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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 1/5/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsPIC stated facility has obtained new hot holding box for empanadas. EHS observed equipment to be approved.

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 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf EHS observed hand sink by make line with soap dispenser in disrepair. EHS observed no soap by hand sink at bar area. CDI - PIC Provided soap pump for access to soap for hand washing. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf EHS observed no hand towels at hand sink at bar area. CDI - PIC provided paper towels. (0)
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P EHS observed sanitizer bucket for tables and glass cleaner being stored on hand sink surface. EHS advised to move chemicals to below hand sink to avoid any contamination. CDI - PIC removed chemicals and placed under hand sink. (1)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. EHS observed walls next to grill area and hand sink accumulating food residue. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0)
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. EHS observed employee drink being stored on hand sink surface and next to glasses used for holding juice. CDI - PIC removed employee drink. (0.5)