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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #136
Address8115 OLD MALLARD CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. EHS observed preportioned cups of four-cheese sauce and spinach artichoke dip in a reach-in cooler at 52F and 50F. Ambient temp of the unit was 55F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded the food that was out of temperature. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed several flies throughout the inspection.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 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. EHS observed several dishes wet stacked on the clean dishes rack. Dishes should be stacked in a way to allow for drying.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. The reach-in cooler near the line had an ambient temp 55F. PIC stated maintenance would be called. EHS also observed ice buildup on the floor, walls, and condenser of the Walk in Cooler. * REPEAT*
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. EHS observed a small leak coming from the faucet of the two compartment sink. 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P. EHS observed the sprayer of the hose hanging in the mop sink and touching the drain, as well as a chemical hose without a 1" air gap. CDI. PIC moved the sprayer and cut the chemical hose to provide an air gap.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes No No 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. EHS observed dust on the wall and ceiling over food bowls on line. CDI. Lid was added. PIC stated they would clean the dust when they have time. Floors had debris and were damp throughout the inspection. General cleaning frequency should be increased.