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NameNAKATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address8500 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsParasite destructions letters available onsite. No shell stock offered.

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 No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw mackerel and octopus inside sushi display case at 45F with ambient temp also 45F. Chef explains that display case was turned on about 30 minutes prior to the temps taken, but TCS began being loaded inside right away. Also observed marinated eel in lowboy cooler where items were removed for placement into display case at 46F. Ambient temp of lowboy observed at 40F. CDI- EHS discusses loading the display case only once the ambient temperature has reached the desired temp (38F or below likely necessary to maintain foods at 41F and above). Lowboy items returned to 41F within 30 minutes, and display case items were rapidly cooled in WIC.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed rack for storage of clean dishes with corrosion; replace at earliest opportunity. (-0)