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NameSARKU JAPAN #144
Address11025 CAROLINA PLACE PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand sink fully blocked by boxes. CDI- PIC clears path to hand sink. (-1)
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed rack of dishes stores as clean with food debris, grease residue, remaining date mark sticker. Too many for proper CDI; EHS will return in 10 days to verify. (-1.5)
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT. 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed open container of chicken dumplings in WIC without date mark. Also observed pans of cooling chicken and cooked noodles cooling in WIC without date marks. CDI- PIC labels all items. (-3)
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 pesticide with spray hose beneath prep sink and near clean utensils. CDI- PIC moves pesticide dispenser to back corner, away from all food prep and equipment. No contamination observed. (-0)
43 0.50 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 in-use utensils at cook line stored on soiled, dry wiping cloths. EHS advises that utensils must be placed on clean surfaces which are smooth and non-absorbent. Wiping cloths must be stored in proper concentration of sanitizer between use and are not a proper food contact surface. (-0.5)
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed severely scored cutting board, no longer cleanable. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of board. (-0)
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.18 Maintain wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed dark water inside clean basin at 3 comp sink. CDI- PIC drains and cleans basin before refilling. (-0)
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT. 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 air vents on ice machine, electrical boxes beside flat top at cook line, and floor drain beneath 3 comp sink with large collection of dust/grease residue/food debris. Cleaning needed to wall attachments throughout. (-1)
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 bottle of employee mouth wash on dry storage rack. CDI- Item removed from food storage area. (-0)