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NameAKAHANA ASIAN BISTRO
Address1308 THE PLAZA
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/12/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towel at sushi station hand sink. Observed during beginning of prep time, employees already engaged in food prep.CDI PIC replaced paper towels. Repeat
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed bowl of rice that PIC stated was cooked yesterday holding above 41F. Item had not been out of WIC since. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tempura shrimp made yesterday, wrapped in plastic, stored on top of containers in prep unit, holding above 41F. CDI Item voluntarily discarded. Improvement from last inspection. All other items throughout facility were holding 41F and below. Reduce to half points. Repeat 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No 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 multiple items, ( tofu, cut lettuce, sprouts) that were prepared yesterday with no date mark. CDI PIC date marked. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 0 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 large bowl of rice in deep well container covered holding above 41F. PIC stated items was prepared the day before and had not been out of WIC that day. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Raw tuna and other fish was completely thawed and still in the ROP package in sushi reach-in cool. Remove raw fish from ROP packaging before thawing under refrigeration. CDI - Package slit open by PIC.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers still on avocados an employee was cutting and preparing for service. During wash process, stickers need to be removed.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a few containers stacked clean that were “wet nesting”. Allow containers to completely air dry before stacking.
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 two containers stacked clean with sticker residue on outside of container, was not touching inside, food contact surface of another container. Observed shelving throughout facility with dust and residue. Need more frequent cleaning.
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 grout throughout kitchen, especially in dish area missing. Regrouting tile is required.
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 two plates of wrapped personal food stored amongst items for customers. Observed other personal items stored throughout facility on various shelving amongst and next to items for consumers. Designate separate area in cooler for personal items. Designate one shelving area, away from items, dishes, etc for consumers.