Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.

Observed build-up on cutting blade of can opener located on prep table across from walk-in cooler.

In-use utensils not properly stored between uses

Observed scoops handle down located in cheese container on make table 1 and in large container of turbinado located in prep area of kitchen.

A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided

Observed no test strips for test sanitizer concentration located in establishment.

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 0 out of 2 for food handler cards. *****REPEAT VIOLATION, WILL REINSPECT IN 3 TO 10 DAYS*****

Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded

Observed one yellow and one green cutting board located in ware wash area on drying rack to be heavily scratched.

Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing

Observed several clear containers wet nesting on green storage racks located in ware3 wash area.

Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking

Observed employee cup located on prep counter located on front service area.

Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees

Observed employee personal items, hats keys and cell phone in prep area located in service area.