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NameBARREL AND FORK
Address20517 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/3/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsTPHC - Changes with menu (frequent) Parasite Destruction / Aquaculture letters present Molluskan Shellfish tags labeled and stored correctly 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
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no access to paper towels in the kitchen hand sink. CDI - Paper towel dispenser was fixed during inspection.
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 bacon stored above cooked crab meat cans 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 - Chlorine bottle was changed out, primed and the machine began to sanitize at the appropriate concentration.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and 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. Observed a shelf upstairs with single service items less than 6” off of the floor.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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. Observed grease and food debris on the tops and sides of some equipment. Increase cleaning frequency.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material. Observed the grease bin stored directly on the dirt ground.
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 tiles beginning to crack in the kitchen. Observed damage to the FRP paneling throughout the kitchen.