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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #99
Address10605 CENTRUM PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsExtra TPHC templates: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english This inspection marks the second consecutive instance of cold holding out of compliance with full points deducted. If cold holding is out of compliance at next inspection, and risk control plan or permit action may follow. PIC is encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several dishes stored as clean with date mark residue and/or food debris. CDI- PIC re-washes and sanitizes dishes. (-3) 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT; Second consecutive inspection with full points taken. See comment. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed TCS foods in cold wells at front service area, across from cook line, and to left of fryers above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of items, and removes top third of overfilled blue cheese dressing at server area. EHS advises use of TPHC at cold well across from cook line where items are used at rapid pace. (-3) 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw steaks slacking under 85F degree water at prep sink. CDI- PIC ceases thawing process. EHS advises on proper thawing methods. (-0)
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several cutting boards with deep scoring no longer able to be cleaned and sanitized. CDI- PIC removes boards from service. Replacement boards are already onsite. (-0)
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed metal steak presses at cook line with severe accumulation of grease residue, no longer cleanable. Presses should be restored to cleanable condition or removed from service. 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 several microwaves with food splatter and debris on inside and outside. (-0.5)
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed no backflow prevention device at hose with continuous pressure nozzle in ware-washing area. CDI- PIC to keep water flow valve turned off. (-0)
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT. 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 debris and spills on floors, beneath, and on the sides of cooking equipment and coolers throughout. Increased cleaning frequency advised. (-0.5)