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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

10230 E Old Vail Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85747

Educational

Most recent inspection

Date
May 7, 2026
Type
Standard Frequency Inspection
Result
Educational
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Pima County (Tucson), AZ

Violations (5)

  • dbcd6be4-db39-409b-b81f-13269e3a44ecCritical

    Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

    2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

    Employee Health

  • fea55b50-3bfd-462a-a8cf-1b18ed29025dCriticalCorrected on site

    Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used; held for retail sale, properly stored

    7-201.11 POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE­SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and SANITIZERS that are stored in WAREWASHING areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. A manual fruit/vegetable slicer was stored on a wire rack next to cleaning buckets and a bulk bag of sanitizer.

    Food/Color Additives and Toxic Substances

  • 0e17818e-7dc1-451d-afd9-2e6f7567fd80Corrected on site

    In-use utensils; properly stored

    3-304.12 During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (E) In a clean, protected location if the UTENSILS, such as ice scoops, are used only with a FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD; or The ice scoop was stored in direct contact with debris collecting at the bottom of its holder. Scoops were in direct contact with the top of the ice machine.

    Proper Use of Utensils

  • c771d664-4402-48c6-9159-5f86ae53598f

    Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

    4-502.11 (A) UTENSILS shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2 or shall be discarded. The blue ice scoop holder is cracked/damaged and can no longer be cleaned.

    Utensils, Equipment and Vending

  • fd06aa76-8aa5-4af1-b3c0-984b614bef17Corrected on site

    Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    6-501.16 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies. The mop was in direct contact with the floor of the mop sink while not being used.

    Physical Facilities

Source: Pima County (Tucson), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.