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NameEL TROPICO RESTAURANT
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/13/2021
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 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager in the facility at the time of inspection. Needs to be certified.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed multiple food containers in the WI and RI without covers on them. CDI. PIC covered.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gas stoves inside kitchen that is not in use. Needs to be removed.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-204.117 Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers - PF. Observed dish machine unable to automatically dispense sanitizer. Machine placed out of service. Will be back within 10days to reinspect the machine.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on equipment through out the facility. Needs to be cleaned.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 build up on vents around the kitchen and WI area. Needs to be cleaned.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C. Observed employee drinks stored in same place as customer food. CDI. PIC removed.