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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Address16641 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/1/2014
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
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No Raw animal foods shal be properly stored to prevent contamination. (3-302.11) Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle steaks in reach in cooler and and walk in cooler. CDI-rearranged.Foods shall be protected from contamination. (3-304.11) Observed asparagus stored in direct contact with shelving in walk in cooler. Also observed the bottom of one pan in direct contact with cut leafy greens in flip top cooler. CDI-items washed.
27 0 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No Yes Variance or HACCP plan may be required for vacuum packaged soups. (8-201.13/3-502.11) Soups are received by restaurant in reduced oxygen packaging. Soup is then heated in water bath and left unopened until needed. PIC stated that there is no set procedure on what is done with unopened leftover soup and was unable to tell EHS exactly what is done with soup left in bag. If soup is cooled down in vacuum sealed bag, facility may need to obtain a variance from the state. Will follow up with facility. VR.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No Use proper cooling methods. (3-501.15) Observed sliced tomatoes not cooled properly before being placed in open top cooler. Also observed diced chicken cooling in walk in cooler wrapped in plastic bags in deep portion. Cool in thin portions and wait until product is cooled to 45F before portioning in plastic bags.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No Properly air dry utensils. (4-901.11) Observed pans stacked while wet.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (6-501.11) Observed leak from ceiling due to heavy rains. Did not observe any clean utensils, equipment or food that may become contaminated from leak. PIC stated that a work order has already been called in to repair ceiling.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No Designate an area for employee belongings to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils. (6-403.11) Observed several phone cords and speaker belonging to employees stored on prep surface and near clean dishes.