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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/10/2016
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 Repeat violation 2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC is not certified.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw bacon and raw chorizo stored above pattied dough for papusas. CDI- Items arranged by final cook temperature.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed item date marked for day it was frozen, but it had been removed from fridge 3 days ago without proper date marking to track days food had been refrigerated. CDI- Food date marked with date of thaw.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two types of degreasers in different spray bottles that were not labeled. CDI- Bottles labeled.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed make table in use to attempt to cool sliced tomatoes and fresh cut lettuce. Items were 53-66. CDI- PIC disposed of items.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed beef toungues thawing in sink, water not running and water temp in sink was 90 degrees. Need to use cool water not above 70 degrees or other approved cooling method. CDI- Beef tongue was cooked
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed number of flies in kitchen and observed dead roaches and pest droppings in dry good storage room under and on shelves. Area needs cleaning, continue to have area treated for insects.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 66-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed tiles missing from wall of can wash, needs repair.