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NameBOCAO SUSHI
Address1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BV
C1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses spray bottles labeled “chlorine” for floors and late night cleaning of non food contact areas.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed establishment unable to provide proof of informing food employees of their responsibility to report required symptoms and illnesses. CDI- EHS provided updated employee health handout and discussed importance of training. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsinks in kitchen area with food debris and food residue accumulation. CDI- EHS discussed handsink usage, PIC had food employee begin process of cleaning and sanitizing. *REPEAT*
33 1 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. Observed 2 pans of bacon sauce using heavy cream with ice wand but no active stirring. Observed salad prepped and placed in flip top unit in front of grill to cool. CDI- EHS discussed stirring with ice wand to allow for uniform rapid cooling, removal of salad mix to reach-in cooler or walk-in cooler in future. Salad mix removed to rapidly cooling. *REPEAT* 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 .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple large and small crawling insects crawling out of open seam by handsink near fryer. EHS discussed increasing pest control and closing seams with PIC. See item #55.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed washed avocados stored in prep unit with stickers still intact. CDI- PIC removed items to have stickers removed and to be rewashed.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed small containers being used as scoop for chimichurri. CDI- PIC removed item and replaced with utensil with handle.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed walls in kitchen area needing holes repaired. Observed seams of wall holding handsink needing repair. 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 vents and tiles with black residue and dust accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.