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NameLAKE HOUSE WINE BAR & GRILL
Address18665 HARBORSIDE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/19/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsNo labeled dry or cold storage observed for food truck (Taqueria El Costeno) in facility. Management no longer wishes to be commissary for MFU. MFU permit to be suspended.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes Yes 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. - REPEAT - Observed employee beverages stored on prep table and in lowboy cooler next food for sale. - CDI - PIC removed beverages.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. - Pf Observed two adulterated containers (one of salmon and one of shrimp) stored in WIF contaminated with ice buildup from fans. Containers were covered with plastic wrap. Do not place containers in WIF with plastic coverings until ice buildup issue has been resolved. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded shrimp and salmon.
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes Yes No 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 - REPEAT - Observed raw oysters stored in WIC without tag. Original container of raw oysters observed stored in WIF with tag. Ensure tag is maintained with raw oysters as they move throughout the facility. - CDI - PIC made copies of the original tag to store with raw oysters removed from original box. *NOTE: No point deduction due to previous issue being corrected. Shellstock tags observed dated and stored in chronological order for June, July, and August.
15 0 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 fish stored above ready-to-eat chicken and prime rib on one speed rack in WIC. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded ready-to-eat items. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed one unlabeled spray bottle of pink chemical identified as sanitizer by PIC. - CDI - PIC appropriately labeled spray bottle. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only. - P - Observed two cans of household Raid stored in facility. Do not use household insecticides in facility. Contact a licensed pest control operator to treat for pests as needed. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded Raid cans.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes 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. - REPEAT - Observed multiple packages of ROP fish thawing without packaging being cut open. - CDI - PIC cut open packages to continue thawing.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed door handle missing on middle door of 3-door RIC near WIC and damaged handles on lowboy unit. Repair.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - REPEAT - Observed food residue and debris buildup on shelving throughout facility and piping underneath dish machine area. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed unused kitchen equipment stored behind dumpsters. Remove from premises.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. - REPEAT - Observed FRP wall damage underneath left side of dish machine such that a hole is present. Repair. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - REPEAT - Observed ceiling tiles in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.