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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 8/26/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT: 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed employee use hand sink to fill up container of water to prepare rice. CDI - EHS educated and water discarded.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. - P. Observed x1 live mouse sitting on rice inside rice bin. CDI - Container covered and removed from premises; food discarded. Dodson Pest Control contacted and technician arrived during inspection for thorough assessment and treatment of premises.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed uncovered containers of rice and flour at dry storage. CDI - Products covered with lids.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed pooled eggs at 44 F inside flip top unit and tuna & salmon at 44-45 F inside sushi display case. Items placed into units prior inspection. CDI - Foods taken to walk-in cooler to cool to < 41 F.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed rice, chicken, steamed broccoli, bean sprouts, beef & chicken broth mix, lettuce, lo mein and opened packages of tofu and pork dumplings with out date marking requirement. PIC and employees present confirmed first use/prep dates as 8/24 and 8/25. CDI - All products date marked.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. - Pf. Observed no time stamps on shrimp tempura. PIC confirmed start time of 11:25 am CDI - Product time stamped with start and end time.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed alcohol spray bottle and opened first aid kid with medications stored with and above soy sauce and beverages on shelving unit right of kitchen hand sink. No physical contamination observed. CDI - Items removed to office.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed x1 live cockroach at canwash. Observed x1 live mouse inside container of rice at dry goods storage area. CDI - PIC exterminated cockroach and removed mouse from premises. Dodson Pest Control contacted and a technician arrived during today’s inspection to assess facility and provide treatment services.
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 hole on ceiling tile at dish pit station. Also observed walk-in cooler floor at threshold lifting/separating. Repairs needed.
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 employee’s cell phone, keys and airpod case stored next to microwave on shelving unit above prep station. CDI - PIC removed.