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NameSMOOTHIE KING #337
Address9605 N TRYON ST
STE V
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/18/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsThe following items are still non-compliant today: 1. REPAIR PREP UNIT TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS IN COLD HOLDING AT OR BELOW 41F. AMBIENT AIR ON PREP UNIT WAS 40F. TCS FOODS WERE 45F. 2. REPLACE EXISTING TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH A COMMERCIAL TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER. 3. REPAIR WALL AT LEFT OF CAN WASH TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL. 5. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE WALL HANGINGS AND WALL MOUNTED FIXTURES HAVE BEEN MOVED. TO MAINTAIN PERMIT TO OPERATE, ALL NON-COMPLIANT ITEMS SHALL BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO END OF DAY ON 10/29/2022. TRANSITIONAL PERMITS CAN NEITHER BE EXTENDED NO RENEWED.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels in two paper towel dispensers at handsinks. CDI - PIC refilled one dispenser and another dispenseer still not dispensing after being refilled. -1-
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed sanitizer in use with wiping cloths inside at front counter at 0 ppm quat. CDI - PIC refilled to correct concentration. 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed buildup on dimpled thermometer in use. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded as there are thin foods and EHS reminded PIC to clean before and after each use. -1.5-
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 almond milk and oat milk cold holding at 45F in front prep. EHS reminded PIC that TCS foods shall cold hold at or below 41F. PIC stated these plant based milks were taken out around 7A. CDI - Products moved to another prep cooler with internal temperatures of foods at 37F or below. -1.5-
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed TPHC procedure that states all foods will be held on time, including those in reach in coolers. CDI - PIC revised TPHC procedure today to only include foods held at room temperature. -0-
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed frozen strawberries thawing in standing water in 3-comp sink. CDI - PIC turned on cold running water that was 75F. EHS advised that by definition cold running water is 70F or below. PIC put strawberries in refrigeration. -0-
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 no hair restraints on staff and none available in store. -.5-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at 0 ppm. CDI - PIC refilled to correct concentration. -0-
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 wall between 3-comp sink and can wash pulling away from perpendicular wall and creating a pest harborage at the junction. This item was one of the non-compliant items listed on the permit to operate.