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NameTROPICAL GOODIES
Address2316 LASALLE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/10/2020
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P-Observed Brunswick chicken (45F) ,stew beef (46F), and pasta salad (49F), cooled overnight all above 41F. CDI- Food voluntarily discarded, and explained and emailed proper cooling violations.
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 deep portions of Brunswick chicken and stew beef cooling in reach in unit.CDI-Food voluntarily discarded and explained and emailed proper cooling violations.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.-Observed wet stacking of metal pans on the dish rack.
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 rusted shelving in the reach in units and along the storage racks throughout the facility.
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.-Cleaning is needed in between gaskets of reach in units. Observed food debris and build up. Cleaning is needed inside the microwaves as well.