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NameTROPICAL GOODIES 2
Address2601 TUCKASEEGEE RD
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/28/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsFacility has been advised of permit conditions requiring same day preparation and service of foods. Per permit conditions, facility has no cooling capacity to safely cool foods for next day service. EHS advised PIC Devontae Foote that continued non-compliance with food safety rules may result in permit action or a risk control plan to ensure food safety.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observed PIC unaware of hot holding, final cook and cold holding temperatures. CDI - EHS advised PIC about correct temperatures and emphasized importance of having a CFPM during all operating hours to ensure food safety. -1-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsinks in kitchen nor at handsink in restroom. CDI - PIC went to the store to purchase paper towels. Supply all required items at handsinks for proper handwashing. REPEAT -1- POINTS NOT ESCALATED TODAY AS THE CONDITION WAS MUCH IMPROVED OVER LAST INSPECTION.
20 3 Proper cooling time & 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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed cooked mac and cheese and rice cooling overnight in reach in cooler at 46-64F. CDI - Food voluntarily discarded. EHS reminded PIC upon return that permit states facility shall not cool TCS foods due to no cooling capacity and equipment. -3- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PERMIT ACTION OR A RISK CONTROL PLAN.
21 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed rice in steam table hot holding at 120F and beef gravy in hot borax holding at 110F. CDI - Items voluntarily discarded and EHS reminded PIC of proper holding temperatures. -1.5-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed cold holding milk at 62F, rice and red beans and rice cold holding above 41F. CDI - Items voluntarily discarded. REPEAT -3- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN A RISK CONTROL PLAN OR PERMIT ACTION. -1.5-
33 0.50 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed two types of rice cooled overnight still above 41F. Permit stated facility is prohibited from cooling due to lack of cooling capacity and equipment. CDI - Food voluntarily discarded. -.5-REPEAT CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PERMIT ACTION OR A RISK CONTROL PLAN. 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed cooling of rice in reach in coolers. Per permit conditions, facility shall not cool due to lack of cooling capacity. CDI - Cooled foods voluntarily discarded. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN A RISK CONTROL PLAN OR PERMIT ACTION.
40 0 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 on e food employee preparing and serving food without an effective hair restraint. Wear an effective hair restraint. -0-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 buildup on hood system. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -.5- REPEAT