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NameYAMATO EXPRESS II
Address1035 SHELBY ROAD
 
City/State/ZIP
KINGS MOUNTAIN NC 28086
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyCleveland
Inspection Date 3/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding (P) Observed chicken reheating in a warmer. Chicken should be reheated prior to placing into this warmer. CDI-The chicken was pulled to be reheated on the flat top. When reheating foods that have been cooked and cooled shall be reheated to 165F within 2 hours prior to placing into hot holding.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Observed steak hot holding on the stove below 135F. CDI-The steak was reheated and then placed back into a container for hot holding on the stove. Owner has purchased more hot holding units to help maintain hot holding. REPEAT. *Overall good work on hot holding, zero points taken today.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Observed the scoop handle stored in the rice containers. CDI-Both scoops were removed out of the product. REPEAT.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification (C) Observed card board being used on shelving at the tea urns area. Cardboard is not an approved piece of equipment and shall not be used. It can easily absorb liquids and grease and is not cleanable. *Overall improvement on removing cardboard use. Continue to have removed. REPEAT. Observed shrimp and other foods being stored directly in grocery bags in the back 3-door reach in freezer. Grocery bags are not approved for use. Have items removed from the bags and placed into containers.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat Observed hot water faucet to the very back room hand sink not operable. Have repaired.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Observed buildup to the floors, walls, and ceilings especially around the cookline, and the ceilings around vent covers. Have cleaned. REPEAT.