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NameCHEX GRILL & WINGS
Address3128 THE PLAZA
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/6/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 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 food employee eating in food prep area. -CDI- PIC instructed employee to leave. -0-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed food employee use handwashing sink to fill a cup with water to calibrate thermometer. -CDI- PIC educated food employee on proper use of handwashing sink. -1-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over RTE bread in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in prep unit and RIC below prep unit above 41F. Observed ambient air of prep unit 46F. Observed raw shrimp in RIC above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC moved items to freezer to rapidly cool and facility will not use unit until it has been repaired. **REPEAT** -3- **3DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 0 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 in kitchen area. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed opened door to outside area where WIC and freezer are located throughout the majority of inspection. -0-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored in solution of 0ppm chlorine. -CDI- PIC replaced sanitizing solution to read between 50-100ppm chlorine. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit not properly functioning. **REPEAT** **3DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open lid on dumpster. -CDI- PIC closed lid. -0-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 food backsplash on walls behind dry storage shelving. Increase cleaning frequency. **REPEAT** -0.5-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee eating at food prep area. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored on reach in units and above dry storage items. -0-