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NameNAKATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address8500 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/29/2016
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No Yes 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PF - Handwashing sinks shall be easily accessible for employee use. Observed handwashing sink near back door blocked with cardboard. CDI, operator removed the cardboard. 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation - PF - Hot water shall be provided at 100 degrees F or above at handwashing sinks. Observed hot water at 89 degrees F at handwashing sinks in mens restroom. Verification required by 2/8/16
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Store raw animal food so that cross contamination is prevented. Observed raw fish with commercial packaging open and stored over ready to eat foods in walk in freezer. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler. CDI, operator relocated foods for proper storage.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C - Allow equipment to air dry after cleaning. Observed some metal containers being wet stacked on top shelf of drying rack. 4-903.11 (A), (B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - C - Store clean equipment in clean, dry areas. Observed some plastic containers lids stored in container collecting debris near dish machine. Observed clean cutting board stored on soiled area of wall and faucet of 3 compartment sink and in splash zone.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces - C - Cutting surfaces shall be free of heavy scratches or scarring. Observed 1 cutting board with heavy scratches. Replace / resurface.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - C - Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be designed and constructed to be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wall panel loose near sink in employee restroom. Fix and seal to wall to facilitate cleaning.