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NameCHUY'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
Address311 SE BROAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
SOUTHERN PINES NC 28387
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMoore
Inspection Date 4/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11A (Pf) Observed plates & bowls visibly soiled with food debris. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: All containers were relocated to ware-washing to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16A,1 (P) Observed rice in steam table with temperature <135F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained at 135°F or above, except that roasts may be held at a temperature of 130°F or above. CDI: Employee reheated rice on stovetop since out less than 4 hours.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (Pf) Observed chicken broth and birria in walk-in 1 without date marking. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI: PIC dated chicken broth and birria with preparation dates.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 (Pf) Observed a bottle of bleach and sprayer of grill/oven cleaner without labels. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI: PIC labeled the bottle and sprayer during inspection.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 (Pf) Observed a deep container of shredded lettuce cooling in prep unit. 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. CDI: Lettuce was spread out into a pan and placed in walk-in 1 without a cover to cool quickly.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 (C) Observed both back doors with gaps around them. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Properly seal back doors to prevent the entry of pests and/or rodents.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14B,1 (C) Observed wiping stored in chlorine sanitizer <50 ppm. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. Maintain chlorine sanitizer at a concentration of 50-200 ppm.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12B (C) Observed scoop handle touching chicken base and a bowl being used as a scoop in maseca. Cup being used and stored in Jamaica drink. FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored in FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers or EQUIPMENT that can be closed. Use scoops with handles and store scoop handles up and out of the food.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11A (C) Observed metal containers stacked wet. After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be air-dried. Allow containers to completely air dry prior to stacking.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 (Pf) Observed chlorine test strips expired. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. CDI: PIC provided a receipt for chlorine test strips that are arriving on Wednesday.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113B (C) Observed dumpster doors open. Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. Keep dumpster doors closed.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 (C) Observed floor tiles in women’s restroom cracked and a few areas of floor tiles in kitchen damaged (holes). PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Repair damaged floor tiles.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-501.14A (C) Observed ceiling vent near soda fountain dusty. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned, and filters changed so they do not become source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Clean ceiling vent.