A99
RICOS ACAI BLAKENEY
8440 REA RD, STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019552
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 3, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceJun 19, 2019
Score history
Jun 19, 2019Higher is betterSep 3, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 3, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 10 day VR to ensure thin probe thermometer is functioning.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
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 open cartons of coconut milk and almond milk with no labels indicating date of opening. CDI - PIC verified date opened and placed labels.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .
Observed thin probe thermometer unable to turn on. 10 DAY VR REQUIRED
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed 1 wet wiping cloth on prep top.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors to shared dumpsters open. Keep dumpster doors closed. -0.5-
Apr 14, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one container of granola with nuts not labeled. Label all working containers.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoops in frozen fruits and vegetables in freezer with handles touching the food. Keep all handles above the top of the food. CDI - PIC removed all scoops and placed in 3 comp sink to be w/r/s.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors to dumpster open. Keep dumpster doors closed.
May 28, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS provided updated Bodily Fluid Clean Up Procedures and Employee Reporting Agreements during inspection.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −1
Repeat violation
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed employee wearing bracelets while working with customer foods during inspection. Ensure all jewelry is removed from wrists and hands while working with customer foods.
Repeat. 1 pt.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Observed various heavily damaged cutting boards in use and being stored as clean during inspection. Replacement or resurfacing necessary.
0 pts.
Aug 11, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P - Observed food employee pick up soiled item from ground and throw in trash then change gloves before proceeding to food preparation. CDI, employee removed gloves and washed hands before doning new gloves.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe therm'ometer for accurate measure of thin foods.- Pf- PIC not able to locate food thermometer. Vr required.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed bracelet on wrist of food employee.
Nov 4, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM on site during inspection. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. CDI-Food employee placed wet cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 7, 2022 A 99 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM on site upon arrival to facility. CDI-Manager arrived before the end of the inspection. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf.Employee health policy doesn’t include nontyphoidal Salmonella. CDI-REHS educated and provided PIC with an updated employee health acknowledgement form to properly inform food employees.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Establishment does not have written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events. CDI-REHS educated and provided PIC a template plan to be implemented.
Jul 14, 2021 A 98 · 2 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C Observed no CFPM manager on site during inspection. Repeat
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed an expired sanitizer kit. VR will be done by 07-24-2021 to ensure a new kit is provided.
Dec 21, 2020 A 98 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. REPEAT. Observed no one present that is certified as a food protection manager.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several plastic containers soiled with sticker residue but stored as clean. CDI - Items sent back for rewashing. Discussed with PIC the use of dissolvable labels.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed clean knives and scoops stored in container soiled with food debris.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed bowl lids stored out on counter without any protection from splashing of foods or debris. Keep sleeves on items.
No signature needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.
Jun 3, 2020 A 99 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no one certified as a food protection manager present.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handsink. CDI - Handwash sign provided and posted.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no probe thermometer in facility. It does not have to be thin probe, but must be a probe thermometer. VR to be done by 6/12/20.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no sanitizer test strips in facility. VR to be done by 6/12/20.
No signature needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.
Jun 19, 2019 A 96 · 5 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −1.5
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF
Observed food employee failed to demonstrate any knowledge about employee health, symptoms or diseases. CDI- EHP re-sent
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P Observed food employees donning gloves without first washing hands. CDI- hands washed2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P Observed food employee handling cards/$ then donn gloves for food prep. CDI- hands washed and new gloves donned
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed multiple working containers of foods unlabeled.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed flies in front kitchen
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth on prep cutting board.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RICOS ACAI BLAKENEY” or State ID 2060019552). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.