A99.5

CHEX GRILL & WINGS

10860 PARK RD, UNIT 104, Pineville, NC 28134

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110304

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record15

On record sinceJan 26, 2022

Score history

Jan 26, 2022Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: White board is used to track TPHC of sauces at back wall, timers on cook line used to track TPHC of cooked chicken wings stored in fryer baskets. No non-continuous cooking; process for wings is an initial round of cooking >165F, and secondary round in fryer for quality (while still on TPHC).

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed Pepsi cooler graded by NSF for prepackaged foods only holding portioned TCS sauces near the register. Equipment in good repair may continue to be used as long as cold holding can be maintained at 41F or below but should be replaced either at earliest opportunity, or immediately, if in poor repair. (-0) 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed one fryer basket with deteriorated wire pulled apart from the metal frame, no longer safe to use. PIC states a replacement has been ordered, and damaged basket will not be used in meantime. EHS advised PIC to remove the basket from service and from the cook line. (-0.5) 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken handle on RIF revealing insulation material underneath. PIC states a work order has been placed, and either the front plate, or entire cooler will be replaced.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed trash and various debris outside dumpster on ground. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed top lid to dumpster on left side with open lid. (-0)

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Jun 1, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Wings held on TPHC and tracked with white board near back hand sink.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed containers nesting on clean rack while still damp. CDI- Dishes spread apart to facilitate drying. EHS advises addition of extra clean dish rack space. (-0.5)

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Dec 1, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: -Chef explains chicken wings are par cooked, but EHS verified second round of heating is for quality only. Chicken wings observed fully cooked after first round in fryer.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed over-stacked cheese at 44F in fliptop. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of cheese which was in fliptop overnight. (-0)

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

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 shredded lettuce in undrained ice water inside WIC. EHS advises PIC not to allow sliced lettuce to remain stored in undrained water once ice has melted following the cooling window. (-1)

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT. *No escalation of points due to separate area than prior inspection. 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 food debris in gasket of RIC and fliptop lowboys. Increased cleaning frequency advised. (-0.5)

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed chemical dispensers at 3 comp sink no longer in use with dark residue. Clean wall attachments at earliest opportunity, and remove unnecessary hard-wear from wall. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed chipped flooring tile throughout main kitchen. PIC states reflooring has already been scheduled for near future. (-0)

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