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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5520
Address9950 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/19/2017
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee gatorade drink stored in the dessert reach in cooler intermingled with facility food. CDI-The drink was removed.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several pans and the slicer containing residue buildup on the inside. CDI-The pans and slicer were brought back to the dish machine for cleaning and sanitizing. Re-training is needed.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed two containers of sour cream and cheese cold holding above 45F in the small cold hold prep unit. CDI-the products were placed into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. It appears that the unit has frozen over not allowing for proper circulation. An ice bath was made until unit can be repaired.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled bottle of degreaser on the counter. CDI-The bottle was properly labeled.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several small flies, and one or two large flies. Increase pest control management.
42 0.50 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 pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking. REPEAT.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on the racks in the walk in cooler, in the QB prep drawers, inside of the ice cream cooler, underneath the lowboy drawers, and the back splash behind the grill. Have cleaned.