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NameKONNICHIWA SUSHI STEAK SEAFOOD
Address1315 EAST BV
STE 130
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/21/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed one sushi plate with food debris. CDI - PIC moved soiled dishes to dish machine to be re-washed.Overall good improvement with cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed hard boiled eggs at ambient air, PIC stated that these were cooling, explained proper process of cooling. CDI - eggs were placed in the walk in cooler. Observed grill chicken and cooked shrimp under the flat top, temped at above 41F. PIC stated these were prepped an hour ago. CDI - Allow to place in the walk in freezer to cool properly. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 grilled chicken and cooked shrimp cooling under the grill top, PIC stated that these were just cooked and were cooling. CDI -PIC decreased the amount of the product to cool rapidly. Discussion and education regarding proper cooling. Provided education video on Cooling foods properly and safely. 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 .
37 1 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 multiple squeeze bottles of sauces lacking labels.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board on prep top cooler next to walk in cooler with a heavily scratched and scored cutting board. Replace.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee Otto’s of water and cell phone stored with facility supplies.