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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 2/14/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsPer discussion with employee, blender containers are rinsed with water after every use, however according to PIC, they are only washed, rinsed and sanitized at the end of every night. EHS educated PIC on requirement for blender containers to be W/R/S every 4 hours.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed inoperable paper towel dispenser in men’s restroom. CDI: PIC placed paper towels on top of dispenser until dispenser is repaired.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed several plastic containers with date mark sticker residue on outside surface in which containers were stacked within each other on clean storage shelf. Sticker residue was in contact with inside surfaces of next container stacked on top. CDI: PIC returned containers to be W/R/S.
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 containers of sliced deli turkey, ground sausage, shredded lettuce, kale salad and jalepeno corn being stored in prep coolers all missing date marks. CDI: PIC date marked all items which were prepared yesterday except for containers of kale salad which she was unsure of prep date. Kale salad was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT. EHS informed PIC that a repeat date marking violation on next inspection will result in a risk action plan due to multiple repeats of the same violation.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a large container of turbinado sugar in back prep area unlabeled. Label all working containers of food.
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 two employees handling food and clean utensils without the use of head coverings. Use head coverings to prevent potential contamination of food and clean equipment. REPEAT
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes 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 two large boxes of single use cups being stored on floor in dining area. Store single use articles at least 6 inches above the floor. REPEAT.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed a silicone spatula with large cracks and chips being stored as clean. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded item. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken center panel between prep reach in cooler doors in which panel was pushed into cooler creating a gap between door and cooler. Repair broken panel. REPEAT
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed heavy build up on toilet seat in men’s restroom. Clean as needed.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep counter. CDI: Employee removed cell phone.