Fayetteville, Fayette County

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1135 HWY 85 N STE C FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

Food

Latest score

May 21, 2025

City

Fayetteville

County

Fayette

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed that the back door was propped open. COS. Door unpropped. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight fitting.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the inspection report was posted on a wall behind the counter and was not readable at a distance of 1 foot away. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, in a conspicuous place, and readable at a distance of 1 foot away.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop with handle being stored in ice and food products. COS. Scoop handle removed from products. CA: In-use utensils stored in the product shall be stored with the handles above the level of the food.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulation of debris and ice on the floors of the walk-in cooler and freezer and under shelves throughout the facility. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (coconut milk marked as keep refrigerated, leafy greens, yogurt). COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the back door was no longer tight-fitting as there was a gap under the door. RCA: Replace weather stripping. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop with handle being stored in ice. CA: In-use utensils stored in the product shall be stored with the handles above the level of the food.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee phone on counters. COS. Phone moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the thermometers for the walk-in were reading 46 F, but the food and the ambient per the inspectors thermometer were 41 F and below. CA: Working ambient thermometers shall be present in all refrigeration units.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed that the dumpsters did not have drain plugs; there appeared to be trash shoved into drains, but no plugs were there. CA: Drain plugs shall be present in dumpster drains.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulation of debris and ice on the floors of the walk-in cooler and freezer. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.