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NameCOOK OUT #277
Address20220 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsTPHC - Many cold items on the make line and meat prep cooler. Times are kept in the Cook Out Daily Log Establishment occasionally conducts large take-out orders (200+ meals) for churches in the community Through conversation with the manager, he revealed that Cook Out cools BBQ, Chili, Queso, Chicken Quesadillas. Risk Category may change due to the amount of cooling.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No Yes No REPEAT 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 storage shelf above food.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. -P Observed an employee recontaminate hands after washing by turning the faucet off with bare hands. Observed an employee change gloves after handling raw burger patties without washing. CDI - Employee was educated and they rewashed hands.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed two cups stored inside of a hand sink. CDI - Items were discarded.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed a few soiled dishes stored as clean. CDI - Items were removed and placed in the 3-compartment sink.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No REPEAT 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch and one employee without a hair restraint.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 / grease on shelves and sides of equipment.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No 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. Observed heavy food debris on the floor and underneath equipment.