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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 1/5/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed handwash sink by dishmachine without handwash signs. EHS provided signs.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed shrimp sauce stored with to go silverware and cut lettuce in prep top above 41F. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded foods. Repeat. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 . 3-501.16(B) Maintain raw shell eggs in refrigeration with an ambient air temperature of 45F or below.- P. Observed raw shelled eggs above 45F at ambient air. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded eggs. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf. Observed disclosure on hibachi menu that was not asterisked. CDI-PIC marked asterisks on hibachi menus with marker.
28 1 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 bottle of sanitizer stored above single-service containers. CDI-PIC moved bottle beneath containers.
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. Observed raw steak and raw salmon cooling in prep top and prep units. PIC stated that both the steak and salmon were prepared at room temperature and placed into prep unit at 1 pm. CDI-PIC placed raw steak and salmon uncovered into WIC to cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed thawed tuna without any openings to ROP. PIC opened tuna's ROP.
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 minor rust on top shelfs grates in WIC, moderate food buildup on the sides of the fryer contacting the cooking equipment next to it, and grease buildup in the vents of the hood.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed moderate grease buildup underneath fryer and the cookline and where the wall and floor meets behind the cookline.