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A96

RAICES

1422 S. TRYON ST., STE 140, Charlotte, NC 28203
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111692
Latest gradeA (96)
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceSep 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 15, 2026 A 96 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed during pre-opening food preparation times. Current facility hours open at 4 PM.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. observed employee beverage stored over food preparation surface CDI removed.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P observe raw shell eggs, stored over ready to eat food such as cut melons. CDI re-organize For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed shredded cheese cold held in bottom of prep unit at 45°. CDI discarded unit to be adjusted. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed multiple cooked foods as well as cut melons that were not date marked. CDI allowed to date Mark. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P observed dry supplement powders stored on the preparation line. PIC stated they belong to an employee . Items removed to employee storage.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
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 container of quart plastic containers stored on floor these items washable no points taken.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed employee lunchbox in walk-in

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RAICES” or State ID 20600111692). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.