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NamePAPI RICKO
Address1226 CENTRAL AV
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. Observed both manager’s ServSafe certifications expired. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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) -Observed cooked, portioned bags of noodles in under-grill drawer without date marks. -CDI- PIC verified cook date of items by referencing larger batch in WIC (1/27). -Observed shredded chicken held past its 7-day timeframe (cook date of 1/21). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the chicken. 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 .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. -Observed wet stacking among multiple dishes (wet containers/dishes stacked prior to complete air drying).
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 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 box of single-service items (to-go containers) stored directly on the floor in the shed. Raise at least 6 inches above the ground.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. -Observed unused prep tables stored outside facility, near shed. Remove items from premises if not in use.