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Tropicuba

September 2, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED ON KITCHEN SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DUE TO MAKING MILK SHAKES.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK AREA. • OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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