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NameRIO 150
Address8164 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments-No items serviced raw or uncooked or live shell stock at facility. -All items in steamwell and hot boxes held hot, not on TPHC. All transitional permit conditions have now been met: 1. Provide signage at all hand sinks. 2. Maintain trash and refuse in proper containers with closed doors and lids

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No No Yes 10 DAY VR. 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed new establishment without an employee health and reporting agreement as of yet. EHS provided county version, PIC to return copies of signed form by text or email within 10 days. FORM HERE: English version -> https://mecknc.widen.net/s/ftrdv7k6rd/food-employee-reporting-agreement Spanish version -> https://mecknc.widen.net/s/kwwtzglzzd/food-employee-reporting-agreement---spanish
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 blocked by boxes. CDI- Employee clear boxes and restore hand sink accessibility. (-0)
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed incorrect chemical dispensing hose being used to fill 3 comp sink. CDI- EHS intervenes and directed staff to the Quat sanitizer, no detergent soap. (-1.5)
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 TCS foods (onions, refried beans) in hot hold cabinet below 135F, and temperature on unit turned down too low. CDI- PIC reheats all items in hot cabinet to 165F before returning to 135F. (-1.5)
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate Yes No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin probe thermometer available onsite. CDI- Staff member runs across the street to Walmart to purchase additional thermometers. (-0)
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in soap instead of sanitizer. CDI- PIC corrects sani-bucket and informs staff of need to ensure proper chemical is used. (-0)
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed presently undiagnosed plumbing issue in men’s restroom causing sewage like odor. Restrooms remain usable, and PIC has already called in plumber for diagnostic and repair. (-0)