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NameCOOK OUT #277
Address20220 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsTPHC - Many cold items on the make line. Times are kept in the Cook Out Daily Log Establishment occasionally conducts large take-out orders (200+ meals) for churches in the community

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw bacon stored above cooked BBQ in the walk-in cooler. Observed open bag of raw chicken breast stored above onion rings in the walk-in freezer. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above milk in the walk-in cooler. CDI - All items were moved to the correct order.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed pre-filled time stamps for the entire day of TPHC. CDI - Manager corrected time stamps and will now fill them out individually.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
49 1 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.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed a water hose being cut off by a splitter valve with an ASSE-1001 backflow prevention device that is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - Water was turned off at the faucet.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 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.