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NamePENINSULA PRIME
Address19918 NORTH COVE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment serves undercooked prime rib for a special. Remaining prime rib is cooled and then cooked to order for French dip. Parasite Destruction / Aquacultured Letter Present. EHS requests updating form to 2026. Several salted butter products are stored on ice Caesar Dressing is made with raw egg Oyster tags labeled and stored properly

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a dump tray inside of the bar hand sink. CDI - Item was moved to the actual dump sink. Points reduced due to significant improvement from previous inspection.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food items in the walk-in cooler.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed house-made garlic and oil stored at room temperature. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded and will now be kept in the prep cooler. No points due to significant improvement in cold holding.
25 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No Yes No REPEAT 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote -Pf Observed missing disclosure for the main menu and Seasonal menu. Observed missing asterisks for Caesar Salad (raw egg), Salmon and Steak Salad.
28 0 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 chemicals stored above paper towels in dry storage. CDI - Chemicals were moved to the bottom shelf.
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 intact ROP fish packages 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 a few bins of flour or sugar without labels.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocado’s in the prep cooler with stickers still attached.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No REPEAT 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed several spatulas and utensils sitting in 109 degree water.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of single-service trays on the floor of the storage room.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler. No increase in points due to significant improvement in equipment throughout facility.
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. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed one open dumpster door. Improvements made from previous inspection in addition to obtaining drain plugs.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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.