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A99

CHEX GRILL AND WINGS

10012 BENFIELD RD, STE 306, Charlotte, NC 28269
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111011
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedJul 21, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceJun 24, 2024

Score history

7085100 Jun 24, 2024: 100Oct 7, 2024: 100Jan 16, 2025: 100May 27, 2025: 99Aug 12, 2025: 100Dec 16, 2025: 98.5Jul 21, 2026: 99
Jun 24, 2024Higher is betterJul 21, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 21, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment uses TPHC for cooked chicken wings, chicken breast, wing sauces, ranch, and blue cheese dressings. Start and discard times are tracked using dry erase board. Written TPHC procedures are located on reach in freezer and walk in cooler door.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chlorine bleach stored above single use food wrappers and food bags. CDI - Bleach was moved to designated storage area away form food, equipment, and utensils. -1 point-
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed house flies in facility. Control insects to prevent infestation. -0 points-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 coving missing from wall next to walk in cooler. Repair coving. -0 points-

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Dec 16, 2025 A 98.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Front handwashing sink does not have cold water. Water temperature was measured at 155F. High water temperature may discourage correct and frequent handwashing. Restore cold water to handwashing sink to promote as much handwashing as possible. Establishment uses TPHC for cooked chicken wings, chicken breast, wing sauces, ranch, and blue cheese dressings. Start and discard times are tracked using dry erase board. Written TPHC procedures are located on reach in freezer and walk in cooler door.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Corrected during inspection
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment at start of inspection. CDI - CFPM arrived during inspection after PIC phone call. -1 point- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in male restroom. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided. -0 points-
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked French fries being held on prep table without temperature control. French fries had a temperature of 95F. PIC stated that French fries are fried, held on prep table for approximately 10-20 minutes, then discarded. CDI - French fries were placed on TPHC. Establishment uses TPHC for cooked chicken wings, chicken breast, wing sauces, ranch, and blue cheese dressings. PIC has been advised to add French fries to the list of items being held on TPHC and to track start and end times on kitchen dry erase board. -0 points- 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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Observed torn gasket on low boy reach in cooler door under flip top cooler. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard being used to line shelving under raw chicken in walk in cooler. Cardboard had absorbed food splash and residues. PIC has been instructed to discard cardboard and/or replace with material that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. -0.5 points-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 gaskets of low boy reach in cooler. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-

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Aug 12, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment uses TPHC for cooked chicken wings, chicken breast, wing sauces, ranch, and blue cheese dressings. Start and discard times are tracked using dry erase board. Written TPHC procedures are located on reach in freezer and walk in cooler door.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 27, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Facility needs to ensure that correct dates are placed on food. Please use prep dates and not dates pans were changed out.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handwashing sink was blocked. CDI Trash bin was moved
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed tomatoes labeled with incorrect date. CDI..Date was corrected 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed in use squeeze bottles without labels

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Jan 16, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 7, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 24, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHEX GRILL AND WINGS” or State ID 20600111011). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.