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Tropical Smoothie & Cafe

April 30, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed food handlers not washing hands when donning on clean disposable gloves
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Food container and debris in hand sink on line at end - Corrected on site by PIC
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing/basement areas Evidence of rodent activity on floor under and behind equipment in basement/ware washing/prep/storage areas Provide full extermination with IPM report to address rodent and fly activity prior to reinspection
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food storage next to paper towel/hand sink - Provide barrier • Large white food storage container does not have a lid that is tight fitting Food storage containers stored under food prep sink
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Worn cutting boards
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Food contacts in storage are not propely stored inverted
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils under and behind all equipment refrigeration counters shelving 3 bay sink ice machine etc thoughtout Kitchen/prep/ware washing/walk in units basement/storage areas Ice build up on walls in walk in freezer Walls windows ledges blinds and all attachement with build up soils
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Upstairs storage area lights are not working area Basement next to walk in unit does not have lighting
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops brooms etc not stored 6" above the floor on hook or rack
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: At bottom of step - Storage room cluttered with an accumlation of unnessary articles
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Tiles in prep area are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Opening in ceiling above ice machine Door missing on mop sink closet No cold water at hand sink along back wall - hot water registered at 120 F through a mixing valve - there are two other hand sinks in the area that are in working order - PIC will enusre that hand washing is performed in the sinks that are in compliance
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: No allergen poster posted
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 5, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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