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NameBOCAO SUSHI
Address1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BV
C1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes Yes 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 Spanish version of updated employee health handout and discussed importance of training. *REPEAT* For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed food employee fail to use barrier when turning off faucet after properly washing hands. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee properly rewash hands.
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 handsink behind bar being used as additional dump sink. Sink has been designated for handwashing. CDI- EHS discussed handsink usage, PIC had food employee begin process of cleaning and sanitizing. *REPEAT*
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine needing cleaning.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed sausages and belly held above 41F in flip top due to overstacking. CDI- PIC had employee reduce pan and rapidly cool removed portions. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed wooden masher utensil used with TCS foods, being used while chipping. EHS discussed removing item to prevent potential harm or contamination. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy ice accumulation in walk-in freezer. Ensure unit is monitored to prevent excessive buildup.
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 handles of cold holding units needing to be cleaned.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. *REPEAT* establishment repaired seams near handsinks.