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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #136
Address8115 OLD MALLARD CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/22/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P - Observed raw mechanically tenderized steaks stored above raw shrimp in the reach in cooler across from the oven. CDI - items were rearranged correctly.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P - Observed food debris on the deli slicer. PIC stated it was used more than 4 hours ago. CDI - slicer was taken back to the dish pit to be rewashed. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf - Observed food debris on the dicer while it was stored as clean. CDI - it was removed to be rewashed. Observed one plate with food debris on it while it was stored as clean. CDI - it was removed to be rewashed.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat violation 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P - Observed 3 tubs of salad, ribs, cheese, rib eyes and t-bones above 45F. CDI - cheese was voluntarily discarded. The other items were placed in the walk in cooler to cool (see temperature chart).
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - Observed 3 QUAT sanitizer buckets below 150 PPM (per manufacturer label). CDI - new sanitizer was provided.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a crack on the left sliding door on the ice machine. Repair/replace door. Observed a leak at the ice machine. Repair leak. Observed a split gasket on the prep unit across the grill and the prep unit in the server station. Replace gaskets.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No General comment 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed on the walk in cooler shelves and the hood grates.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No General comment 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed low grout throughout the kitchen and server area.