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NamePISCES SUSHI BAR AND LOUNGE
Address1100 METROPOLITAN AV
SUITE 120
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/20/2018
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 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed sanitizer bottles hanging on the side of handsink in the sushi area and drink station area. CDI-PIC removed bottles and instructed to sanitize sinks.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw eggs on top shelf in bar area. Observed raw chicken on top of rice cooker with rice in cooker upon entry to kitchen. CDI-PIC moved items to correct storage order. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed mushrooms, tomato, mangos over ready to eat sauces and food in walk in cooler. REPEAT
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no consumer advisory on bar menu for french kiss drink with raw egg white. VR by 4/30.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed 2 sanitizer buckets in kitchen without label. CDI-PIC labeled sanitizer buckets.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thin probe thermometer on site. VR by 4/30
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed crunchy flour draining oil directly under the first aid and employee medicine container.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on prep surfaces in the kitchen and sushi bar area. Observed dry wiping clothes being used multiple times to wipe counters and other equipment surfaces.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No 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. Observed knife in sushi bar area stored in box of plastic wrap. Observed plastic wrapped bamboo sushi rollers stored on top of sushi case that PIC stated was not sanitized.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-501.18 Keep the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed sanitizer in 3 compartment sink with food debris.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phones stored throughout the facility on countertops and prep surfaces and over food and equipment. Observed jackets and bags hanging in dry storage in contact with single use items and food. PIC had several ideas of where to store employee items better.