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NameTOYAMA EXPRESS
Address2130 E ARBORS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/2/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed no parasite destruction letters for salmon offered undercooked on menu. CDI: PIC obtained p.d. letters from suppplier.
21 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 carrots being held below 135F on stove. PIC stated product reheated/prepared @11am. CDI: PIC reheated product (191F).
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. -Pf Observed no consumer advisory for steak and salmon offered undercooked on menu. EHS will return within 10 days to verify facility added consumer advisory to undercooked menu items. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf Observed shrimp thawing in colander in prep sink under running water. Product only semi-submerged causing the product to sit between 66F-70F. EHS recommended use of walk-in cooler for holding product after thawing until ready for prep.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed light under back door. EHS recommended door sweep. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler on main cook line.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed outside of 3-door make table soiled with sticky residue. REPEAT VIOLATION.