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NameOISHII JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address917 N GREEN STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
MORGANTON NC 28655
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyBurke
Inspection Date 5/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager (A) The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Observed at the time of the inspection there was no certified food protection manager on duty. Observed no CFPM at time of inspection.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 - Hand Drying Provision: Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. Pf Observed handsink near 3 compartment sink with no paper towels. CDI, paper towels were provided.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separation during storage, preparation, holding, and display. P Observed in make table bottom: raw shrimp and raw scallops with no lids. In walk in cooler: mixed vegetables, broccoli, zucchini, and broth without a lid. In 1 door reach in, shrimp sauce with no lid. CDI-all items were covered
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking: Date mark all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. Pf Observed in hibachi prep cooler: noodles, broccoli, and shredded cabbage with no dates. CDI-items were dated. Observed in sushi prep cooler: cream cheese, cooked shrimp, and crab with no dates. CDI-items were dated. Observed in 1 door glass cooler: cupped shrimp sauce with no dates. CDI, shrimp sauce was dated. Observed in walk in cooler: noodles, blanched broccoli, mixed vegetables, and large containers of shrimp sauce. CDI, items were dated.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 - Controlling Pests: Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in the kitchen throughout the inspection. Implement fly control methods.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation: Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths on prep counters. Have stored in sanitizer buckets between use.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage: Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for rice. Use scoops with handles to avoid contamination. Also, observed the scoop handle in the spicy mayo in the sushi cooler. Have handle removed from product.
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: Except for toasters, mixers, microwave ovens, water heaters, and hoods, food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI-accredited certification program. Observed a Hot Point flip top deep freezer is for house hold use. 4-501.11 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Observed heavy rust and deterioration in the following areas: Bottom of flip top freezer, shelving throughout kitchen and walk in cooler, lower work surfaces.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) (C)Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed interior of microwave with debris accumulation. 4-602.13 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Observed food, dust, and grease accumulation throughout kitchen equipment including flat top backs, make tables and handles, ranges, exteriors of cooking ware, lower work surfaces.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 - Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Observed food, grease, and dust accumulation on walls, and ceiling and ceiling vents throughout kitchen.