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NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE NC041
Address5349 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PY
STE 400
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/12/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEHS provided Employee Reporting Agreement and new Bodily Fluid Clean Up procedures via email during inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed food employees unable to name reportable illnesses or symptoms when questioned, and were unable to find company’s written employee health policy. CDI - PIC called ownership to locate company’s written employee health policy, and PIC moved to more accessible location. EHS coached PIC and staff on which illnesses and symptoms must be reported. 1 pt. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No 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 employee thermometer caked with food debris during inspection. CDI - Employee cleaned and sanitized. 0 pts.
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer with concentration of 0ppm quat during inspection. CDI - PIC replaced solution with correctly dosed sanitizer. Repeat. 1 pt.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. 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 food debris littered on floor in WIC and WIF during inspection. More thorough or frequent cleaning needed to preclude pest harborage. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and prep areas. Repair or replacement needed. Repeat. 1 pt.