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NameCHEX GRILL
Address2736 FREEDOM DR
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

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 Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed signed Employee Health Agreements with Big 5. EHS educated PIC that 2017 NC Food Code requires the Big 6 reportable illnesses. CDI - PIC emailed copy of updated form. -0- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes 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 Observed TPHC form used with stamps placed on white board that are grouped by batch. Today, PIC unable to show which batch is associated with which start time. CDI - PIC amended procedure to include labeling of batches to match time stamps on white board. REPEAT -3- THIS IS THE MAXIMUM POINT DEDUCTION FOR THIS VIOLATION. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN A RISK CONTROL PLAN OR PERMIT ACTION.
33 0.50 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 tightly wrapped container of house made tomato salsa cooling at a rate of 0 degrees per minute in WI. CDI - PIC uncovered to allow proper air flow. Product reached 41F in 4 hrs. -.5- 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.12 Food that is being slacked shall be held in refrigeration at 41F and below or at any temperature if the food remains frozen. Observed raw chicken slacking at room temperature at 48F next to fryer. EHS advised PIC that slacking of food requires monitoring to ensure food remains either 41F or below or frozen. -0-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 buildup on back sides of cooking equipment at cook line. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. REPEAT -.5-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door open on dumpster. Keep closed between uses. -0-