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NameMAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address2215 AYRSLEY TOWN BV
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/17/2022
Final Score @ Grade
87 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events No Yes No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed vomit kit/plan/poster. Employees have been notified of this. CDI- EHS sent over procedures again and EHS will check upon next visit.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw tuna and roe over RTE sauces and cooked scallops. Observed raw salmon that is fresh, cut and the then frozen over RTE frozen foods. Observed raw shrimp over RTE onions. CDI-PIC moved raw to the bottom. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed unwashed avocados and mushrooms over RTE onions, and zucchini. CDI-PIC moved unwashed to the bottom shelf. REPEAT.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed the dishwasher not working. The CL line is leaking. They used this last night said PIC and they have dishes stacked around it, indicating it is used for washing. They have a 3-comp sink, bleach and bleach strips. They will be using this for now. VR REQUIRED 2/17/2022. REPEAT.
28 2 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 buntane lighter over seaweed wrap in the reach in-dry goods. Observed butane canister next to dry crumbs for sushi rolls. Observed degreaser and CL boxes stored onthe 3-comp sink shelf, next to the flowing water of the thawing shrimp. CDI-PIC moved chemicals to a different area away from food products. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed CL at 100PPM in the spray bottle. CDI-EHS showed the proper waay to dilute and it was 50PPM by the end of inspection 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed 1 CL bottle (straight CL) with no label. CDI-PIC labeled.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed frozen shrimp thawing in the sink, no flowing water. CDI-Food employee realized issue and turned on faucet to allow flowing water.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bag of carrots and onions stored on the floor in the WIC. Observed onions stacked on top zucchini in the prep unit. 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed a salad bowl with a serving tray on top. Observed rice container with a pizza lid. This is not a safe alternative to a to due to previous contamination. CDI-PIC removed tray
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking in the dish area.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use spoons under a water line near the coffee machine. CDI-PIC moved spoons. REPEAT.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine not working, PIC explained it leaks underneath and now the CL line is leaking. Prep sink is loosely attached to the wall. Observed the cold side of the water not working well at the frotn HS-an employee fixed while EHS was on site. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed dry goods shelf made out of wood and not painted.