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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Address16641 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/4/2024
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
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee dump ice in handwashing sink near drink station. CDI - Ice was removed by regulator. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage in male restroom. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided -1 point-
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. CDI - PIC readjusted hose to chlorine container and a new concentration of 50ppm was achieved. PIC has been advised to conduct frequent sanitizer concentration checks throughout the day. -0 points- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
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 Observed covered and wrapped portions of charred corn on the cob, rice, and sliced tomatoes cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Coverings were removed to allow cold air to circulate in and around food. PIC has been advised to cool TCS foods to 41F or below prior to wrapping or portioning. -REPEAT- -1 point- 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelets. -0 points-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 food splash and residues on walls behind hot holding and cold holding equipment. Observed food splash and debris on flooring under prep tables. Observed paper towel dispensers with food splash and breading mixture accumulation. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-