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NameKABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address16516 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2016
Final Score @ Grade
87 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage - C Observed no handwashing sign at sushi area hand sink. CDI-gave hand wash sign. Handwashing signs shall be posted at all employee hand sinks.
9 1 Food obtained from approved source Yes No Yes 3-201.11 Compliance with Food Law - P,PF Observed no invoices available to tie the supplier to the parasite destruction letter for Tilapia being sold as sashimi. Bottled sauces without English ingredient or labeling. VERIFICATION REQUIRED CDI-instructed owner to pull Tipapia from service until invoices are provided.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented - P,PF Observed dead baby roach in table salt refill pitcher. Food cannot be contaminated. CDI- salt disposed of.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in reach-in. Store raw meats and shell eggs below ready to eat food. CDI-moved eggs to bottom shelf.
16 0 Proper cooking time and temperatures Yes No Yes 3-401.11 Raw Animal Foods-Cooking - P,PF Observed a piece of non-continuous cooked beef in sushi cooler no approved application for that procedure. CDI-disposed of beef. Gave non-continuous cooking application which will need to be filled out and submitted for approval. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14 Cooling - P Observed rice in walk-in at 51-53F made last night. CDI-rice disposed of. **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
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No Yes Yes 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF Observed opened gallon of milk not date marked. No date marking on noodles, rice in walk-in. CDI-milk and rice disposed of.
23 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No Yes Yes 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens - PF Observed on paper to-go menu missing the asterisk next to the undercooked items and the disclosure. On the paper early bird menu cooked items were starred and missing the disclosure. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No Yes Conditions of Use - P,PF Observed several different types of pest sprays, pellets, sticky traps, and gel baits throughout kitchen. **7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods - PF Observed several containers/bustubs of cooled rice, noodles and soup that were a minimum of 4 inches deep, no clear cooling procedure in place. **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
34 1 Thermometers provided and accurate No Yes No 4-203.12 Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy - PF Observed no food thermometer in sushi cooler and reach-in in sushi area.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food - C Observed bucket of unlabeled salt and cornstarch. **3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - C Observed several areas that had dead roaches. Clean and organize storage areas to be able to identify harborages before pests get out of control.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-304.13 Linens and Napkins, Use Limitations - C Observed linen napkins in contact with noodles and cut lettuce. Do not use linens as food contact surfaces except for bread.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - C Observed several spoons, serving utensils, scoops with handles stored down in sauces, rice, salt. Protect food from contamination.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - C Observed to-go cup canisters without caps. Keep capped to protect cup interiors from contamination.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-301.12 Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements - PF PIC stated large bins are cleaned outside with the hose. Any food contact container shall be cleaned indoors at the 3-comp sink or the dishmachine.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - C Observed kitchen and equipment very greasy throughout. Shelving rusted and in need of cleaning.
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - P Observed no backflow preventer at threaded faucet/hose reel. 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair - P Observed leak in plumbing at prep sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen turned off at base. Repair hand sink immediately. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
50 0 Sewage and waste water properly disposed No No Yes d5-402.13 Conveying Sewage. - P Observed slow drain at chefs sink in soda area and sewage back flowing into sink trough. Repair clogged/slow draining plumbing. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - C Observed lights not shielded in walk-in cooler, cover missing.