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NameMASA SUSHI ASIAN GRILL
Address12806 S TRYON ST
# 220
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed no vomit and diarrhea cleanup policy in facility. CDI-EHS provided V&D poster. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No No 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf. Observed records that did not contain fish being pellet fed, farm raised. Invoices listed temperature/duration fish was frozen for. VR within 10 days to check for parasite destruction letters for all venders facility uses for sushi bar.
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 one large container of cooked noodles stored under large container of raw chicken in WIC and raw salmon, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored above rangoons on speedrack in WIF. CDI-PIC corrected storage order. REPEAT. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed fried crab and fried shrimp near window from woks to sushi bar that was at 75F that PIC stated gets refried once customer orders it, but is not held on time. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items. Ensure all food is help by temperature (41F or below, 135F or above) or time (4 hours with written procedures). 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 .
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 one container of fried chicken slightly overfilled and one container of egg rolls above 41F (see temp chart) in prep unit across from woks. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items. All equipment working as intended. EHS spoke with PIC about filling food to line indentation in container and to have lids to prep units closed as often as possible due to close proximity of woks. 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 .
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 one bag of carrots stored on the floor in WIC. PIC moved carrots to shelf.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard used throughout kitchen in between wok and fryers and as liner on the floor. PIC voluntarily discarded cardboard. Ensure all materials exposed to splash or spillage are easily cleanable (metal, hard plastics). REPEAT. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed several large, plastic containers that are not NSF and can not withstand constant washing (lines around plastic starting to form). PIC stated he would purchase more NSF containers. REPEAT.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 heavy grease build up in between fryers and woks. 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. EHS spoke with PIC about calling landlord so make request with garbage company to add drain plug to dumpster.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed dark build up near air vents throughout kitchen and build up on walls behind dry storage racks near water heater.