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NameICHIBAN SUSHI & HIBACHI BUFFET
Address3302 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Briefly observed handwashing areas at hibachi area entrance and kitchen entrance with jammed paper towel dispensers. CDI - PIC and food employees adjusted dispensers to allow for quick access to paper towels. EHS advises potentially leaving small amount of paper towels/backup rolls available in case of paper jam.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed one (1) sliced raw beef over soy sauces in meat WIC 2. Observed three (3) trays of bacon wrapped food stored over ready to eat foods at cook line prep cooler 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) tray of Rewrapped chicken stored over Rewrapped raw beef in walk in freezer. CDI - PIC and food employees reorganized storage order of units. EHS provided storage order charts in English, Spanish, and Chinese. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed one (1) cleaner spray bottle in use at warewashing area without a label. Bottle contents were determined to be degreaser CDI- PIC labeled the item.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two (2) bins of cooked food stored directly on floors of WIC 1. CDI - PIC directed employees to elevate items to appropriate storage shelving. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf- Observed one dented can mixed in with wholesome cans. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the can.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed approximately seven (7) recently washed metal containers stacked while still wet. CDI - PIC and EHS reorganized storage of clean pans to allow for effective air drying. REPEAT 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) knife jammed into the wall joint at dry storage area. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of damaged, improperly stored knife.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed one (1) pan of cooling fried chicken pieces placed in cardboard. Observed one (1) box of broccoli at cook line in cardboard box. CDI - PIC directed employee to place cooling chicken on multi use tray before rotating it to cool in WIC. Stored washed vegetables and cooked food in and on multi use food surfaces.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. - Observed gender neutral employee restroom without a covered trash can.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 and baseboards damaged throughout the facilities kitchen. Repair as needed. REPEAT.