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NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE NC 053
Address2309 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY
102
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/27/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 2 individually portioned containers of kale apple slaw and a container of sweet potatoes stacked high in containers in prep flip top cooler being held above 41F. Containers in bottom of container were 41F or below. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed several containers of grilled chicken in WIC and a container of deli turkey in prep RI cooler missing date marks. CDI: PIC stated all items were prepared within last 2 days and date marked items. REPEAT
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 2 containers of sliced tomatoes covered in RI prep cooler cooling at a rate insufficient to reach cooling parameters. CDI: PIC uncovered containers and moved to WIC to rapidly cool.
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 3 of 4 employees handling food without head coverings. Use head coverings to prevent contaminating food with body hair.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed apples with stickers still on skin tightly wrapped in plastic offered for sale. PIC stated apples are not washed prior to wrapping in plastic. Wash apples prior to selling.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several boxes of single use cups and single use to go containers being stored on floor in dining room and next to PIC office. Store at least 6 inches above the floor. REPEAT
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket torn off of door of prep RI cooler in front of blenders. Replace gasket.