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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #136
Address8115 OLD MALLARD CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/28/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Proper cooking time and temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P - Observed an employee cooking chicken on the grill. Employee stated it was done and ready to serve but the internal temperature was only 123F. He left it on the grill for a little longer and told me it was ready again but it was only 155F on the inside. The chicken was cooked longer and finally reached at least 165F. The final cook temperature before it was plated was 191F. Employees need to make sure they are checking final cook temperatures with thermometers.
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 3 tubs of salad, and 4 pans of steaks above 45F (see temp. chart). The items were out on the cook line less than 4 hours so they were placed in the walk in cooler to cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No General comment 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed 5 unlabeled shakers on the cook line.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No General comment 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. - Observed the handle of the scoop down in the croutons in the server area. CDI - the scoop was removed and will be stored on a plate next to the container.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No Repeat violation 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed plates and bowls stacked wet.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a prep unit with an ambient air temperature of 50F. PIC is not using the bottom if the unit it is repaired. Verification required 7/8/2017