Tropical Smoothie Cafe

At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.

Observed 1 out of 2 employees with valid food handler cards.

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

Observed stained ceiling tile in the lobby. Observed buildup and debris on the floor below the dry storage shelving.

Food employee wearing jewelry while preparing food.

Observed employee wearing watch on wrist when preparing food.

Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees

Observed two employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food items.

Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded

Observed green cutting board in dry storage heavily scratched and stained.

Air gap not provided between water supply inlet & flood level rim of plumbing fixture

Observed hose in mop sink below flood level rim.

When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines.

Observed employee to take an order at the register and then put gloves on to make the order without first washing hands. Discussed with employee.

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue

Observed debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the shelving of the walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the shelving of the reach-in freezer next to drinks cooler.