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NameKABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address16516 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/21/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee beverage on the drying rack with clean utensils and equipment. CDI - drink was relocated.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed the handsink being blocked by a chair and box. CDI - PIC removed the chair and box so that the handsink is accessible.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed a couple metal pans with dry food debris. CDI - PIC took back to warewashing to be rewashed and sanitized. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior ice machine panel accumulating some black residue. Clean and maintain.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser. CDI - PIC properly labeled.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic pans on drying rack wet stacked. Allow to air dry prior to stacking.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak in walk in freezer which creating heavy build up. Call for repair.
47 0.50 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 shelving in the walk in cooler accumulating food residue. Clean.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed heavy accumulation of trash around the dumpster. Area is shared with the hotel next door, they both have their own dumpster. Spoke with the hotel next door regarding the area and how they shall maintain the area to prevent attracting pests. 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles - C Observed the dumpster beginning to show rust and the metal has been eaten away therefore exposing the contents inside. Call for a new dumpster.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed coving tile near the employee restroom broken and damaged. Repair. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors equipment under equipment and hibachi cooking station in need of cleaning. Observed dry storage floor in need of cleaning. -REPEAT- 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - C Observed uneccessary items in the dry storage room floor. Remove to prevent attracting pests. -REPEAT-
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Observed a couple burnt lights in the food prep area. Replace. -REPEAT- 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed vent intakes accumulating heavy dust. Clean and maintain.