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NameSMOOTHIE KING #0251
Address8022 PROVIDENCE RD
SUITE 400
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsMore information on drink powders containing selenium required to determine if powders are approved as GRAS.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed front handsink storing sponges and void of paper towels during inspection. Observed back handsink blocked with trash can. CDI - Sponges removed. Front handsink stocked with paper towels. Back handsink made accessible. 1 pt.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed almond milk stored in top of prep unit holding above 41F during inspection. Almond milk voluntarily discarded. Observed multiple TCS foods in RIC holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. RIC unable to maintain proper temperature when opened. REHS observed ambient in unit 41F when closed for an extended period of time, and jump up to 67F after being opened for a short period of time. Maintenance contacted during inspection. All out of temperature foods voluntarily discarded. All other TCS foods moved to front prep unit. 72 hour VR required. Repeat. 1.5 pts. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed containers of almond milk and oat milk in prep unit not baring date of opening during inspection. PIC unable to verify opening date. CDI - Both items voluntarily discarded. 0 pts. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer dispensing above safe levels during inspection. CDI - Maintenance contacted during inspection. Facility to dilute and test sanitizer until repair. 0 pts.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door open during inspection. CDI - PIC closed. 0 pts.