Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

Basic - Employees wearing jewelry and a wristwatch (other than a plain ring) on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Food handlers placed back into bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS food held in flip-top nearest the back wall measured: cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (49F); (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator has had several service calls and a new compressor recently. Discussed options for better unit cooling with the Operator. Unit is loaded heavily with product in the lower cabinet, restricting airflow. Discussed less product, metal vs. plastic pans. Operator stated product was at proper temperature less than four hours ago. Unit was emptied to the walk-in cooler and repair company was called. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter was blocked with large cans of pineapple. Operator moved cans. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near mop sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent by walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled with accumulation of dust.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on storage rack near walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer .