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NameKABUTO 51 OF CHARLOTTE INC
Address7724 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. EHS observed raw beef being stored over seafood in reach in unit of make table. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. No contamination observed. (1.5) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
33 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 EHS observed noodles cooling in large cambros in WIC. PIC stated noodles were prepared today three hours prior to inspection. PIC stated facility ice baths noodles after cooking is completed and then place in WIC to finish cooling. EHS advised to ice noodles for longer prior to moving to WIC. EHS stated the issue is the large container the noodles are stored in making it difficult to cool effectively. EHS advised to ice bath until noodles are 41F prior to placing in larger container unless the method can be changed all together. CDI - PIC removed noodles from WIC and placed in WIF to quickly cool within time parameters. (1) REPEAT. 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 .
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No 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. EHS observed boxes of single service items stored in outside storage unit. Single service items are being stored on the floor of storage shed. EHS advised to elevate boxes 6 inches an off the ground. (0)
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. PIC stated second make unit for sushi station is in disrepair. PIC stated they are looking into repairs but for now are not using unit and only working out of one reach in cooler. EHS advised to have cooler repaired and update EHS on status. (0)