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NameTROPICAL GOODIES
Address2316 LASALLE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/14/2018
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager CFPM- C Observed no CFPM on site. Facility has 210 days from permit date for compliance or 2 points will be deducted.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision - PF Observed no paper towels in the one employee restroom in use. Other restroom was used for storage of construction items. CDI (corrected during inspection) towels replaced in restroom.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed a carton of eggs on the middle shelf of the 3 door refrigerator over celery and tomatoes. CDI by moving eggs to the bottom shelf.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed curry chicken and cabbage below 135 F in the hot hold cabinet. CDI by reheating both in the oven to over 165F.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Obserevd leak in the hand sink drain line and a small leak at the bottom of the water heater.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C Observed leak in the roof near rear corner of the kitchen near the 3 door refrigerator. Water was not dripping on food or prep table. No Transitional items have been corrected and owner, Darren Dennis called during inspection and inquired about putting in a walk-in cooler instead of a blast chiller. Facility will need to submit a plan and get prior approval before installation.