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NameBLUE ORCHID SUSHI BAR AND ASIAN BISTRO
Address8170 S TRYON ST
SUITE G
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 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)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed mushrooms and broccoli stored directly on top of cut cabbage and above cut carrots, celery and onions in WIC. CDI - PIC rearranged order and EHS educated PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black build up on inside panel. Increase frequency of cleaning unit. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed pieces of equipment and utensils stored clean on shelves with food build up and residue. CDI - PIC moved items to dish machine For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed sushi rice on food prep container without a time stamp. Rice was cooked at 12, per PIC. CDI-PIC added time.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed clear plastic container fully submerged inside vinegar/seasoning mixture used for rice. CDI - PIC removed plastic container. Observed handles of spoons submerged inside dry ingredients (black pepper, white pepper, powder garlic.) CDI - PIC spoons were removed and PIC will obtain longer spoons for future compliance.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed residential single door RIC near sushi bar that is not ANSI certified.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 food splash and food build up on walls and ceiling throughout kitchen. Increase frequency of cleaning.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed hood filters with moderate grease build up. System will be serviced this month according to PIC.