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NameSUSHI QUEEN SUSHI AND GRILL
Address11524 N TRYON ST
SUITE 5
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/19/2026
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
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw spicy tuna mixture stored above imitation crab in one sushi cooler. Observed open packages of raw fish stored above cooked items in the walk-in freezer. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 45 degree crab sticks on the right side of one sushi cooler. All other temperatures were below 41. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed a missing thaw date for spicy tuna mixture in the sushi cooler. CDI - Items were thawed this morning and date marks were corrected.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed missing asterisks for smoked salmon sushi rolls such as: Volcano Roll, Rock and Roll, Fried Green Tomatoes (with salmon), Smokey Mountain Roll, Philly Roll, Philly Roll on the “Lunch Combo” list and “Party Platters”
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed a chef preparing sushi with a long beard and no restraint.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean pots hanging within close proximity to a hand wash sink. CDI - Items were moved further down the storage rack.
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. 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed a broken rice cooker handle. Observed the dish machine drain board separating from the wall/caulk.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed an open grease bin lid.