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NameFUSION BOWL CORNELIUS
Address19905 WEST CATAWBA AV
SUITE 109
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/26/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a squeegee inside of a hand sink. CDI - Item was removed.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed one dented can in dry storage. CDI - Manager removed the item to be returned to the supplier.
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 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed open packages of raw chicken above wontons in the walk-in freezer. Observed raw sushi fish stored above ready-to-eat sauces in the sushi cooler. Observed raw chopped steak stored above raw shrimp in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above sauces in the walk-in cooler.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 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 noodles cooling 2 degrees in 30 minutes. CDI - Item was moved to the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed missing date mark for house-made garlic and oil in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Item was date marked for the day it was made.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed TPHC policy for Fried Chicken, Fried Shrimp and Lo Mein. Observed missing TPHC policy for cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic oil, and Sushi Rice. CDI - EHS provided a new policy to include all items on TPHC.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed a box of medications and Advil stored above sauce packets. CDI - Medicine box was moved to the employee storage area.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT 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 noodles attempting to cool in deep plastic tubs with lids cracked open. CDI - Noodles were moved to the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Improvements from last inspection due to lids being open.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed chicken thawing in a bowl of still water. CDI - Manager turned on running cold water.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed no ingredients for grab-n-go sauce cooler by the front entrance door. CDI - Sign was posted that instructs customers to ask staff for ingredients or allergens.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed scallops throughout the facility stored on ice water. Observed paper towels stored in the bottom of pans containing vegetables. Observed a box of mushrooms stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No 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. 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed two knives stored between a prep cooler and table. Observed a bowl without a handle being used to scoop fried chicken.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed single-service trays being stored inside of the employee restroom.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a broken sushi display case.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P 5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P Observed an active water hose connected to a ASSE-1001 backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet that is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - Water was turned off. Observed a spray hose connected to a hose bib without a backflow prevention device. CDI - hose was removed.
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No No 5-403.12 - Condensate drain pipes shall drain to the floor or by an approved method. Observed a sushi display case condensate drain pipe dripping into a bowl.