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NameRED SAKE
Address8410 REA RD
UNIT 100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/9/2026
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 wings being stored over sauces in walk in cooler. CDI: Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed containers of chopped tofu for miso soup being stacked inside each other. Bottom of containers were touching food products. CDI: Containers were unstacked.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Observed cutting boards and knives at sushi station were only being washed, rinsed, sanitized at the end of each night according to PIC. Facility has not been open for 4 hours yet. CDI: PIC agreed to wash, rinse, sanitize knives and cutting boards at 3pm when facility closes for break. 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 .
17 1 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food Yes No No 3-306.14 After food is served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, if returned, it may not be consumed.-P. Observed soy sauce in pot like containers on tables in dining room. According to PIC, containers are only changed out and cleaned weekly. CDI: Containers were removed from tables.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No Yes No REPEAT 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed packages of tuna thawing in walk in cooler without cuts in ROP packaging.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 bulk of flour/spices container without a label. Observed smaller containers of spices at chef cart without a label. Label items.
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 cracked floor tiles near walk in freezer door. Repair.