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Name

SUSHI BOWL +

Address

1412 EAST BV

UNIT F

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28203

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/9/2023

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

PIC has stated that there is no contracted pest controller for the premises at this time. At this time, no pest entry or pest issues were observed. EHS recommends that facility gain access to contracted pest control as needed. EHS observed an ongoing date marking and disposition system. Per conversation with the PIC, TCS, non date mark exempt items are opened portioned into pans and held on the day of preparation in small servings likely to be used within 24 hours. If these items are held until the end of service, they are date marked accordingly for day of preparation. While this system, as described, is sufficient, EHS encourages PIC to date mark containers of portioned food or opened TCS (spring mix) at time of preparation. EHS observed food invoices from approved food suppliers (JFC, etc.) that include parasite destruction statements. Facility is encouraged to retain these invoices as they receive them, as they are the primary means of verifying proper parasite destruction in raw fish products.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
15	1.50	Food separated & protected	Yes	No	No	3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed approximately five (5) raw animal food portions (raw salmon fillets on trays, bins of raw tuna meat salad, and diced salmon and tuna bins) stored above unwashed produce and ready to eat sauces in RIC. CDI - EHS reorganized RIC to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided PIC with reach in storage order chart. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
35	0	Approved thawing methods used	Yes	No	No	3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed approximately five (5) packages of ROP tuna portions thawing under refrigeration without being removed from reduced oxygen environment. CDI - EHS discussed proper thawing of ROP fish products with PIC; Items are either to remain frozen or, when thawing under refrigeration, be removed from ROP. EHS cut slits in thawing packages.
37	0	Food properly labeled: original container	Yes	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 six (6) working containers (soy sauce, two kosher salt shakers, one pitcher of cooking oil, and bins of rice and sugar) stored throughout kitchen prep area without effective identifying labels. CDI - EHS discussed labeling expectations with PIC. EHS labeled these items using tape and markers.
39	0	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	No	No	No	3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two (2) bins of food (rice and sugar) stored directly on the floor of dry storage area. Elevate food items to prevent potential contamination. Note: Hermetically sealed cans and beverages need not be elevated, provided the floor is relatively clean and free of contamination.
45	0	Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used	Yes	No	No	4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed two (2) stacks of single service articles (to go lids) with exposed food contact surfaces at prep line. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination.
53	0.50	Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned	No	Yes	No	5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Obtain two waste bins with no lid for disposal of feminine hygiene products in women’s restroom. REPEAT.
54	0	Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained	No	No	No	5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster with no drain plug in place. Contact landlord and/or waste management company to replace missing drain plug.