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NameICHIBAN SUSHI & HIBACHI BUFFET
Address3302 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsJoint inspection conducted with REHS Kayla Ward.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P REPEAT. 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) bowl stored in direct with cooling tilapia. Observed one (1) bin of raw shrimp stored over sauces in WIC. CDI - PIC separated non food contact portion of utensils from cooling tilapia and reorganized storage of WIC. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to improvement from previous inspection; fewer portions of food were at risk of contamination due to improper storage. 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 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed one (1) can of raid labeled as for residential use only. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of unapproved pesticide.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-303.11 After use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment, ice may not be used as food. -P Observed one (1) employee canned beverage stored in ice machine at hibachi station. CDI - EHS removed beverage from ice machine and ice that was in direct contact with unopened beverage.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed one (1) in use wiping cloth on counter top. CDI - PIC rotated wiping cloth to available bucket.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several (greater than ten (10)) wet nested metal pans and plastic cups stored as clean. Separate and allow to air dry before stacking.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed one (1) stack of single service articles (to go bowls) at grill line with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS recovered single service bowls with plastic packaging.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 approximately five (5) flattened cardboard boxes at floor of server station used as non slip flooring. Utilize non slip mats or duck mats as opposed to absorbent materials. 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 minor splash and food debris at walls of three compartment sink. .
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No 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 employee beverages stored above food held in 3 door cooler across from seafood WIC.