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NameCHARLOTTE HIBACHI GRILL
Address3657 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/10/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf- Observed an employee use handsink to change sanitizer bucket to proper concentration. CDI- PIC and employee were both informed the handsink shall only be used for hand washing.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at 0 ppm Cl. CDI- Employee brought the concentration to 50 ppm Cl.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed white rice hot holding at 126F. CDI- PIC brought the rice to well above 165F.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed two bleach, glass cleaner, and two degreaser spray bottles all unlabeled. CDI- PIC labeled items.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.- Observed oil and soy sauce in squeeze bottles not labeled.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. - Observed lemon container being stored on top of ice inside the blue ice chest. PIC had an employee voluntarily discard the ice and removed he plastic container.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two cutting boards in need of replacing do to deep cuts and grooves.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- Observed food debris and food residue build up on cold holding equipment handles and doors. Clean equipment as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.- REPEAT- Observed dumpster lids open during the inspection. PIC covered dumpster.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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.- Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning in hard to reach areas. Hard to reach areas are underneath and behind equipment. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.- Observed detached and cracked tile throughout the kitchen area.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.- Observed employee food mixed in with retail food.