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NameTROPICAL GOODIES
Address2316 LASALLE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/7/2022
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
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed pasta salad and potato salad in flip top cooler holding at temperatures between 51F and 52F. PIC stated that items were prepared approximately 4 hours prior to inspection, are held in flip top for the day's service, then discarded. CDI - PIC discarded potato and pasta salad. -1.5 points-
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed no thermometer in flip top cooler. -0 points-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed breading mixture stored on floor near dry storage shelf. -0 points-
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer container stored on floor. -REPEAT- -1 point-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of plastic ware stored on floor. -0 points-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on container of soup base on dry storage shelf. Designate an area for the storage of employee food away from equipment, customer food, and utensils. -0 points-