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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Address16641 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed Mac & cheese, lemon garlic butter temping above 41F in cold drawer after being held in unit overnight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed raw pork chops and sliced cheese in cold drawer under grill, Mac & cheese and lemon garlic butter in 2D cold drawer, shredded cheese in ice bath in expo window, all temping above 41F. CDI- PIC removed items to be rapidly cooled in WIF, see item #20. 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 .
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans being wet nested in dish pit area. EHS discussed air drying methods and procedures to prevent potential for residual contamination. *REPEAT*
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets of lowest cold drawer under 2D flip top in disrepair. Replace gaskets.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 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 build up of debris and residue in gaskets of refrigerated drawers under grill top. Observed dark residue accumulation on hood system. Observed general cleaning needed on sides and tight areas of equipment at end of cookline. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT*
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed food employee’s personal drink stored on prep counter while active food prep was occurring. CDI- PIC discarded item.