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NameNAKATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address8601 UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE PARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsFacility is adding vinegar to sushi rice for flavor and holding on TPHC for 4 hours.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 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 uncooked spicy tuna over RTE seafood in the sushi lowboy cooler. PIC stated that it is blended with vinegar. EHS explained that it is still considered uncooked. CDI PIC put tuna on the bottom shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on rack with clean containers. CDI PIC moved chemical spray bottle.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep top. CDI PIC put wiping cloth in a sanitizer bucket. REPEAT
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 cutting boards with deep grooves and discoloration that can not be effectively cleaned. CDI PIC replaced with a newer cutting boards that was in better condition.
56 0 Meets ventilation & 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 employee bag on shelf with customer food in the WIC. PIC stated that it had the employee’s food in it. EHS advised to put employee lunches in a container and on the bottom shelf. CDI PIC moved employee bag.