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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #99
Address10605 CENTRUM PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed portioned macaroni and spring mix in cold drawers above 41F. CDI- EHS confirmed foods were last at 41F in WIC this morning at 11:00am. Items rapidly cooled at returned to cold drawers with lesser quantity to facilitate cold holding. EHS advised PIC on use of TPHC, as well. (-0)
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed short ribs and pork thawing in prep sink without running water, in 78F water. EHS advised on proper thawing methods. CDI- Thawing concluded, products removed from sink for cooling in WIC. (-0.5)
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes 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 Chef at cook line with dangling bracelet while engaged in food handling tasks. CDI- EHS advised chef and bracelet was removed. (-0)
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in 0ppm quat at sani-bucket. Also observed wiping cloth in use to moisten grill and stored nearby between uses, without sanitizer. EHS advised PIC wiping cloths must be single use or stored in sanitizer between used. CDI- Quat refilled at 350ppm. Alternate utensils for use at grill suggested; ie. Squeeze bottle and brush, etc. (-0.5)
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed knife with blade stored beneath hot wells. CDI- Knife removed and placed on clean portion of prep table. (-0)
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No REPEAT. 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed dishes stored as clean stacked while wet on racks. EHS advised that additional drying racks be add added to facilitate container drying. (-1)
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT. 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. Observed two severely damaged fryer baskets with deteriorated wire coming apart from metal frame, no longer safe to use. PIC advised to remove from service and increase replacement frequency. (-1) 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket at back dessert lowboy below soup warmer. Replace.
55 1 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 very sticky paper towel dispenses, dark stains on walls, and grease stained ceiling tiles above chicken battering station. Increased cleaning frequency advised. Replace grease stained ceiling tiles at earliest opportunity to prevent fire hazard. (-1)