Tennessee Department of Health
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

8253 US-51 101 Millington, TN 38053

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

July 27, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 82 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

6: Hand washing is not being practiced. Proper hand washing must be practiced between changing tasks and changing stations.

14: Prep stations and serving line areas must be properly cleaned and sanitized between uses. Please clean and sanitize stations when it is appropriate.

20: Several foods are observed above 41 degrees. Please maintain foods at 41 degrees or below.

38: Hair restraints should be more adequate. Please provide hair restraints that can cover the head and contain hair.

45: The reach in cooler on the front serving line has water on the bottom. Coolers could use a more thorough cleansing for small accumulations. Please clean and maintain cleanliness of equipment.

54: The air conditioner is not functioning properly in the establishment. Please provide adequate cooling ventilation in the establishment.

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Additional Comments

Safe food donation pamphlet given

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NA
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NA
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
NA
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
IN
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
38 Personal cleanliness
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
1 Age-restricted venue restricts access to its building or facilities at all times to persons who are 21 years of age or older.
Observations
No
2 Age-restricted venue requires each person attempting to gain entry to submit acceptable forms of identification.
Compliant
Observations
No
3 “No smoking” signs or the international “non-smoking” symbol are conspicuously posted at every entrance.
Observations
No
4 Garage type doors in non-enclosed areas are completely open.
Observations
No
5 Tents or awnings with removable sides or vents in non-enclosed areas are completely removed or open.
Observations
No
6 Smoke from non-enclosed areas is not infiltrating into areas where smoking is prohibited.
Observations
No
7 Smoking observed where smoking is prohibited by the Act.
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
Observations
NO
1 Appropriate “No Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors” sign posted?
Compliant
Observations
NO
2 Sale of single cigarettes observed?
Compliant
Observations
NO
3 Vending machines conspicuously placed and supervised or tokens used?
Compliant
Observations
NO
4 Sale of tobacco products to minors (under 18) observed?
Compliant
Observations
YES
5 Are persons under the age of 18 ever allowed in the establishment?
Compliant