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NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Address601 S KINGS DR
STE E
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/6/2020
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 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site . - 2 points REPEAT
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No Yes 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PF Back hand sink was not plumbed with out or cold water due to leaking that occurs while it is in use. Will make a return visit to ensure that hand sink has been serviced so that hot and cold water is accessible. VR- 1 point.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed containers of lettuce cold holding at 45-46F inside of reach in 2 door unit. CDI - food item was discarded. 0 points.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed kale salad and tomatoes sauce cups in reach in 2 door unit without any dates. PIC stated that they were made yesterday. CDI- items were dated. -1.5 points.
31 0.50 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 kale salads cooling in containers inside of reach in 2 door unit that is used for high volume prep. Observed grilled chicken wrapped and packed tight with not a lot of air flow inside of the walk in. CDI- Education on proper cooling was given and items were moved to the freezer. -.5 points.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed grilled chicken thawing at 70F. Explained proper temperature controls needed when food is going through a thaw stage. Grilled chicken was moved to walk in cooler to cool. -.5 points.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed 0 PPM in sanitizer when checked. PIC stated that they insert dry cloths in the bucket which could be an absorbent . Advised to wet cloths prior to placing in sanitizer buckets to preserve concentration. -.5 points.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Remove buildup from interior and exterior of the microwave. 0 points.