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NameHIBACHI EXPRESS
Address2908 OAK LAKE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsFacility holds most items open TPHC in the front by the cook line.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no employee health policy agreement onsite during inspection. PIC was able to explain proper restriction/exclusion with sick employees. -CDI- EHS emailed a copy of the employee health policy agreement. (0 pts) For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed a box of house made beef egg rolls that had been frozen without a date marks. Also observed a container of the same beef egg rolls that had been thawed without a date mark indicating when they had been thawed. PIC stated that the egg rolls in the freezer were made last Monday and frozen the same day. PIC also stated that the egg rolls that had been thawed were from the day prior to inspection. -CDI- EHS provided education on proper date marking specifically with products that are made then frozen. PIC correctly date marked the egg rolls. Points not escalated. REPEAT*** (1.5 pts) For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout kitchen area. Service facility for pests. (1 pt)
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 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 rusted shelves in the WIC. Resurface or replace the necessary shelves. REPEAT**** (1 pt)
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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. Observed white build up on the wire shelves in the WIC. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
55 0 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 damaged base tiles under the prep sinks in the kitchen and by the mop sink. Repair or replace the necessary base tiles. (0 pts)