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NameYAMAZARU
Address2173 HAWKINS ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsEHS observed another piece of warming/hot holding equipment that did not appear to be ANSI certified but was not able to determine due to it being in use at time of visit. EHS observed food employees at sushi station handle raw fish, RTE rice and other RTE items, squeeze bottles, and single-use containers with same gloved hands. EHS discussed findings with PIC and discussed best practices for rolling raw sushi to prevent contamination of other items.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee wash hands without using soap and for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing technique and food employee properly rewashed hands. **REPEAT** -2- For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee and PIC wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated both on using a barrier and both rewashed hands. 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. -P- Observed food employee contact raw fish and then handle cut lettuce without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash, food employee discarded contaminated food and washed hands.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. -P- Observed cutting boards at sushi stations that had been in use for more than 4 hours. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** -1.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 multiple items in multiple units at sushi area above 41F. Observed ambient air of multiple units above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items above 41F. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **PIC TO HOLD ITEMS ON ICE BATHS UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE** -1.5- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed raw tuna thawing that had not been removed from ROP environment. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee engaging in food prep with jewelry. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed 2 food employees with no protective head coverings. -0-
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 3 chlorine sanitizer buckets less than 50 ppm. -0.5-
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking and standing water in dishes stored as clean. **REPEAT** -1-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of to go bags stored on floor. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed two juicers and a warmer that were not ANSI certified or equivalent. -0-