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NameZUKKU SUSHI OPTIMIST
Address1115 N BREVARD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed raw tuna not removed from reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC and explained process behind requirement. Meant to eliminate anaerobic microbial growth.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Cutting boards needing to be resurfaced or replaced. 4-202.11(5) Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods: without being disassembled. Observed large red containers used for sushi rice unable to fit in basins to be properly cleaned and sanitized. PIC seeking alternatives.
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 gaskets unclean on make cooler and fan filter blowing over prep area needing to be cleaned and replaced.