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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/26/2017
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 No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC is not food safety certified.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 When to Wash - observed cook open raw eggs with gloved hands, and did not change gloves or wash hands. CDI by having cook wash hands and change gloves.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf observed food debris on plates stored as clean on the drying rack. CDI by wash, rinse, and sanitize.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P observed spray bottle of bleach stored on food prep table next to cutting board. CDI by moving to below table. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed spray bottle containing pure bleach labeled as sanitizer. CDI by refill and test at 100ppm.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - observed several american cockroach carcasses in dry storage room. remove dead insects. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed several fruit flies in kitchen.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. obsevred wet wiping cloths stored on work surfaces. observed solution in sani bucket to be 0ppm chlorine.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed ice scoop handles stored in ice.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - obsevred unused equipment being stored in establishment.