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NameTOYAMA EXPRESS
Address2130 E ARBORS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/26/2021
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw beef stored above raw salmon and raw scallops in walk-in cooler. CDI: Education provided and PIC rearranged storage order.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed low chlorine sanitizer level at dish machine- 10ppm. CDI: PIC primed dish machine- 100ppm.
16 0 Proper cooking time and temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed partially cooked beef cooling in walk-in cooler. Facility not currently approved for partial cooking. PIC stated facility will now fully cook beef. EHS will continue to monitor for compliance and if issue persists, points will be assessed and facility will submit partial cooking documentation. CDI: Education provided and beef cooked to 165F before being placed back into walk-in for cooling.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw salmon and raw shrimp being held above 41F in standalone refrigerator next to cookline. Product prepared @11am. Ambient air temp of unit- 67F, ambient air temp of kitchen 82F. PIC moved all TCS product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Facility cannot use refrigerator until corrected. EHS will return within 10 days to verify facility repaired. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 tempura shrimp being cooled in standalone refrigerator. Unit designed to cold hold, not to cool. Unit also unable to hold temperature. CDI: Education provided and PIC moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several fruit flies around prep sinks and three compartment sink. EHS recommended extra pest control visits and cleaning drains nightly.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer cloths stored hanging over handles on make table. REPEAT VIOLATION.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed standalone refrigerator unable to hold temperature. See violation #20 for more detail. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed small green cutting board with heavy scoring. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION. **Points not escalated due to nature of violation & PIC voluntarily discarded board.
47 0 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 buildup on shelves and outside handle of standalone refrigerator.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed grouting in need of repair in various parts of kitchen.