Tropical Smoothie & Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  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. Upon re-inspection PIC was instructed to provide a followup pest report for review
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove soils.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 2, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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