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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #136
Address8115 OLD MALLARD CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/4/2016
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
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed meatballs hot holding below 135F. CDI meatballs were reheated above 165F. Hot holding unit was turned up.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed 7 tubs of lettuce, cheese, butter and sour cream above 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI PIC stated items were recent prepared. Items placed in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Recommends placing butter, cheese and sour cream on TPHC. Documentation emailed to PIC.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed one bag of corn in walk-in cooler not date marked. CDI PIC labeled.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed sanitizer stored on prep surface beside peppers. CDI sanitizer placed on floor. PIC stated they will obtain risers for bucket.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 6 tubs of lettuce cooling tightly covered in bus tubs in walk-in cooler. Observed lettuce cooling in drawer cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed equipment stacked wet in several areas of kitchen. REPEAT VIOLATION.