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NameNAKATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address8500 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/26/2014
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. Observed two spray bottles with about 200ppm chlorine. CDI by diluting with water.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. Observed large stacked and covered bus tubs of cooked noodles 63-65F. CDI by unstacking and uncovering containers to facilitate cooling.
38 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one chef wearing a watch. CDI, watch removed.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed spoons and knives stored in cups of room temperature water at sushi station.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed chef's toolboxes with knives stored on towels and in cardboard and/or duct tape sheaths. Also observed bus tubs of various utensils stored on shelf under prep table in back kitchen collecting food debris.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed chef's utensils with duct tape on handles, condiment bottles and salt and pepper shakers. Remove duct tape so that all utensils are smooth and easily cleanable. Also observed several severely dented metal bowls; replace as needed.