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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 9/25/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken stored on raw beef in walk-in freezer. These items has been removed form original packaging and rewrapped before freezing. CDI-PIC rearranged food to approved storage order. Observed small metal bowls used for portioning raw meats from prep top stored with possibility of cross contamination. Bowl used for raw beef stored on top of raw shrimp. CDI-PIC removed bowl. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed some plastic soup containers with leftover food residue on clean dish storage. CDI-PIC began to discard these containers that have residue that is no longer easily removed. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P TCS foods in walk-in cooler observed at 42F. EHS discussed temperature adjustment in walk-in cooler. Technician was already by yesterday to refill Freon. Temperature began to drop but PIC noticed ambient temperature still around 41F. During inspection PIC made another call to technician to come out and adjust unit. VERIFICATION REQUIRED Observed squeeze bottle to ranch dressing out at room temperature. Food measured 56F. Ranch was placed on ice bath. Recommended keeping TCS sauces in prep reach-in. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flies in kitchen - mainly around wiping cloth disposal bin. Bin was being emptied during inspection. Keep working to prevent and eliminate pests.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed facility using small plastic bin lined with paper towels to rid of excess fryer oil after frying foods like egg rolls etc. When initially observed, paper towel was heavy with grease. Discussed other options with PIC and changing paper towel between orders.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed debris and buildup in the bottom of plastic bins holding cleaned utensils. Observed cleaned customer drink glassware stored on drying mat with residue underneath. Increase cleaning frequency.