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NameRAMEN BAR KAZOKU
Address7828 REA RD
B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/18/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes 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 No parasite destruction information available for salmon served raw. CDI - PIC acquired parasite destruction information from KGI during inspection. 0 pts.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Quat sanitizer measured less than 150 ppm in 3-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer must be 150-400 ppm. CDI - Solution emptied. PIC will use bleach sanitizer until the dispenser is repaired by the chemical company. 0 pts. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes 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. 2 containers of garlic oil measured 45F in sandwich cooler bottom. PIC stated they began cooling yesterday. CDI - PIC discarded garlic oil. Ensure staff cool TCS foods in freezer or cooler. REPEAT 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 .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Pot of ramen broth on stove top measured 124F. Pot of broth on shelf below stove top measured 90F. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - Ramen broths reheated to above 165F. REPEAT 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 Pork that was sliced 30 minutes ago was cooling at 50F in sandwich cooler top. Also, garlic oil measured 45F in sandwich cooler bottom that began cooling yesterday. Use walk-in cooler or freezer to cool TCS foods after cooking or preparation. Use shallow pans or ice baths for cooling TCS foods when necessary. CDI - Pork moved to walk-in cooler, and the garlic oil was discarded. REPEAT 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 (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. Raw tuna was completely thawed in walk-in cooler and still in vacuum package. Remove raw fish from ROP packaging before thawing. CDI - PIC slit open package. 0 pts.
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. Broth container observed on floor at beginning of inspection. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Domestic freezer in establishment. Equipment must be listed for commercial use. REPEAT
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Quat test strips were water damaged and not usable. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment acquires quat test strips.