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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #99
Address10605 CENTRUM PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/2/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed staff not change gloves/wash hands after retrieving items from WIC and before tearing off plastic wrap/adding serving utensil. CDI-through discussion
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed lettuce chopper and lemon slicer stored as clean with food still stuck in blades. CDI-returned to dish area 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with residue build up. Needs a more thorough cleaning.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Repeat-Observed TCS foods cold held >41F. See chart. CDI-all voluntarily discarded. Cold holding must be in compliance or a risk control plan will be required. Verification required 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-101.11 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. - Pf. Observed degreaser without a label on bottle. CDI-through discussion w/PIC and bottle removed
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Repeat- Observed staff work with food with bracelet
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoops stored in a dirty container. Clean container more frequently. CDI-scoop and holder sent to dish machine
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.12 Do not store cleaned equipment, utensils, linen in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Repeat- Observed large immersion blender stored under bug lamp. No escalation of points due to improvement
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelving in reach-in coolers. 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. Repeat- Observed towel stored in oil (food) to be wiped on grill. Towels are not approved to sit in food.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 floors with build up under equipment, shelving, behind doors, etc.