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Tropical Smoothie & Cafe

July 2, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepped items in the reach in refrigeration units observed with no datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Ther was evidence of mouse droppings observed under the storage shelving & on the floor next to the mop sink window. Evidence of fruit fly activity also at the front counter Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Items in the walkin unit were observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC corrected
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: The sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink is not operating.Repair Discussed with the PIC the procedures for a manuel set up
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean the counters & walls to remove soils & evidence of fruit fly activity.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove soils. Clean the kitchen & storage room floors to remove soils & evidence of mouse droppings. Counter-Clean to remove the stagnate water under the counter ice bin. (if leaking identify the source & repair)
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 30, 2026: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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