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NameTERIYAKI EXPRESS
Address7008 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/21/2021
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No Repeat: 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed metal scrubbing pad in handwash sink. PIC states employee was cleaning sink. CDI, item removed.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed soiled slicer. CDI, item removed for cleaning.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed cooked carrots cooling at slow rate (.04 degrees/min). CDI, ice added as ingredient to carrots.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed beef and chicken cold holding above 41F. PIC states chicken was in prep unit was cooked at 12PM and was not cooled properly. Raw chicken came from the walk in cooler, which were held in covered containers. PIC states raw chicken was prepared at 12PM as well. PIC states beef was going to be discarded. CDI, Beef discarded by PIC. Chicken moved to walk in cooler. Item reached 41F by end of inspection.
31 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 covered bus tubs of raw chicken and cooked chicken cooling in reach in prep unit. Observed cooked carrots cooling in large pot covered with lid. EHS explained to PIC and employees foods that are cooling shall be uncovered and placed on sheet pans, on ice, and stirred. CDI, items uncovered and ice added as ingredient to carrots. Items reached 41F by end of inspection.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Observed rusty and peeling racks in walk in cooler. PIC states racks will be replaced.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No Repeat: 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 heavy build up of grease near and around vent, walls, and fryers. PIC states hood was cleaned in December. Need more cleaning.