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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/29/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95 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 No No 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no certified food protection manager on site.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored directly above shrimp in reach-in cooler. CDI items were voluntarily discarded due to temperature violation.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine collecting black and pink debris on inside surfaces. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed bar soda nozzle soiled. CDI nozzle cleaned.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed several items in reach-in and flip top cooler above 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI items voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed two buckets of sanitizers and two spray bottles stored on prep surfaces. CDI sanitizers relocated to approved locations.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gaskets on reach-in cooler. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. Observed two reach-in coolers not holding products below 45F.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - C Observed unnecessary equipment stored in facility.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Observed lighting not meeting proper intensity in prep areas of kitchen and dish areas.