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NameTORRENCE AND KNOX
Address20936 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsEHS provided Roast Chart for Prime Rib. Owner will work with chefs to ensure roasts are fully cooked for leftover French Dip Sandwiches. EHS is requesting a written procedure for final cook and time for Roasts. Owner stated that Salmon is fully cooked to 145 degrees. Establishment must obtain proof of Aquacultured / Pellet Fed Salmon before it is offered as an undercooked product. EHS recommends obtaining a Vacuum Breaker attachment for the mop sink hose bib.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety. NO POINTS DEDUCTED Establishment has 210 days from the day being permitted (4/22/25) to obtain an ANSI credentialed food protection manager certificate.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed missing paper towels and soap for the side kitchen hand sinks. Observed a speed rack blocking one hand sink. CDI - Speed rack was removed and Owner provided soap/paper towels during inspection.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed one dented can in dry storage. CDI - Owner removed item to be returned to the supplier.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 48 degree potatoes and vodka sauce in the reach-in cooler. Items were voluntarily discarded. Cooler will only be used to hold bread until it is repaired. Improvements made from previous inspection.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No Yes No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED REPEAT 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 (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 consumer advisory on the brunch menu. Observed missing asterisks for Steak Salad, Ribeye and Salmon on the regular menu. Observed missing asterisks for Burger, eggs, eggs on toast, TK breakfast sandwich. No increase in points due to new menus and new establishment.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed two spray bottles of chemical without labels. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen stored on a shelf above the 3-compartment sink. CDI - Bottles were labeled and ibuprofen was removed.
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 two large bins of sugar and flour without labels.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed chopped herbs stored in a container with a paper towel on the bottom.
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 an employee cooking food while wearing a bracelet.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-603.12 Debris on equipment and utensils shall be manually scraped before washing, or removed in the warewashing machine with a prewash cycle. Observed stickers attached to the outside of clean dishes.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P Observed a spray hose connected to the mop sink splitter without a back flow prevention device. CDI - Hose was removed.
55 0 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 low grout between tiles in front of the cook line that will be difficult to clean.