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NamePENINSULA PRIME
Address19918 NORTH COVE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment serves undercooked prime rib for a special. Remaining roast gets to final cook temperature before cooling down. EHS provided a roast chart for the chef during inspection. Parasite Destruction / Aquacultured Letter Present Caesar Dressing is made with raw egg Oyster tags labeled and stored properly Chef will be switching to salted butter so no items will be placed on TPHC

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 beverage stored on top of an oven.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed missing handwashing signs for two handwashing sink in the kitchen.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed one bloated can in dry storage. CDI - Item was removed to be returned to the supplier.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw tuna stored above sauces in a prep cooler. Observed open packages of frozen raw meat stored above ready-to-eat items in the walk-in freezer. CDI - Items were placed in the correct order.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed 0ppm chlorine in the bar dish machine. CDI - Chlorine was changed out and began to sanitize at the appropriate concentration.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed missing disclosure and asterisks for several items on the menu. CDI - General Manager was able to show EHS the new menu going into print that includes all asterisks and disclosure.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one spray bottle without a label. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No Yes 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 intact ROP packages of thawed fish in the walk-in cooler.
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 bins of flour and sugar without labels.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a “household use only” blender. Observed a few utensils with melted utensils. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler and clean dish storage rack.
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 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed an active water hose connected to a ASSE-1001 backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet that is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - Water was turned off. Observed a leak coming from the spray hose located at the entrance to the kitchen.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in the employee restroom.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster doors and a missing drain plug on the recycling dumpster.
55 0.50 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 base coving/tiles missing or separating from wall in mop sink area, beside meat prep room door and areas of the dish room.