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NameFRIDAS MEXICAN CANTINA
Address8800 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer not dispensing properly at chemical dish machine. Upon arrival, PIC had already identified the problem, documented the work order, and advised staff to use 3 compartment sink and single service articles. AutoChlor technician arrived during inspection and conducted dish machine repair. Excellent active managerial control from PIC. (-0)
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed queso in steam-well at 109F which PIC states should have been already reheated. CDI- Queso reheated to over 165F at stove, then returned to steam-well for holding at 135F and above. Steam-well observed in good repair. (-1.5)
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT. No escalation of points for single item. Improved date marking observed across premises. 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) Observed on container of beef in WIC which expired yesterday. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of item. (-1.5)
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed on sani-bucket with wiping cloths stored on floor beside prep sinks. CDI- Bucket brought 6 inches above ground. (-0)
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT. 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 corrosion on racks in WIC and dry storage; clean or replace rusted racks. (-0.5)