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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 9/26/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over washed, RTE fruits in large reachin. CDI-PIC corrected storage order.
40 1 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 two of three employees without hair restraints. Ensure hair restraints are worn to prevent contamination.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed in-use utensil handles stored in a manner that direct contact was being made with the lean chocolate, gladiator vanilla, and turbinado. Ensure handles are stored in the up-right position, not in contact with food.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household freezer chest in use. PIC stated this piece of equipment is going to be removed.
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. - Observed food buildup inside front freezer chest. Increase cleaning frequency.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed drain below 3 comp sink unable to properly drain. Wastewater did not overflow during the inspection and the water slowly drained. EHS did advise PIC that overflowing wastewater is deemed an imminent hazard and the establishment shall cease operations if this occurs. PIC stated a plumber was scheduled to arrive this afternoon.