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NameO-KU CHARLOTTE
Address2000 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/30/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed prep top cooler next to the cookline with an ambient air of 50F. Temped numerous TCS foods: mixed greens (50F); seafood salad (50F); soft shell crab (48F) cooked shrimp (50F) roasted cauliflower (51F). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods in the unit and turned the thermostat down. Temporarily will use ice to keep product at 41F or below, and until the unit can be repaired. Verification visit required within 3 days. 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed shrimp tempura on the prep table at 122F and a time, when EHS asked PIC for written procedures, they were not able to provide. CDI - Provided TPHC form to the PIC and filled out. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 just prepped kani mix and smoked salmon in covered containers. CDI - PIC uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. 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 .
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusting on shelves inside reachin cooler. Repair or replace. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 2-door upright freezer not working. PIC stated that they have ordered a new freezer and should be arriving on or around 2/5. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed both cutting boards in the kitchen prep area are heavily scratched and scored. Replace or resurface.
49 0.50 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 interior of the small prep top cooler (next to cookline equipment) accumulating food debris and residue under the drawers. Clean to prevent cross contamination.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee lunches/food stored on the top shelf in the upright reach in cooler. To prevent cross contamination store employee foods on the lowest shelf.