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NameHARP & CROWN PUB & KITCHEN
Address19930 WEST CATAWBA AV
STE 130
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 82031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/24/2025
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Manager was unable to provide a Vomit and Diarrhea clean-up plan during inspection. CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
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 three employee drinks stored on top of prep surfaces.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employees handle soiled wiping cloths and then make a glove change without washing hands. Observed an employee handle raw foods and then change gloves without washing hands. CDI - Employees and managers were educated. Employees no wash hands in between glove use.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed containers inside of both bar hand sinks. Observed missing soap and paper towels for bar hand sinks. Observed missing hand wash signs for several hand sinks throughout the establishment. CDI - Managers cleared both hand sinks of objects. Soap and paper towels were provided for all hand sinks.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken stored above beer bottles, raw eggs stored above sauces, and raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
16 1.50 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 dish machine. CDI - Machine was primed to the appropriate concentration. Managers called Ecolab and they will be making a visit check on the machine today.
22 1.50 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 buttermilk, roasted cherry tomatoes, house-made garlic aioli, and chicken stock sitting beside the grills and make line above 41 degrees. CDI - EHS provided a TPHC policy for these items during inspection. Employees stated that all of these items were under temperature control until 11:00am. Past inspection reports show that TPHC has been used.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 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 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -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 on the main menu. Observed missing asterisks for burgers on the main menu. Observed missing consumer advisory, disclosure and asterisk for the Burger on the Lunch Menu.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a bag of unidentified medication pills stored in a cup above the prep line. Observed two spray bottles of chemical without labels. CDI - Medications were removed. Spray bottles were labeled.
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 missing labels for several bins of spices and unidentifiable products in the storage closet.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a large light gap around the back kitchen door, next to the office.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed raw fish and eggs stored in water inside of the prep coolers. Observed a screw and bolt inside of a container of candied pecans. CDI - Pecans were voluntarily discarded.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed bowls without handles being stored inside of dry spices in the storage closet.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P Observed two spray hoses connected to hose bibs without a back flow prevention devices. CDI - Hoses were removed.
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 for the right side dumpster.
55 0.50 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 chipping floor paint throughout the kitchen and degrading cement in and around the dish machine room.