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NameICHIBAN BUFFET SUSHI & HIBACHI
Address7201 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed some containers of food not in cooling phase not covered in WIC. Observed container of fried won tons on dry shelf with no lids. CDI PIC had items covered. Keep all food covered if not in cooling phase.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooked broccoli stored in a container stored on top of containers in prep top, holding above 41F. CDI PIC discarded. Cooked broccoli should be kept in one of the sunk in containers in the prep top, not stored on top. Observed cut tomatoes holding above 41F that PIC stated was held out for use for extended period of time. Item placed back in unit to re cool with top off. 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 .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed crab salad and seafood salad with spoons in container, with handle touching. Repeat
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple metal and plastic containers wet stacked.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use top with debris/residue. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. EHS discussed protecting single use containers from contamination.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Vegetable WIC has leak from ceiling. Repair.
49 0.50 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 dry storage and walk in cooler shelving with build up of food debris. Observed shelving throughout with debris and residue. Special focus should be on shelving with clean equipment and dishes stacked.