Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
Logo Main Menu
Mecklenburg County Health Dept
Public Health Inspections
Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
  
 

Premises Information

Return to Inspections
NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE #NC-101
Address20130 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses several approved additives such as: Fat burner and energizer tablets, Collagen Peptides, Multi Vitamins, Probiotics and Vitamin B12.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present is certified.
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed one dented can of pineapple in dry storage. CDI - Can was removed to be returned to the supplier.
17 1 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food Yes No No 3-701.11(A) Food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. -P Observed two bags of cut lettuce in the walk-in cooler with visible signs of microbial growth and breakdown. CDI - Product was voluntarily discarded.
27 0 Food additives: approved & properly used Yes No No 3-202.12 Food may not contain unapproved food additives or additives exceeding levels generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as specified in 21 CFR 181-186. -P 3-302.14 Protection from Unapproved Additives (P) Observed “Dynamite Force - Fat Burner and Energizer” tablets that are not FDA approved additives. Observed “Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides” made from Beef Collagen that is unapproved by the FDA. CDI - Establishment will discontinue use of these products until they have been approved. EHS will make a follow up visit to ensure the items are removed from the menu board.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cut tomatoes attempting to cool in the top of a prep cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a boxes of food stored on the floor next to the walk-in cooler.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster doors and a broken drain plug.