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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #136
Address8115 OLD MALLARD CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed one food employee hand dispensing salad mix, touching timer system buttons, adjusting clothing and going in and out of walk in cooler without changing gloves after washing hands. CDI - PIC coached new employee on when to change gloves and wash hands. -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer in dish machine at 0 ppm while dish machine in use for dish washing. CDI - PIC instructed machine refilled with fresh water and concentration within range. -1.5- 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed buildup in pans stored as clean to the immediate left of clean drain board of dish machine. CDI - Dishes cleaned. 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No 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 several food employees in cook line with bracelets and smart watches on arms while preparing food. Remove before food prep begins. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged door on walk in freezer and ice buildup around condenser fan in walk in freezer. Repair and make sure no food has ice buildup below condenser. -0-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed buildup in lower sections inside dish machine and along piping sections up the interior wall. Clean at least every 24 hours to prevent buildup. -.5-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 buildup on outsides of stacked pans on drying shelf, touching inside of food contact surface of next pan. Observed buildup on outsides of 5 gallon buckets used to store plastic bags above prep station near soup kettle. Observed buildup on top gasket of walk in cooler door. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -0-
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed red hose attached for high pressure soil removal in dish pit without a backflow preventer. Hose left ON throughout day. VR no later than 03/02/2026 to ensure correct backflow device installed or hose turned OFF between uses. -1-