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NameCOOK OUT #277
Address20220 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEstablishment occasionally prepares large pick-up orders such as 200 burgers. Establishment has adequate space and equipment. EHS approved all processes for these orders.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed an employee drink stored on a prep surface.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed slight microbial growth on the dining room drink machine ice chute.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 105 degree chicken tenders under a heat lamp. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a container of sanitizer stored on a shelf next to a bag of onions. CDI - Sanitizer was removed.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed containers of crushed peppermint without a label.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly tape hanging over the back kitchen hand sink. Observed fruit flies throughout the kitchen.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of potatoes stored below a dripping walk-in freezer compressor.
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 an employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed paper towels for the establishment stored inside of the employee restroom.
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 a leaking walk-in freezer compressor. Observed a leak coming from underneath the drive-through drink machine.
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. Observed food debris on the shelves of the walk-in cooler.