Coo Tropical Smoothie Cafe-Ga-20
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
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The COO Tropical Smoothie Cafe, located at 2566 Briarcliff Rd Ne Ste 106 in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 19, 2026. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, utensil storage, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Feb 5, 2025
Initial
5 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility out of Quat sanitizer used during time of inspection, no sanitizer available for food contact surfaces or washing dishes. CA: Advised PIC Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: . A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directi...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handles in direct contact with dry product inside several bulk containers and toppings. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: PIC removed the scoops and placed them at the 3-compartmet sink to be re-washed and sanitized
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the prep top cooler next to the prep top cooler 51*F ambient unable to hold TCS food items at temperatures at 41F* or below. CA: Advised PIC Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified. PIC has been advised to provide an email to tairyn.broadnax@dph.ga.gov when repairs have been made and to discontinue placing any TCS food items inside until clearance has been granted
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
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