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NameCOOL FISH
Address21726 CATAWBA AV
SUITE B2
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsDiscussed Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) with PIC. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed low chlorine sanitizer at dish machine- 0ppm. CDI: Food employee provided sanitizer and primed- 100ppm. 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method. -P Observed W/R/W cycle at dish machine- wash detergent connected to both wash and sanitizer liquid lines. CDI: Education provided and food employee provided sanitizer and primed- 100ppm.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed tapioca pearls being held below 135F at boba tea station. Food employee stated product prepared daily at start of each shift. CDI: Education provided and facility placing product on TPHC. Paperwork provided.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed egg wash being held above 41F on prep table. Food employee stated product prepared daily at start of each shift. CDI: Education provided and facility placing product on TPHC. Paperwork provided. Observed cream cheese and various fish being held above 41F in sushi case. Product placed into unit between 10am-11am. PIC stated product removed from case each night and unit broken down for cleaning, not turned on until morning. EHS recommended turning unit on to cool down overnight. CDI: Education provided and product sent to be cooled(<41F).
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed fried egg(Korean steak bowl) and chef's choice(nigiri/sashimi) on menu without asterisk. EHS will return within 10 days to verify consumer advisory disclosure noted with asterisk. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few fruit flies throughout kitchen during inspection.
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. Observed light out in vent hood.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed moderate-heavy buildup on shelves in walk-in cooler. Observed dust buildup on ice machine vents.