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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 10/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 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 No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed single portion containers of chopped kale, sweet potatoes, and corn stored in flip top cooler with cold holding temperatures between 49F and 53F. Items were portioned and placed into flip top cooler before lunch service. CDI - Items were taken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. PIC has been advised to cool portioned containers of food to 41F or less prior to placing in flip top cooler. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
37 2 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 large storage bin of sugar, shaker containers of ingredients, and plastic containers of food on shelving and in dry storage area without labeling. -REPEAT- -2 points-
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees preparing food while wearing bracelets. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing food without wearing hair restraint. -REPEAT- -1 point-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin with handle making contact with ice. CDI - Ice scoop was repositioned. -0 points-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single use plastic spoon being used as a serving spoon for yogurt in flip top cooler. -0 points-
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in unisex restroom. -0 points-