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NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE #NC105
Address4015 CORNING PL
UNIT E1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/26/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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- Observed sticker residue on several containers stored as clean. Observed scoop and spatulas with heavy food residue stored as clean. Observed dicers with food debris. CDI - Per PIC, dicers are no longer being used. PIC removed dicers from clean dishes rack and will remove from facility. PIC moved all other items to 3-comp sink for w/r/s. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in can wash area. PIC to increase pest control visits.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No -REPEAT- 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open side doors and lid on dumpster units. Dumpsters are shared with 7 other businesses. PIC will work with other establishments to ensure dumpster doors remain closed.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.16 Store mops for air drying after use. Observed mop on floor and not stored in a position for air drying. PIC hung mop in rack.