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NameCHEX GRILL & WINGS MATTHEWS
Address1609 SARDIS RD N
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/12/2021
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed raw beef patties stored above cut lettuce in the line reach in cooler. CDI - PIC reorganized so that raw beef is on one side of cooler only. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed multiple cases of unclean produce stored above ready to eat food items in walk in cooler. Do not store unwashed produce above other foods that are washed and/or are ready to eat including cheeses and condiments. CDI- PIC reorganized cooler. 1.5 point deduction
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed slicer with dried food residue on blade assembly and buildup on can opener blade and mechanism. CDI - PIC returned to dish for recleaning.
15 1 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food Yes No No 3-701.11 Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food - P. Observed large bus tub of cooked chicken wings at room temperature double stacked with in use wings in container nested above. Both tubs of wings on same shelf in kitchen adjacent to fryers. PIC noted that the wings were from previous day and that they held them in the kitchen so they could take a picture for credit and send to above store leadership. Wings no longer wholesome or safe for consumption should have been discarded or removed from service area before placing in use food with them today. CDI - EHS directed employee to discard. Wings placed into dumpster. 1.0 point deduction
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed bulk containers of portion cups filled with house made ranch and blue cheese dressings sitting at room temperature holding at 66f - 67f. PIC noted that they allow the bulk containers of cups to sit out for lunch and then return to cooler before removing again for dinner. TPHC not in use for these items. CDI - cups discarded. Do not allow TCS foods to sit at room temperature unless using TPHC procedures. When using temperature control, maintain TCS foods at 41f or lower or at 135f or higher. 1.5 point deduction
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed chicken salad, feta cheese, mixed shredded cheese with no date marking in line coolers. CDI- PIC applied date marks. REPEAT - 1.5 point deduction
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records No Yes Yes 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf. Observed dry erase boards with wings, grilled chicken and sauces marked with times but no procedures available for TPHC timing process in use. Timing system states products discard time 2:30 pm - only wings discarded. EHS directed PIC to discard grilled chicken and sauces after timing was expired. Items discarded. When using TPHC, maintain written procedures describing the process in use and a list of foods using the process in addition to time marking the items. Discard all food using TPHC once the time expires. REPEAT - 1.0 point deduction Verification Required.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed spray bottle marked sanitizer holding what appears to be soapy water. Observed chemical in spray bottle hanging beside hand sink with no identification. CDI - PIC applied labels. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed quat sanitizer in spray bottle not diluted as instructed per manufacturers instructions testing at grater than 400ppm. Test strip reading off the scale. CDI - PIC diluted to proper concentration. Use test strips to ensure sanitizers are mixed at proper concentrations and are not at toxic levels. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P. Observed spray bottle of grill cleaner stored immediately adjacent to open bags of fish and chip breader under flat top grill. CDI - cleaner moved. Do not store chemicals with food items. REPEAT - 1.0 point deduction
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed multiple squirt bottles of liquids at grill area with no identification. Label all food items that are not easily identifiable.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed grill/line employee handling food wearing watch and bracelet. 2-302.11 (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed front employee with long unrestrained hair and long painted fingernails handling open packaged foods, checking orders, and adding condiments. CDI - PIC to re-assigned order checking duties to back of house staff instead of front of house employee. EHS instructed PIC that all employees who handle exposed food must adhere to same personal hygiene standards as back of house food employees. 0.5 point deduction
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple used soiled wiping cloths laying on equipment surfaces in back of house. Once a wiping cloth has been used, either remove it to soiled linen for cleaning or place it into sanitizer at the proper concentration if the cloth will be used again. Do not leave soiled cloths laying on equipment. 0.5 point deduction
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed heads of lettuce cut for use without washing. PIC noted that since the lettuce was in plastic wrap that it was already clean. EHS directed employee to read packaging on product to determine if lettuce was pre-washed as plastic may be used on both clean and unclean items. Wash all produce that is not received in ready to eat form.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed bowl used to portion frozen fries laying in the fries. Store in use utensils in a sanitary manner and not in the food.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed food contact press plate on slicer in poor repair with cracked/broken areas no longer cleanable. Repair/replace.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. No test kit available for quat sanitizer in use. Provide test kits for all sanitizers in use in the facility. Verification Required. 0.5 point deduction
52 0 Garbage and 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 dumpster with both side doors open and exposed waste and flies present. Dumpster is not shared.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal employee cell phone laying on prep table at grill area. Observed cell phones, chargers, etc laying on top of prep unit above food items. Designate an area away from food or food contact items for the storage of personal items.