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NameSMOOTHIE KING
Address16933 KAUFINGER ST
STE 160
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/5/2021
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

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 No No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf Observed a few priority violations during the inspection pertaining to datemarking -exceeding 7 days, cold holding, clean and sanitizing- no sanitizer in warewashing while actively washing. EHS provided education
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no certified food manager during my inspection.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed the sanitizer in the warewashing sink was 0 ppm, one blender lid in the solution. Team member remade the sanitizer however it was still 0 ppm. CDI- PIC arrived and fixed the sanitizer. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the can opener accumulating food debris on the blade. Clean and maintain.
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 almond milk at the top prep cooler temped at 46F. CDI - Food handler discarded the milk. Explained that the almond milk will need to stay in the reach in cooler and maintain 41F or below.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed the date marking chart on the refrigerator marked incorrectly for almond milk 10/5 - 10/12 (exceeds 7 days) and almond milk at front prep station date marking for 10/3-10/20 (exceeds 7 days) , observed oat milk on their shelf life chart giving the product 16 days- correction on the chart shall me made to reflect a 7 day shelf life. Observed milk in the reach in cooler date marked from 10/3-10/10 (exceeds 7 days). CDI - Food handlers corrected the date marking. EHS discussed datemarking properly with the food handler.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed red liquid in a few spray bottles unlabeled. CDI - Food handler labeled all bottles.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food handler without a proper hair restraint while working with foods. -REPEAT-
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed no sanitizer in the sanitizing buckets.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed scoops in the dry powder mixes with the handles in the mixes.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic container over the warewashing sink wet stacked. Allow to air dry prior to stacking.
49 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. Observed interior of the chest freezer accumulating food debris. Clean and maintain.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles. Provide a covered receptacle in the restroom.