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NameBARREL AND FORK
Address20517 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsTPHC - Changes with menu (frequent) EHS recommends updating Parasite Destruction / Aquaculture letters for 2026 Molluskan Shellfish is sometimes sold, none since 5/2025 Bar uses a dehydrator upstairs for non-TCS fruits

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 two employee drinks stored above single service items and a prep surface.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one package of raw chicken stored on top of ground lamp in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 59 degree home-made, hot brined chow chow on the counter. CDI - Items was placed on 4-hour TPHC from the time it was removed from cold holding.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed three open meat chubs in the walk-in cooler past the 7-day date mark allowance. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no TPHC policy for items being held on time today (chicken stock, chow chow) CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed one item attempting to cool in the walk-in cooler with tight plastic wrap on top. CDI - Wrapper was removed to allow air flow.
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. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a light gap at the top of the back kitchen door. Observed two flies in the kitchen area.
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 kitchen employee preparing a plate of food while wearing bracelets.
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 a few soiled wiping cloths stored on a prep surface.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting shelves in the old walk-in cooler and inside of the small under-counter cooler.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P Observed a spray hose connected to a faucet without a back flow prevention device. CDI - Hose was removed.
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law.-P Observed a clogged mop sink outside of the back door.
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 unnecessary waste items behind the dumpster.