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NameUMAMI SUSHI & GRILL
Address200 E MATTHEWS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P -Observed raw chicken stored above crab in the prep top. Observed raw pork and raw fish stored above ready-to-eat foods (fries, corn) in the tall reach-in freezer. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
33 0.50 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 spicy salmon cooling in prep unit low reach-in cooler, covered tightly with plastic wrap in a tall plastic container. -CDI- Because salmon was within its 4-hour cooling window, PIC moved salmon to WIC for rapid cooling. To ensure quick effective cooling, cool foods in WIC, freezer, or shallow, uncovered metal containers. 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 .
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. -Observed scoops for rice stored in water at 120F. Ensure scoops are held in water at 135F or higher. -CDI- PIC replaced water to 136F.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. -Observed wet stacking among multiple dishes. Ensure dishes are air dried fully, before stacking.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. -Observed leak below 3-compartment sink. Repair leak.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee food/belongings stored among dry storage for customers. Ensure employee items are stored in separate area, on bottom shelf to prevent contamination with customer items. -REPEAT-