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NameCHICK-O-RICO
Address7510 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
STE 10A-2
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 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. Observed back hand sink obstructed by dining room chair, trash can, and step ladder. CDI - PIC removed items so hand sink was clear of any obstructions. (0)
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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) EHS observed pre-cooked chorizo with no date marks, two containers of pulled chicken with date of prep but no pull thaw date, two containers of pasta incorrectly dated with old date markings. PIC stated that the pasta noodles are cooked fresh every other day and food employee restocked pan without changing date. CDI - PIC corrected date Cooked Chorizo was observed open in bottom of low boy with no date marking. CDI - PIC added date markings to packaging Pulled chicken is cooked, pulled, then frozen for storage. EHS observed pulled chicken with date beyond 7 days. PIC stated this date was when chicken was prepared and frozen. Containers had no date of when they were pulled from freezer. EHS observed chicken still thawing from being frozen. CDI - PIC added correct date markings. REPEAT. (3) 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 .
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed facility using aluminum foil to line non food contact surfaces such as prep tables and shelving for clean dishes. EHS advised to use another protective covering that can be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. PIC stated they will convert to a harder plastic covering that can be removed for cleaning. (0)