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PULP JUICE AND SMOOTHIE BAR
9623 BAILEY RD, UNIT 105, Cornelius, NC 28031
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111298
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedJun 23, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceMay 12, 2025
Score history
May 12, 2025Higher is betterJun 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 23, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no CFPM personnel present at time of inspection. PIC is currently in the class to obtain certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P-
Observed whole tomato with grey growth around stem. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded tomato.
Nov 25, 2025 A 98 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: EHS provided updated employee health and V&D handouts.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands before working with clean equipment used to handle foods meant for Togo order. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee stop task to wash hands properly before returning to task.
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands before donning gloves to prep food pans. CDI- PIC had food employee stop task, remove gloves, and properly wash hands before returning to task.
May 12, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
Observed open package of precooked chicken in the upright cooler without date mark. CDI by date mark.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed ice scoop stored in standing water. Modify scoop holder so water drains out.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed bottom shelf of storage racks with single service items are < 6” from the floor.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PULP JUICE AND SMOOTHIE BAR” or State ID 20600111298). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.