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NameSMOOTHIE KING #488
Address1600 E WOODLAWN RD
STE 220
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/8/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

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 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Facility operating without a certified food protection manager. **REPEAT** For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee beverages stored on prep surfaces. CDI- PIC relocated drinks to approved location.
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food employee use bare hands to turn off faucet after washing hands. CDI- Employee washed hands using correct procedure.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food employee use hand sink to fill up drinking cup. CDI- EHS provided education to PIC.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 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 thermometer probe and casing soiled with reside. CDI- PIC took thermometer to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink was at 100ppm. Dishes were actively in the sink to be washed. CDI- PIC refilled the sink with sanitizer at the correct concentration. 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
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed hot shot insect repellent stored with dry goods on shelf. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded of the insect repellent.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee preparing smoothies without the use of a hair restraint. **REPEAT**
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed both sanitizer buckets under 200ppm of Quat sanitizer. CDI- Buckets were refreshed with sanitizer at the correct concentration.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed several containers above three sink being stacked while wet. Allow equipment to air dry before stacking. **REPEAT**
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed outside of equipment on the line, storage shelves, and storage areas are in need of more frequent cleaning. **REPEAT**
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout throughout on the line and cracked tiles under the 3-compartment sink.