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Name

SMOOTHIE KING #167

Address

301 S COLLEGE ST

STE 265

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28202

Premise Type

2 - Food Stands

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/12/2026

Final Score @ Grade

96.50

General Comments

NOTE: Facility has NOT been approved for the new food menu. Menu items listed below. Facility does not have the space to prepare food items. EHS asked where they were preparing protein boxes. PIC stated that they make them on a roller cart. All counter space is used for other things. Plan review needed. The only piece on equipment added is a pop up toaster. EHS asked if there will be any more changes. PIC stated that they are going to get an oven, egg clouds and chicken bites. FACILITY IS NOT APPROVED FOR ANY OF THESE ITEMS. PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION. Facility must discontinue new menu until approved. Peanut butter toast with toppings (fruit, granola, honey) Avocado toast Protein boxes (eggs, cheese, fruit, meat stick). Eggs come pre-cooked. Cheese is pre-cut/pre-packaged. Meat stick is shelf stable/ pre-packaged). Crackers. Pb packets. Facility packages boxes for customers to order. Please contact the state for plan review as stated during the last inspection on 8/8/25. Plan review office phone number: 919-707-5864 Owner: Brian Augustine 985-590-7409

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
2	1	Certified Food Protection Manager	No	Yes	No	2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM certificate. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
23	0	Proper date marking & disposition	Yes	No	No	3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed no date for milk. CDI- Dated. Observed milk dated for 16 days. Milk is to be kept for no longer than 7 days. CDI- Dated corrected. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38	1	Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals	No	Yes	No	6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats in kitchen area near mop sink. REPEAT
47	0	Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used	No	No	No	4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelves on drain board rusted. Replace/ repair.
49	0.50	Non-food contact surfaces clean	No	No	No	4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed low reach in cooler in need of cleaning.
55	1	Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 floors in back kitchen area in need of cleaning, especially under and around equipment.