- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 3/11/11.
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1/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
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8/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meats, cheeses
- Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin
- Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
- Critical. Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on buffalo chopper.
- Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
- Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
- Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.KARL ALLEN (NRFSP) WHO IS OWNER OF TROPICS, HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD MANAGER CARD WITH ISSUE DATE OF7/2/04. MONICA BARRIOS, WHO NO LONGER WORKS AT TROPICS ACCORDING TO PERSON IN CHARGE, HAS AN (NRFSP) ISSUE DATE OF 3/31/06
- Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. NRFSP FOR TWO OF THREE EMPLOYEES PRESENT
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7/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meats, cheeses
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Self-service muffins at front counter not provided with proper dispensing utensils.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken & raw ground meat directly next to cooked deli turkey
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin -raw chicken over pre-prepped sanwiches
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrots
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin
- Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on buffalo chopper.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.walkin shelving with mold-like substance
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. front counter cookline equipment
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all unused equipment in kitchen
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front counter handsink
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front counter handsink
- Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen & front counter handsink
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.front counter handsink
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
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5/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. HAM AND CHEESE BLOCKS AT COOLER.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED FOODS AT WALK IN COOLER.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN GRILLED NOT ABLE TO FIT STEAM TABLES (PLACE ABOVE FOODS). AT (98F). Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER CHEESE AND PEPPERONI OPENED BAGS. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ICE BAGS AND FRENCH FRIES CASE AT WALK IN FREEZER.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RICE (REGULAR AND PARBOLIED ONES) . Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. NOT SET UP WHILE IN USE. Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with food debris. TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. TRAY/PANS USED (NOT CLEAN) ON SHELF.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher (K-CLASS ) tag out-of-date. 09/2008. For reporting purposes only. SERIAL#AA097152. ALPHA FIRE EQUIPMENT CORP.
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. EXPIRED ON: 10/01/2009. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. MANAGER: MONICA L. BARRIOS (NO LONGER WORKS AT THIS PREMISES ).
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1/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed spoiled bananas about 6 lbs.Past riped.
- Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. HAM , CHEESE BLOCKS OR PIECES. DRESSINGS AND SAUCES.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUPS , BATTER at WIC.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. CREAM CHEESE AND BUTTER INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES HELD OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE SINCE 6:30 am until 10:45 am that observed still out.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ICE BAG WITH UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER INSIDE NOT LABELED.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK (70F) , BEEF (69F) , SHELL EGGS (70F) .DELIVERY MEATS STANDING ON TABLE.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. LENTIL SOUP (127F) .
- Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. LENTIL SOUP (127F).
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. SHELL EGGS NEXT TO HAM (READY TO EAT: RTE).
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW MEATS TOGETHER . SEE ORDER HAND-OUT FOR STORAGE .
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RICE BAGS AT STORAGE. CHEESE PIECES AT WALK IN COOLER.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIVES ON SOILED PLASTIC CONTAINER (PLASTIC).
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. HANDSINK NOT EQUIPED WITH SUPPLIES (PAPER AND SOAP).
- Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. HOBART one.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.ON MANY EQUIPMENT DAMAGED OR NOT IN USE. MUST CLEAN INSIDES BEFORE SHUT DOWN.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. CASES AND INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES ON FLOOR.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER.
- Observed food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on front counter floor and storage areas.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep-kitchen-table.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.09/2008. SERIAL# 55514377.ABC EXTINGUISHER .
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. K CLASS EXTINGUISHER SERIAL #AA097152. 09/2008.
- Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 07/2004. This violation must be corrected by : 01/09/2009.
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11/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 2/19/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/6/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
| No report available. | 9/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
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