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NameO-KU CHARLOTTE
Address2000 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/20/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P-REPEAT- Observed three containers of sushi rice being stored with wet cloths on top. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the rice. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P- REPEAT- Observed raw eggs stored on top of butter with only a plastic wrap separating it. Also, observed quail eggs stored above RTE sauce on a low boy rack. EHS did not observe any physical cross contamination. CDI- PIC was able to change the storage order.
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 45F. -P- Observed cooked shrimp rolls at 70F and tightly covered. 30 mins after the cooling had occurred the item was still at 70F. This is a zero cooling rate which does not meet the first cooling parameter. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P REPEAT- Observed deep fried crab at 100F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- REPEAT- Observed pork stock, lobster stock, frozen lobster stock, and fried shrimp roles all without dates. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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- REPEAT- Observed cooked shrimp roles tightly covered, at 70F, in a medium sized container. The item had been cooling for 30 mins and was still at 70F. Since the item missed the first cooling parameter, at a 0 rate the PIC voluntarily discarded the item. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.- Observed fruit flies heavily throughout the bar area.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.- REPEAT- Observed employees wearing watches while preparing food. NOTE- No points taken since this is a low risk stagnant violation. A repeat of this violation will result in point deduction.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 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. -REPEAT- Observed utensils stored in water at 91F. NOTE- No points taken since this is a low risk stagnant violation. A repeat of this violation will result in point deduction.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.- Observed several split gaskets on cold holding equipment throughout the facility.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- Observed cold holding equipment in need of cleaning do to food debris build.