Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameBOCAO SUSHI
Address1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BV
C1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/28/2024
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No Yes No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee water bottles on the food prep table. CDI - PIC removed.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice in the reach in cooler. CDI - PIC relocated the eggs. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 the interior panel of the ice machine accumulating pink residue. Clean and maintain.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed cooked broccoli and cauliflower datemarked 2/21, exceeding 7 days. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no written procedures for cooked shrimp, cooked plantains, and cooked rice being held using TPHC. CDI - Provided the TPHC procedures and discussed posting and following the process.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner. CDI - Spray bottle was properly labeled.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed spice/seasoning not labeled on shelf over the prep table. CDI - product labeled.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. -REPEAT-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer buckets with 0 ppm of chlorine. CDI - PIC remade the sanitizer.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. CDI - Ice scoop was moved to washed, rinsed, and sanitized container. REPEAT
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed ice wands stored on the walk in cooler floor. Discussion with the PIC, ensure that these food contact surfaces are properly wash, rinse and sanitized prior to using.