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NameCHEX GRILL
Address2736 FREEDOM DR
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/9/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee water bottles on food prep able and on the dry foo shelving in the kitchen. Relocate to prevent contamination of equipment and food.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed times on the dry erase board for the wings, chicken breast, ranch, blue cheese not updated wings stated discard time of 2:09PM; chicken breast discard time 2:11PM; ranch 2:07PM and blue cheese 2:21PM. PIC stated the products were new on the prep line and updated times were placed on the dry erase board.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed two containers of just cut lettuce cooling in a deep covered food container in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC placed cut lettuce in a shallower pan and uncovered in the walk in cooler. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies in the kitchen. Observed the back door cracked open when I arrived. Keep back door closed to prevent pests from entering the facility.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors open on recycling dumpster and lids open on trash dumpster. Ensure all lids and doors are closed to prevent the harborage of pests. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed waste spread behind and around dumpsters. Maintain all waste inside dumpsters.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed grease and dust buildup along the walls and floor. Increase cleaning frequency in these areas.