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NameSMOOTHIE KING #0848
Address1235 EAST BV
STE H
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/25/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - REPEAT - PIC lacks food protection manager certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. - Pf - Observed chemical stored on handsink in back area. Also observed PIC discard wastewater into handsink in back area. Do not use handsinks for chemical storage or wastewater disposal from other sinks. - CDI - PIC moved chemical as well as cleaned and sanitized handsink.
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 quat sanitizer of 0ppm at sanitizer bay of three compartment sink. - CDI - PIC emptied and refilled sanitizer bay with properly concentrated quat sanitizer of 300ppm. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
40 0.50 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 all employees lacking hair restraints.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed wiping cloths stored in bucket of sanitizer of 50ppm quat. - CDI - PIC emptied and refilled sanitizer bucket to proper concentration of 300ppm quat.
49 1 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. - REPEAT - Observed food residue and debris on the interior of refrigeration units in back area. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No Yes 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law. - P - Observed drain under 3 compartment sink unable to properly drain. Floor flooded when PIC attempted to empty the sanitizer bay to refill with fresh sanitizer. Observed water to drain very slowly, and PIC attempted to empty sanitizer bay by scooping water out with sanitizer bucket and discarding wastewater into handsink in back area. EHS asked PIC why can wash/mop sink was not used to discard the wastewater, and PIC stated can wash drain is connected to 3 compartment sink drain and would still cause the wastewater to flood the floor. PIC stated this issue has been occurring for about 2 weeks. Drain must be repaired to allow proper drainage flow and prevent wastewater from flooding the floor. - VR - Verification required within 3 days.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed damaged floor tiles near 3 compartment sink. Repair.