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NameICHIBAN SUSHI & HIBACHI BUFFET
Address3302 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/8/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General CommentsPIC Kai Chen was present during the inspection with an approved food protection managers course to expire on 7/9/24. EHS has recommended facility to gather vomit and diarrheal clean up kit to fully complete written procedures.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed one employee enter the kitchen With gloved hands after washing hands from initial enters to kitchen. However employee exited the kitchen through the back door and without washing hands attempted to handle clean equipment. CDI- Prior to cross contamination PIC instructed the employee to properly wash hands. EHS observed proper hand washing.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed an employee handle raw chicken with a gloved hand and without discarding the glove attempted to retrieve RTE foods in the walk in cooler. CDI- Prior to any cross contamination PIC instructed the employee to discard gloves and wash hands. EHS observed proper glove use and hand washing after the correction and education was made. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - Observed covered raw shrimps stored on a shelf above covered RTE mac n cheese. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was observed.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No Yes 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P- Observed several buffet shields damaged with RTE foods not effectively covered. A VR will occur within 3 days to ensure repairs or replacements have taken place.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - Observed several employee preparing foods while wearing a watch and bracelets.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT- Observed several stacks of metal containers stored wet. CDI - PIC moved items to dish machine to be washed and dried correctly.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. - Observed handles to several tongs and spoons damaged and pealing. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - Observed towels being used in place of mats. Towels as a non food contact surface is not easy to clean and is absorbent.
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 throughout the facility.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P- Observed two hose bibs in kitchen with hoses attached with no back flow prevention devices. A VR will occur within 3 days to ensure proper back flow devices are provided. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed hand sink near 3 comp sink pipes leaking when water is ran.
54 1 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.
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. - 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. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed tile floor and grout damage throughout the kitchen floor and base boards.