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NameSTK STEAKHOUSE
Address201 S COLLEGE ST
STE 010
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsFacility has dry storage area downstairs near parking garage. TPHC: Bearnaise

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no soap at hand sink in middle of cook line. CDI: Soap was placed at sink. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in middle of cook line. CDI: Paper towels were placed at sink.
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No Yes Yes REPEAT 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf. Observed various oyster tags without last sale dates recorded. Observed tags that had last sale date recorded not in chronological order. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
15 3 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 raw beef being stored over bread inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs being stored above sauces in prep unit at cook line. CDI: Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed thick soft bacon at 77F after more than 2 hours of cooling. Observed roasted asparagus cooling at a rate of 0.16F/min during 2 hour window. CDI: bacon was voluntarily discarded, asparagus was placed in walk in cooler to cool. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed onions, peppers and quesadillas above 41F, ambient air of unit was 36F. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. All other cold holding was correct For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed bearnaise sauce being held on TPHC without written procedures. CDI: Procedures were filled out during inspection TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P. Observed bearnaise sauce being held on TPHC with a discard time of 3:07pm at 3:40pm. CDI: Item was voluntarily discarded.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No Yes Yes REPEAT 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. Observed no disclosure on “pumpkin” menu, wagyu steaks are offered undercooked. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed thick soft bacon cooling in prep top unit, item was 77F after more than 2 hours of cooling. Observed roasted asparagus cooling at a rate of 0.16F/min during 2 hr window inside prep unit at cook line. CDI: bacon was voluntarily discarded, asparagus was placed in walk in cooler. EHS and PIC discussed cooling methods. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 low grout lines at cook line.