Tropical Smoothie Cafe', 11321-C Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Tropical Smoothie Cafe'
Address: 11321-C Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 804 346-5101
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/30/2015

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Soups are not being served this season. Fish is on menu. Fish is a frozen raw product.
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands*
    Observation: Lettuce being handled/washed without wearing gloves.
    Correction: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods is prohibited.
11/30/2015Risk Factor
Thawing must improve this is a repeat issue. Permit renewed.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers. (sugar)
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Uncovered large container of sugar in back area.
    Correction: Keep covered.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Two bags of chicken found thawing on counter at 52 F.
    Correction: Thawing should be done inside refrigerator as we have discussed before. Temperature must not increase above 41 F. PIC placed chicken in 3 door.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Cardboard found on top of microwave.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Remove cardboard.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Ice bucket not protected.
    Correction: Turn upside down or provide a lid.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Leak to hot water at back handsink.
    Correction: Repair so handsink's hot water can be used.
  • Personal Care Items - Storage
    Observation: Vaseline, handcream and medicine stored in such a way that they could contaminate food in the storage area.
    Correction: All personal care items, medicines and first aid supplies must be stored in such a way to prevent potential contamination of food, food contact items, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles.
06/11/2015Routine
Remember the best way to thaw is under refrigeration. Label sugar bin. PIC knew symptoms related to food borne illness. Post a NO SMOKING sign.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/10/2014Risk Factor
Section 450, 3020, 3030, 1800, 3180 were corrected. Section 1580 - cutting boards - new boards have been ordered. Issued annual permit.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed cutting boards with numerous or deep cuts.
    Correction: Correct by resurfacing or replacing.
07/01/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed bare hands used when cutting up kale.
    Correction: Correct by washing hands - use gloves or suitable utensils.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed cutting boards with numerous or deep cuts.
    Correction: Correct by resurfacing or replacing.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Observed exterior of blender containers (base) not clean.
    Correction: Correct by cleaning.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed no soap at handwash sink - dishroom.
    Correction: Correct by providing soap.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed no towels at handsink in dishwash area.
    Correction: Correct by providing towels.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed mold or mildew on wall above dishsinks and food prep sink.
    Correction: Correct by thorough cleaning.
06/04/2014Routine
No critical violations observed.Gloves worn during prep.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed no towels at handsink in dishwash area.
    Correction: Correct by providing towels.
12/04/2013Risk Factor
No critical violations observed.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: Observed cutting boards with numerous or deep cuts and discoloration.
    Correction: Correct by resurfacing or replacing.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Observed boxes of single serve items (cups and straws) stored on floor.
    Correction: Correct by storing on shelving 6" off floor.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Observed mildew on wall above 3 compartment sink.
    Correction: Correct by thorough cleaning.
06/11/2013Routine
Gloves worn.
  • Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed hands not washed before putting on gloves.
    Correction: Correct by washing before putting on new gloves.
12/21/2012Risk Factor

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