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NameCHEX GRILL AND WINGS UNIVERSITY
Address440 E MCCULLOUGH DR
SUITE 120
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsPIC stated that he prepped the sliced provolone on the slicer upstairs at Vavela coffee. Business license is under two different entities with same managers. Ensure that food prepped for Chex Wings is designated to Chex kitchen permitted space and not Vavela coffee.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed 2 large batches chicken salad (for Vavela) that was prepared 2 days ago and still at 49F and 52F. CDI chicken salad discarded. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken sitting out on the counter above 41F. CDI shrimp discarded and chicken moved to fryer baskets for cooking. 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) (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 facility using TPHC for wing flavors, chicken wing batches, grilled chicken, ranch and blue cheese and no time stamps recorded for anything. CDI items just prepared within an hour and time stamps added.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P) Observed bottle of bleach stored next to celery that was being cut for service. CDI bleach bottle discarded.
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 chicken salad cooled while stacked in covered bus tubs. CDI product discarded. Observed lettuce that was cooling in bins at 45F. Facility added cold water from the faucet that is coming out at 67F and increased temperatures to 67F. CDI items opened and spread out to help with cooling. Suggest not adding water to lettuce to help product cool faster. 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Observed employees working in the kitchen with no hair restraints.
49 0.50 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 shelving, racks, prep units, and exterior of grill and fryers in need of cleaning.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking Observed personal drinks, cell phones, and keys stored on prep tables with food that was actively prepped for service. CDI items relocated.