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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #277
Address1411 BEAVER CREEK COMMONS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 6/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Macaroni and Cheese cups holding above 41F on counter at cookline pass. Refer to temperature chart above. TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall maintain 41F or below unless active preparation is occurring. PIC indicated these are used during dinner service within a few hours. Discussed possibility of placing these items on TPHC. Provided TPHC form. CDI- cups placed back in refrigeration until use. No points taken
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14 (E); Core; Sanitizer bucket observed above clean plates and single-service trays at expo counter. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, single-service articles and utensils. CDI- bucket moved.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D); Core; Multiple metal pans were stacked wet on the clean equipment shelf. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Arrange equipment on shelving to air dry properly and store equipment to optimize shelving space. Full point taken for repeat violations.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C); Core; Single-service trays were stored on a dirty shelf above the cookline pass. Store single-use/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. CDI- trays moved.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12; Core; Cutting boards observed heavily scratched and damaged. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Small plastic pieces may also contaminate food.
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes No 4-501.14; Core; The top of the warewashing machine has some residue and debris. Steam vent directly attached to machine is heavily soiled on the inside. This machine shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours if used. Increase cleaning frequency. Full point taken for repeat violation.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Sides of equipment at the cookline have greasy residue accumulation, especially sides of grill/fryers and front sides of reach-in coolers. Interior of some makeline equipmen needs cleaning. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues, dust, dirt, and other debris. Full point taken for repeat violation.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12; Core; Floor under and behind cookline equipment is soiled with old food and debris. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14; Core; AC vents directly above cookline have visible dust accumulation. Clean ventilation systems, change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials.