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NameNAKATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address8601 UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE PARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/23/2015
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed two covered tubs of noodles dated yesterday and stored in the walk in cooler. Each measured 48F in the center and about 43F in the corners. CDI - voluntarily discarded. PIC will speak to employees about reason for this violation.
23 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf. Observed consumer advisory missing on menu board above sushi bar and on easel board at hostess stand near front door. CDI - corrected by PIC writing and attaching the disclosure footnote and the reminder to each menu and then asterisking the raw items on each menu.
31 0.50 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 two tubs of noodles cooked today and cooling in walk in cooler. Tubs were covered. Noodles measured 55F and had been made about 2 hours earlier. Observed six rice cakes in sushi cooler. Rice cakes were wrapped in plastic and measured 54F. They had been made about an hour earlier. CDI - all items uncovered and placed into freezer for rapid cooler.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed pack of cigarettes and keys stored on upper shelf above prep table. CDI - moved.