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NameHERO JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI RESTAURANT
Address20465 CHARTWELL CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/28/2019
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
7 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed No No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed employee cutting onions with bare hands. CDI - EHS instructed employee to stop immediately and discard onions that were bare hand contacted.
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed cooking utensils stored in handsink upon entering facility. CDI - EHS removed utensils from handsink. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap provided for handsink in employee restroom. CDI - PIC had employee supply handsoap for sink. REPEAT.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed broccoli stored above washed produce in produce walk in. CDI - Employees reorganized to correct storage order.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed chicken broth soup without date mark. Manager stated it was made the previous day. CDI - Allowed to correctly date mark item.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No 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 sushi roll made with raw salmon without disclosure asterik on sushi menu. Verification required within 10 days of inspection.
26 2 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes Yes No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed chlorine sanitizer above 200 ppm in spray bottle. CDI - PIC added water to sanitizer spray bottle to dilute chlorine solution to correct concentration. REPEAT.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 dry goods and spices without identifying labels throughout the facility. REPEAT.
41 1 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed metal scoop stored with handle stored in rice. CDI - PIC removed metal scoop from container of rice. REPEAT.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed bowls and utensils stored in bins with food debris collecting in bottom.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed rice cart with food residue in need of cleaning. Observed inside of microwave with food residue in need of cleaning. Observed shelving next to cook line with build up of food debris in need of cleaning. Observed outside of storage bins in need of cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency of equipment throughout facility. REPEAT.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed clogged drain creating standing water at outside can wash.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with doors left open. Observed old grease trap not in use with lid propped open.