A99.5

SMOOTHIE KING #463

8710 KREFELD DR, Charlotte, NC 28227

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022987

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 1, 2026

Inspections on record19

On record sinceJan 5, 2016

Score history

Jan 5, 2016Higher is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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. OBSERVED FLOORS needs cleaning under equipment. Buildup was observed under RI coolers.

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Apr 15, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed eggs cold holding in the RI at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking of dishes in the cleaned dish area.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on prep area.

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Jul 7, 2025 A 97.5 · 5 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. OBSERVED an incomplete employee health policy in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC was provided another and education provided on the changes. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P. Observed employee wash hands and turn off water with bare hands, without using wiping cloth after cleaning. Education was provided on hand washing procedures. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed sanitizer buckets stored above single use items in the prep area. CDI. PIC removed

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing jewelry while working with food.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one torn gasket on reach in cooler. Replace torn gasket. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sink in disrepair. Needs to be fixed. Repeat

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Apr 11, 2025 A 97.5 · 3 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed build up on upper inside surface of bulk ice machine. CDI: PIC cleaned ice machine. 4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed equipment and utensils being sanitized in sanitizer compartment of 3 compartment sink in which items being sanitized were not fully submerged in sanitizer. CDI: PIC filled compartment with more sanitizer solution to fully submerge items in sanitizer for appropriate contact time of all surfaces of equipment and utensils.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one torn gasket on reach in cooler. Replace torn gasket.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 floor tiles that are broken and missing near yogurt freezer and 3 compartment sink. Replace missing and broken floor tiles. REPEAT.

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Nov 12, 2024 A 98 · 5 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed facility operating without a Certified Food Protection Manager onsite. A CFPM shall be onsite during all hours of operation.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bag of dry milk being stored on floor in dry food storage room/ office. Store food products at least 6 inches above the floor.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 build up in 3 door reach in cooler. Clean as needed.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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 missing floor tiles near 3 compartment sink. Replace missing tiles.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee hand bag, lunch and sweater being stored on top of dry food goods on dry storage shelf in office. Store employee clothing and possessions separate from food and equipment.

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Jan 31, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed minor pink build up accumulating in the ice machine.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed approximately three (3) misaligned tiles at 3 compartment sink, exposing unsealed concrete flooring beneath them. Repair/replace floor tiling as needed to prevent potential accumulation of water. -REPEAT VIOLATION- Note: previously marked cracked floor tiling was considerably improved from previous notation. 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. Observed cleaning needed to remove black debris under 3 comp sink and ice machine area.

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Sep 25, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in gender neutral employee restroom. -REPEAT VIOLATION-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Repeat violation

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Apr 5, 2023 A 99 · details not yet loaded