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NameNAKATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address8500 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/9/2022
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed products such as a tray of raw steaks, container of crab sticks and crab salad registering > 41 F inside reach-in units. Refer to temperature chart. Products were prepped and put into cold holding prior to EHS arrival. CDI - EHS educated on ensuring foods are registered at 41 F or less prior to storing items in to cold holding units. Foods relocated to walk-in cooler/reach-in freezer units for rapid cooling towards < 41 F.
33 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. - Pf. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed x2 large containers full of cooked noodles cooling tightly covered inside walk-in cooler. Foods had been cooling for an hour. CDI - Containers uncovered and separated into smaller portions to allow proper cooling towards < 41 F.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed x4 employees with out hair restraints while actively prepping food. CDI - All employees put on hair restraints.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed plastic spoon used for rice stored inside container carrying stagnant water. CDI - EHS educated and all utensils relocated to dish pit.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at plumbing line under hand washing sink right of walk-in cooler. Leak occurs when sink is in use. Repairs needed.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed stainless steel corner guard detached at wall across from ice machine. Repairs needed.