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NameICHIBAN SUSHI & HIBACHI BUFFET
Address3302 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) metal pot, used as a dispensing utensil, stored within crab meat at cook line prep top. Observed three (3) bins of cut and washed onions and three (3) bins of cooked chicken in WIC and prep line standing reach in cooler (RIC) stacked on top of each other without lids. CDI - PIC delegated task of properly covering and separating food portions to prevent potential contamination.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed one (1) of three ice machines in kitchen prep area (ice machine closest to ovens) with minor buildup on interior surfaces. Drain ice machine and clean as needed to prevent contamination and preclude buildup of soils.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed placard at sushi bar that distinguished items as raw; however, placard did not include reminder statement. A verification will occur no later than 08/22/2026.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed fly paper strip stored above unused storage table at seafood freezer. Observed no live pests at time of inspection. Relocate to area separate from storage or preparation areas for food, equipment, or clean utensils.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed two (2) knives stored between storage shelving poles at top of prep units at cook line. CDI - Knives were removed and placed at clean cutting board surface.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.12 Do not store cleaned equipment, utensils, linen in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed blower fan with debris stored on top of cardboard sheets stored at clean dish rack above bowls and clean dishes (cups, soup bowls) at clean dish rack. CDI - PIC delegated task of moving blower fan to prevent potential contamination.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed one (1) employee backpack stored above covered bins and canned goods at dry storage area. CDI - PIC rotated employee backpack to designated area.