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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/4/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 pink and black build up on the shield in the ice machine. CDI - shield started to be cleaned during the inspection.
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 spray paint stored with guacamole bowls and above fajita trays. CDI - bottle was removed. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a prep table. CDI - bucket was removed.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No General comment 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. - Observed a glass door reach in cooler used for storing TCS foods on the cook line. Inside the unit it is labeled "for the use of packaged and bottled products only". Discontinue storing TCS foods in there and if the unit will not be used for packaged items or drinks, then remove it.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. - Observed absorbent ceiling tiles throughout the cook line. Replace with ones that are smooth, nonsabsorbent and easy to clean