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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/12/2017
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 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 - P observed cook handle raw pork with bare hands and did not wash hands before handling utensils and cooler handles. observed cook handle raw chicken with gloved hands and did not wash hands before handling ready-to-eat foods. CDI by instructing cook to wash hands, done new gloves. Contaminated product discard. PIC will monitor proper hand wash procedures.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf observed talapia being used for ceviche (soaked in lime/lemon juice) without letter of guarantee. Talapia product box states that fish must be cooked to 145F prior to service. CDI-PIC will obtain letter of guarantee for existing product or use another product with a letter of guarantee. 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf observed shellstock tags without bag empty date recorded on tag. CDI -PIC will record date bag is emptied on tag.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in reach-in cooler. CDI by rearranging storage order of food items.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - C observed several dead cockroaches in dry storage room.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. observed soiled cloths being used on cook line.
51 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - employee restroom needs a covered trash receptacle.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. observed cracked wall tiles, unfinished areas of ceiling at dish machine area. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. observed toilet tissue on the floor in employee restroom. 6-501.11 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 towel dispensers not dispensing towels.