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NameKABUTO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Address446 TYVOLA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/6/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes 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 salmon and tuna stored over imitation crab in sushi counter low reach in unit. Observed raw shell eggs stored over buckets of sauce in WIC. REPEAT. CDI - PIC rearranged food storage. 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 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed knives with food residue stored on magnetic knife holder. Observed knives stored in scabbards on rolling carts with food debris buildup inside scabbards. CDI - PIC removed all items to be re washed. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed rice in WIC with no date mark. Observed gyoza and egg rolls in low reach in unit with no date mark. CDI - employee added date marks. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects or pests. Observed gaps in loose wall panel on storage shed behind facility. Secure wall panel to shed frame and seal panel seams.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed loose plastic wrap on oven hood bulb. Remove loose plastic.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed bucket of sanitizer stored on floor by sushi counter. CDI - employee emptied sanitizer.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-functional bulbs in oven hood.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed old date stickers on multiple pans holding food. Remove old labels and residue when washing equipment.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. No covered receptacles observed in female restroom. REPEAT.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Light intensity in WIC measured at 4 foot candles. Provide at least 10 foot candles in WIC. CDI - PIC replaced lightbulb and light intensity was measured at 13 foot candles.