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NameSARKU JAPAN #144
Address11025 CAROLINA PLACE PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P - Observed 1 food employee not vigorously rub hands for required time when washing and then proceed to turn faucet off with bare hands after washing. CDI, employee rehashed hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no disposable towels provided upon arrival at hw sink. CDI, operator provided towels. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed drink dumped in hw sink behind front counter.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed box of raw beef stored over RTE food in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored on table next to RTE foods. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. Repeat. Risk Control Plan to be requested if facility not in compliance next inspection as this was a repeat on multiple inspections. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed noodle hot held at 128 degrees F near warmer. CDI, noodle reheated to greater than 165 degrees F. Time as a Public Health Control form emailed to PIC as possible option. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 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 spray bottle of febreze stored next to clean equipment and container of Lysol stored on package of chili paste. CDI, febreze and Lysol relocated for proper storage.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 spatula stored on soiled linen near grill in between uses. 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed utensil for shrimp stored in direct contact with food in low reach in drawer refrigerator .
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 boxes of single-service bags stored on ground behind counter. Observed box of gloves stored on ground in office.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls outside of walk in cooler and door accumulating food splatter and debris from prep process. 6-501.113 Store tools such as brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners in an orderly manner to facilitate cleaning of the storage space and so they do not contaminate other items. Observed drill stored on bag of clean linen in office.