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NameZUKKU SUSHI OPTIMIST
Address1115 N BREVARD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses single-use Saran Wrap from sushi rollers. PIC unsure if wood is sealed. If wood is unsealed or exposed EHS recommends sealing or replacing with sushi rollers that are smooth, easily cleanable, and safe. Remove large red tubs used for sushi rice due to noncompliance with 4-202.11(5)(a) of food code. “Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods: without being disassembled.”

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed sani buckets at 0ppm being used with cloths to wipe down main prep table and cutting knives in front of house. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC removed buckets to be refreshed and redid cleaning and sanitizing of prep area. *REPEAT* For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed cutting knives being wiped down with sani cloth at 0ppm after cloth was used to wipe down prep board. CDI- PIC removed knives to be w/r/s. Observed raw sushi roller and RTE sushi roller being held stacked. CDI- PIC removed items to be w/r/s before replacing. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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. Observed shredded crab, and raw salmon stored in tightly wrapped, deep densely packed containers cooling at a rate below .12F/min. CDI- EHS discussed cooling methods, PIC had items lidding removed and replaced in shallow pans and sheet pans for rapid cooling. 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 .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being held in buckets of quat sanitizer at 0ppm concentration. CDI- PIC had food employee remove buckets to be refreshed at 3-comp. *REPEAT*
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusting shelving in cold holding units.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed ceiling tiles with dust and black residue accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.