe - GA#096

Observed black build up in small in the ice bin in the front area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize small ice bin in the front area of the facility.

Observed two cutting boards over 3 compartment sink with deep cuts and not in good condition. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will be discarding the two cutting boards over the 3 compartment sink with deep cuts and not good condition and will be purchasing more.

Observed 5 cutting boards not clean to sight and with deep cuts. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting boards replaced with ones in good condition.

Observed a ceiling tile pushed over above the prep top cooler towards the back of the facility. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tile pushed back into place.

Observed black build up in ice machine in front area of main kitchen. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will drain, clean and sanitize ice machine in front area of facility by today.

Observed wet mop sitting in bucket between uses in front of mop sink. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will have employee to hang mop to dry between uses.

Observed scoop sitting on top of sugar bin not properly stored. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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. COS PIC removed scoop from top of sugar bin to clean and sanitize.