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NameCHOPLINS RESTAURANT
Address19700 ONE NORMAN BV
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

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 three employee drinks stored on prep cooler cutting boards and shelves above food.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed an open bag of fries sitting in a container of raw meat. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 45-47 degrees raw meats and lobster in the meat prep cooler. Raw meats were moved to the walk in to cool. Items will be placed in surrounding prep coolers until the cooler is repaired.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed medicinal ointment stored in a container above the fish prep cooler. CDI - Item was removed.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed several pans of intact, ROP fish packages inside of the walk-in cooler.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed shrimp stored on undrained ice in the walk-in cooler.
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 several employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and watches. Observed one employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
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 broken beer walk-in cooler.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a mop sink hose being used for a pre-rinse due to the pre-rinse spray hose having weak flow. Observed a small leak in one prep sink faucet.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed one open dumpster door. Improvements made from previous inspection.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed rubber kick plates separating from the wall below the entrance to the walk-in coolers. Observed pitting on the floor in front of the dish machine.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee phone stored on a prep cooler cutting board.