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NameCHEX GRILL
Address2736 FREEDOM DR
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/7/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P-Observed food employee not washing hands after placing raw chicken wings into the frying basket when switching task to handle the cooked chicken wings; only changed gloves. -CDI- EHS educated employee on how to wash hands; employee re-washed hands.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf- Observed a large can of pickles dented in dry storage area. -CDI-PIC removed food item from storage.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed in WIC unwashed cucumbers over cut washed lettuce. -CDI- PIC was educated and cucumbers were relocated to proper storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed can opener blade slightly rusted.-CDI-PIC was notified and blade was w/r/s. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No No No 3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P- Food employee did not write the start and end time for the 2nd batch of cooked chicken wings once taken out of fryer and placed in holding container. -CDI-PIC wrote the correct time stamps on the white board.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies within the facility.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans wet stacked in clean storage near the 3-comp sink.-CDI- PIC removed item to the soiled area to have rewashed.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed dry rack shelves lined with a hard plastic liner that was sticky to the touch and had water accumulated around drying utensils. -CDI-PIC removed utensils to get re-washed. PIC will remove plastic liners.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3-comp sink sanitizer compartment leaking at the bottom of the equipment. PIC is using rinsing compartment as the sanitizer and washing/rinsing in washing compartment. PIC has a work order placed.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster without a drain plug. PIC was notified.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed broken floor tiles near the WIC . Observed several floor tiles broken in front of the mop sink that had visible water accumulated under the tiles (water gushed out when EHS stepped on tile.