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NameCHEX GRILL & WINGS
Address3128 THE PLAZA
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/17/2026
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
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. CDI- CFPM arrived after a 1/3 of the inspection had been completed. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food thermometer stored as clean with food residue and debris accumulation. CDI- PIC removed item to be cleaned and sanitized.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed shredded lettuce and pan of cut romaine temping above 41F in flip top. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool in standing reach-in. Ensure that flip top unit is maintained closed when not in use and when active cooking at the grill is taking place. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P. Observed chicken wings being held with incorrect time on white board. EHS arrived shortly before 2pm and observed time on board stated 230pm - 630pm. CDI- PIC adjusted time to correct start time due to temp of wings being above 135F. Ensure that food held on time is held with correct time and are discarded at end of 4 hour parameter.
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 multiple flying insects throughout establishment. PIC stated that pest control is done weekly and signs have been placed to ensure outer opening are maintained closed.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed two large plastic containers holding cut lettuce maintained in undrained ice. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had container drained. *REPEAT*
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P. Observed can wash hose with continuous water flow without proper back flow preventer. CDI- after discussion with EHS, PIC turned off faucet and drained hose.