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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/29/2018
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 Repeat violation 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC is not a certified food protection manager.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No General comment 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no paper towels at the hand sink by the coffee pot. CDI - paper towels were provided. 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf - Observed the hot water turned off at the hand sink by the coffee pot. CDI - hot water was turned on.
12 2 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No Yes No Repeat violation 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 tags stored out of order and the date of the last one used was not written on the tags.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P - Observed a container of black beans in the walk in cooler at 54F. Employee stated they were cooked last night and placed in the cooler. CDI -beans were voluntarily discarded.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P - Observed lettuce, cabbage, pico, cheese, salsa, raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp above 45F; see temperature chart. CDI - items were cooled in the freezer; pico, cheese and salsa were voluntarily discarded.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P - Observed a bottle of Ajax and bleach stored on a prep table. CDI - items were removed.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No General comment 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. - Observed an unshielded light by the ticket hanger in the kitchen. Replace with shatterproof bulbs or shield light. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed an employees keys stored on a prep table.