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NameRICOS ACAI MIDWOOD
Address917 PECAN AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/19/2021
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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 No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C. Observed no certified food protection manager present in establishment during inspection. 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF. Observed no designated PIC present during inspection. Upon entry, employees noted that there was no manager present. Employee Eric stepped forward to assist EHS since he had been employed longest. A Person In Charge who is a certified food protection manager must be present any time the establishment is operating.
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF. Observed PIC unable to describe reportable illnesses and symptoms and unable to locate any employee health policy information. CDI - EHS discussed reportable illnesses and symptoms with PIC and provided Employee Health flyer to post in unit.
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed partially consumed personal employee water bottle with screw cap on countertop mixed with food items in preparation process. Ensure employee beverages which will be consumed in the food prep area have a lid and straw and area stored away from food and food contact items.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-206.11 Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria - P. Observed household Raid Ant and Roach spray present on storage rack in establishment. CDI - PIC removed. Do not use household pesticides in the commercial foodservice establishment. Contact Pest Control Operator.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing bracelets on wrists while preparing food. Remove jewelry from arms while performing food handler duties.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee fill prep top unit with unwashed blueberries for customer service directly from retail packaging without washing. Wash all produce items that are not received in ready to eat form.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C. Observed employee towel drying cutting boards in lieu of air drying. Employee noted that they towel dry plastic food containers before storage as well. Do not towel dry clean utensils. Allow items to fully air dry prior to storing.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged/broken handle of deep freezer near service window and missing handle plugged with screws on other adjacent deep freezer. REPEAT - no point escalation as cutting boards were observed in good repair today.