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NameMOON THAI &JAPANESE CUISINE
Address4425 SHARON RD
STE 180
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsPIC stated they no longer serve sushi during lunch time. EHS did not observe any items in sushi case at time of inspection. Items are kept in sushi lowboy at all times. According to PIC, only sushi rice is held on TPHC. Rice noodles are held cold with the use of an ice bath.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P. Observed food employee bread raw chicken remove gloves then proceed to handle clean utensils without washing hands. CDI: Food employee washed hands.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed knives being stored in hand sink at cook line. Observed plastic pieces being stored in hand sink at sushi station. CDI: All items were removed.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw fish being stored on shelving above sauces inside lowboy. CDI: Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
17 0 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 sauces in honey-pot like containers at Sushi bar. According to PIC, sauces are discarded and containers are cleaned only at the end of the night. CDI: Containers were taken to dish area.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed 2 sauces containing cooked onions being stored on chefs cart at room temperature. CDI: Items were moved to walk in cooler. PIC and EHS discussed using ice baths to maintain product temperature at 41F or below. If violation occurs on future inspections a risk control plan and/or permit action may be implemented. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf. Observed grilled salmon on menu without an asterisk. According to PIC item can be ordered undercooked. CDI: PIC added asterisks via sharpie during inspection.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT 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 cut cabbage cooling at a rate of 0F/min inside container covered in Saran Wrap located in walk in cooler. CDI: Saran Wrap was removed from container. 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 .
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 build up food debris in bottom of reach in freezer. Clean as needed