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NameCHUCK E CHEESE #S064
Address7701 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/9/2026
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
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P EHS observed mixed salad, cottage cheese, and shredded cheese above 41F on salad bar. EHS observed facility has reduced the amount of salad mix and toppings being held on the bar to try and ensure TCS foods stay under 41F. Facility utilizes ice bath to keep TCS items on salad bar cold. EHS advised using time but facility would like to continue to try and manage cold holding. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and mixed salad. REPEAT. (1.5) 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 EHS observed mixed green salad cooling at inadequate rate in WIC. EHS observed salad mix cooling large plastic tub with lid. EHS discussed this during the last inspection and observed no improvement. CDI - PIC removed lid and stirred salad mix to quickly cool within parameters. REPEAT. (1) 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf EHS observed bacon thawing on prep counter at room temperature. CDI - PIC placed bacon under refrigeration to continue the thawing process. (0)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. EHS observed one ceiling tile above ice machine with holes present on tile creating an uneven surface and making it difficult to properly wash if needed. EHS advised to replace tile with smooth tile that would be easily cleanable and non-absorbent. (0)
56 0 Meets ventilation & 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. EHS observed two shaker bottles (one open) with employee drinks being stored under prep surface next to single service items. These employee items were not in a designated area and EHS advised PIC to designate a space for employees (0)