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NameTROPICAL BRAZILIAN BAKERY
Address11100 MONROE RD
STE E
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/8/2019
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 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 Yes No 2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC did not have managers ANSI food safety certification.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw eggs stored above sliced ham and cheese in a reach in cooler and raw beef stored above cooked chicken filled empanadas in another reach in cooler. CDI- storage rearranged.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in reach in cooler (see chart). Observed one reach in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 47F after several minutes of monitoring. VR required to ensure compliance.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed empanadas cooling in a covered container in a reach in cooler at 61F at 4:45PM stay at 61F at 5:15PM. CDI- product relocated to reach in freezer with lid removed to cool faster. EHS will make a return visit to determine if facility needs more cooling/holding equipment.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. PIC indicated oranges that are used for juicing are not rinsed/washed prior to cutting.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a reach in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 47F after several minutes of monitoring. Ensure equipment can keep foods at 41F and below.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris accumulation on clean equipment storage shelving. Points not escalated as improvements have been made to cleaning.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the front handsink draining slowly after each use.