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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 7/19/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsEHS did observe cooling but spoke with PIC about the cooling process. It was determined that after items have been prepped that items were stored in the prep unit before cooling.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no PIC on duty during over half of inspection. PIC came at end of inspection REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P observed employee wash hands and use clean hands without barrier to turn faucets off. CDI.. EHS hand employee wash hands and use paper towel barriers 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed PIC rise thermometer in hand sink
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 several contains stored as clean with sticker debris. CDI. Had PIC to move over the 3 comp sink. Also observed can opener stored as clean with build up and sticky to touch.CDI. PIC moved to 3 comp to clean 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 PIC clean thermometer in hand sink using water. CDI..EHS had PIC clean thermometer with probe wipe 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer buckets with sanitizer at 0ppm CDI Remade buckets of Quat to 400ppm 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 . 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
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 Observed cut melons, roasted sweet potatoes , bag of Kale, yogurt, jalapeño corn and kale salad above 41f see temp chart. Items were moved to WIC to quickly cool down. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed can of Raid stored on prep top shelf.CDI.. PIC moved to office.States for personal use and not for facility
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 several squeeze bottles without labels. REPEAT
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean utensils stored in bins with food debris at bottom. CDI Had PIC moved items to 3 comp to w/r/s