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NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE NC56
Address5815 HIGHLAND SHOPPES DR
SUITE 200
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/23/2023
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
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a few products (sweet potato, corn mix, kale mix, and mozzarella cheese) holding above 41F in top of prep unit, rest of unit at 41F or below. These products were stacked over fill line, likely causing rise in temp. PIC stated these were stacked in cooler this morning. REPEAT CDI- products moved to cool before placing into cold holding, EHS discussed not filling units over fill line. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed detergent being stored on drain board of prep sink. CDI: PIC relocated detergent.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in buckets of quaternary ammonia sanitizer at 0ppm concentration. CDI: PIC refilled buckets with 200ppm sanitizer.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed sanitizer dispenser not pulling quaternary ammonia solution through the lines and unable to dispense at 3-comp sink. PIC stated that she will call the technician to come service the dispenser. Verification visit required within 10 days to ensure compliance. Until wall dispenser is repaired, PIC will manually add quat sanitizer to sink and buckets.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking pipe under 3-comp sink and a bucket being used to catch water. Repair.