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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/12/2015
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.11 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Present PIC not food safe certified.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed dish machine not sanitizing, reading 0 ppm on test strips. Appears machine was not properly primed from last time sanitizer had been changed out. CDI- Dish machine properly primed and observed sanitizing properly.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple dead roaches in doorway of dry good storage room. Maintain proper pest management and clean up dead insects
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed house made drinks stored in bucket on the floor. CDI- Drinks stored on the floor.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusty and peeling racks in walk ins.