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NameKABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address16516 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/30/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed the current employee health policy does not reflect the addition of salmonella non-typhoidal. CDI - Provided PIC with theNew NC Food Code Changes and guidance via email. Please print out the information and review and educate your employees. For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for these types of events. CDI - Provided PIC the New NC Food Code changes and guidance via email. Please print out the Vomit and Diarrheal procedures and review with your employees. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap at the warewashing area handsink. CDI - PIC provided hand soap.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed cooked noodles being placed into the walk in cooler with multiple dates. CDI - Food handler removed all the old date stickers. For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chemicals stored on the food prep sink drain boards. CDI - Food handler relocated the chemicals to prevent cross contamination. -REPEAT-
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 plastic containers of cooked noodles and cooked rice placed in the walk in cooler covered and still in the process of cooling. CDI - Food handler removed the covers and allowed to rapidly cool. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Observed uncovered wontons and spring rolls in the walk in freezer. CDI - PIC covered.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the walk in freezer is building up ice around the condensers. Call for repair. Observed rice cooked handler broken. Replace. -REPEAT-
49 0.50 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 rolling carts, exterior of equipment and cooler door handles, shelving units all accumulating heavy food residue and debris. Clean and maintain. -REPEAT-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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- 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed coving wall tile near the employee restroom damaged. Repair. Continued non-compliance may result in further permit action.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee apron on clean equipment/utensils.