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NameICHIBAN SUSHI & HIBACHI BUFFET
Address3302 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/31/2022
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsPIC Edison Chen was present during the inspection. PIC approved active managerial control certification for food protection expires 7/9/2024.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes Yes 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- REPEAT- Observed several stacks of metal pans with food debris left on them. PIC moved items to 3-comp sink area to be properly washed prior to next use. Facility is already on a RCP to correct this chronic long term violation. Permit action item. EHS will follow up with facility within 10 days to ensure item is corrected.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed small flies throughout the dry storage.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 In-use utensils shall be stored in clean dry places, in water 135F or higher, in food product. - REPEAT - Observed in use utensils stored between soiled equipment.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT- Observed several stacks of metal containers stored wet.
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. - Repeat- Observed cooking equipment and shelving equipment food debris build up. Observed debris buildup on non food contact surface of metal pans and plastic bus tubes throughout the kitchen.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P- Observed two hose bibs not in use with nozzles attached. The current back flow prevention device is not rated for constant pressure. CDI- PIC removed the nozzles.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. -REPEAT- Observed debris and damaged shelving around the dumpster area. NOTE: Point deduction has stay the same since item is low risk and stagnant. Damaged non functioning equipment has been removed. Also current non operational equipment is from PIC replacing equipment. Like for like equipment.
55 0.50 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. - REPEAT- Observed hard to reach areas of floors, walls, and ceilings in need of cleaning due to food debris and food residue. Hard to reach areas are underneath and behind equipment. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce build up. NOTE: Point deduction has remained the same since last inspection improvement has been made and repairs have been noted.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. - Observed several employee items mixed in with retail food. CDI- PIC moved all items.