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NameTSUKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR
Address3429 TORINGDON WY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/5/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee water container being stored at ware washing above clean baseboard. CDI Drink was discarded.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce being stored over a container of ready to eat cooked broccoli. CDI PIC moved broccoli to top shelf. REPEAT. Points not escalated; last inspection had 3 violations; this time only 1 and PIC has made major improvement.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed two mandolin cutters being stored with food debris on it. CDI PIC removed from facility. REPEAT 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed significant debris inside of ice machine; where ice is being made and dispensed. Make sure to increase cleaning frequency. CDI Showed PIC how to dissemble ice machine slate and clean. *After discussion with PIC; food contact surfaces are not being cleaned every 4 hours. PIC will ensure cutting boards, knifes, equipment etc that are used for TCS foods will be cleaned every 4 hours.*
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed tuna thawing in fridge; package clearly states to remove from vacuum packaging when thawing. CDI PIC will ensure food employees open packaging in future to prevent potential bacteria growth; product was open.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting shelves in walk in cooler. REPEAT. PIC did clean and try to repair shelving. Make sure to continue trying to keep in good repair. Points not escalated due to effort.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No Yes No 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency - C Parts of ware washing including drainboards, basins, spray arms etc shall be cleaned as often as accumulation occurs, every 24 hours or prior to use. Observed debris hanging from spray nozzles on spray arm. MAke sure to keep clean and unclogged. REPEAT.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed dumpster doors open. Make sure to keep closed at all times. Observed cutting boards, boxes etc being stored in waste area. Make sure to keep area free of litter/debris. Shared facility, will contact other establishments within next visit.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 missing tile/damaged tile over ware washing. Make sure to keep in good repair.