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NameCAROLINA STEAK & RIB
Address1430 E. MAIN ST.
 
City/State/ZIP
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyLincoln
Inspection Date 4/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A) Person in Charge Duties:(PF): The PIC was not meeting their duties laid out in 2-102.11(A). CDI-The PIC was educated on their duties and had the food reheated to 165F.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At least the PIC shall be a certified food protection manager. inspection. No one was a certified food protection manager at the start of inspection.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Reheat all parts of TCS-cooked foods to 165 F. Mashed potatoes had been reheated to only 152 F and not the required 165F. CDI-The PIC had the mashed potatoes reheated to 165F.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C): Air-dry utensils completely before stacking dishes. Multiple large metal and plastic conatiners were being stacked wet. CDI-The dishes were moved so that they could completely air-dry.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-202.16 - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: The walk-in freezer is buckled and is not a smooth and easily cleanable surface. 4-501.11(A)Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: The ventilation throughout the kitchen has rust and microbial growth on it. Clean the ventilation at a frequency that keeps microbial growth from occurring,
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C): Clean the establishment more frequently to prevent the build-up of food debris, etc.