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NameICHIBAN SUSHI & HIBACHI BUFFET
Address3302 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/19/2016
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
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 drink stored on prep surface. Observed employee drink stored above food and prep surface. CDI: Items relocated. REPEAT VIOLATION
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P Observed sushi employee come into sushi area and don gloves with no handwash. CDI: Employee corrected.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no papertowels at kitchen handsink. CDI: Paper towels placed in dispenser.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed one utensil being used to handle raw beef, raw shrimp, and raw chicken. CDI: Employees directed to use a different utensil for each raw protein.
19 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 chicken pieces and chicken wings stored on cart near fryer area. CDI: Employees directed to not hold items out of temperature control once cooked. Observed beef at hibachi station held below 135F. CDI: Heat turned up and beef reheated.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed prep table to be holding above 45F. All items were above 45F. CDI: Some items rapidly cooled in WIC. Other items cooked immediately as they had been placed in the cooler 3 hours before. Items placed on time for rest of the day. Maintenance called during inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed several foods not date marked including spicy crab. CDI: Items dated appropriately.
26 1 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 unknown chemical in unlabeled bottle. CDI: After discussion, it was determined to be bleach. CDI: Bottle labeled.
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 noodles,fish, and marinated fish cooling while tightly covered. CDI: Items uncovered to allow for proper cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION
33 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed shrimp thawing in bowl in kitchen. CDI: Shrimp placed under cold running water for thawing. REPEAT VIOLATION
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container of liquid margarine stored on floor at grill. CDI: Item placed on shelf. REPEAT VIOLATION
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans wet stacked on shelf. Provide adequate shelving for air drying all equipment.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep cooler holding below above 45F. CDI: Maintenance called. VERIFICATION REQUIRED Observed damaged gaskets throughout facility and damaged chest freezer door. REPEAT VIOLATION
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.18 Keep the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed employee washing dishes in 3-comp sink. 3-comp sink wash compartment was very soiled. CDI: Sink drained, cleaned, and refilled.
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 fan blowing on prep surface to have large accumulation of dust.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with open lid and open doors. CDI: Lid and doors closed. REPEAT VIOLATION.