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NameTROPICAL BRAZILIAN BAKERY
Address11100 MONROE RD
STE E
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/15/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a tray of ground beef in RIC being stored above shredded cheese. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT. Points reduced to half due to separate repeat violation on previous inspection.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed a bowl of fried eggs being stored above 41F in prep flip top cooler. See temp chart. CDI: PIC placed in RIF to rapidly cool as they had been in unit for approx. 1 hour.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of oranges being stored on floor next to front counter. CDI: PIC placed oranges on shelf. REPEAT 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed a container of chicken croquettes being stored in RIC in which container was lined with a cloth towel. CDI: PIC removed cloth towel and replaced with wax paper.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.17 (A) Wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food contact surface. Observed PIC using a wooden spoon to stir and cook ground beef. Replace wooden spoon with a stainless steel or approved utensil.