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NameGREEN BROTHERS JUICE CO
Address2230 PARK RD
SUITE 103
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink in kitchen area blocked by rolling rack. CDI - PIC moved cart to make handsink accessible.
27 1 Food additives: approved & properly used No Yes No 3-202.12 Food may not contain unapproved food additives or additives exceeding levels generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as specified in 21 CFR 181-186. -P Observed dropper of CBD oil in prep kitchen. Per conversation with PIC , CBD oils is no longer being added to food items as an additive. Observed multiple other unapproved additives within kitchen. A verification will occur no later than 10/16/2023. REPEAT. *Verification required*
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one (1) working bottle of window cleaner labeled as bleach at chemical storage. CDI - EHS relabeled working container as window cleaner. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed five (5) bottles of unapproved household pesticide (Zevo) stored at chemical storage. Per conversation with PIC, these were not utilized in house. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of unapproved pesticide.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 recently pressed green juice in WIC cooling with lid tightly affixed. EHS observed cooling at insufficient rates. CDI - EHS removed lid to improve cooling rate. EHS provided cooling chart to PIC. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed bagged smoothie blends in grab n go freezer with ingredients list, but no quantity or address labeling.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee engaged in food prep (bottling juices) with watch on.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handles in approximately four (4) non TCS foods (one dry goods bin in back of house and three foods in cold storage in front area). CDI - EHS elevated spoons out of food items without contacting food.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed three (3) wedge knives, used to split bananas, with heavy corrosion at magnetic knife block. Resurface/replace heavily corroded utensils.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand sink next to three compartment sink as non functional. Per conversation with PIC, this sink is not utilized for hand washing. Repair preexisting plumbing fixtures.