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NameMR TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address10012 BENFIELD RD
SUITE 300
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/6/2020
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 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 No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw tuna/salmon over RTE sauces, like soy sauce, shrimp sauce. Over raw shrimp over RTE corn. CDI-PIC put raw items on the bottom shelf. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed avocados and mango over RTE imitation crab and crab mix. CDI-PIC put unwashed produce on the bottom.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed lettuce in a large plastic container in water at 65F, covered. CDI-PIC added ice and left lid off to allow for cooling. REPEAT.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed tuna and salmon in the reach in by the sushi area no date. PIC said they were made yesterday. CDI-PIC datemarked. PIC did nto sign due to Covid protocols
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 3 different rolls with Massago (fish eggs) and no asterisk indicating items are raw. VR REQUIRED 8/16/2020.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed chlorox wipes stored next to food prep area. CDI-Food employee moved to a safe shelf.
31 0.50 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 P Observed lettuce in a large plastic container in water at 65F, covered. Observed salad in a stand up at 46F, food employee stated they had made at 11am. CDI-PIC added ice and left lid off to allow for cooling. Salads were allowed to cool in the stand up for bottles due to time allowance-not a correct place to cool.
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 only a dial thermometer on site. VR REQUIRED 8/16/2020.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed flour, bread crumbs, sauce bottles, all with no labels.
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 batter being made on the floor with a mixer inside. Observed soy sauce and oil stored on the floor inthe dry goods area.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed facility using sanitizer to clean with and no sanitizer strips, only bleach strips. VR REQUIRED 8/16/2020.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed drinks, and employee food stored with customer food.