EHS discussed food handler cards and employee health policy (provided FDA 1B from). Permit granted.
Person in Charge Observation: Employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. Several food workers do not have food handler cards as required by city ordinance. Food handler cards need obtained right away.
Correction: Train all employees in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) Observation: Observed wiping buckets stored on the floor.
Correction: Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions specified in subdivision B 1 of this section in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Thawing (corrected on site) Observation: Improper methods used to thaw cut fruits. Observed fruit pulled from freezer to thaw before placing in walk in.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
Equipment - Cutting Surfaces Observation: The cutting board(s) along the small prep unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
Mops - Drying Mops Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry. Observed one mop hung with head upward. Ensure mop head is facing downward so that handle is not contaminated. Another mop observed stored in utility sink. All mops should be hung to properly air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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