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NameOSAKA JAPANESE CUISINE
Address3531 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/31/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 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 food debris and residue inside the handsink near the flattop grill in the kitchen. Handsink shall only be used for handwashing. CDI: PIC removed food debris and cleaned the handsink.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed a deli container of spicy crab mix that was date marked with the prep date of 12/24. Observed a container of lobster salad that was date marked with the prep date of 12/19. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the spicy crab and lobster salad since the time/temperature window has expired for both products. REPEAT VIOLATION. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple metal pans stacked wet and stored in the clean dish rack. CDI: PIC separated pans to allow proper air-drying. REPEAT VIOLATION.
49 0.50 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 the interior of the lowboy coolers accumulating with food debris. Observed the handles of the cold holding units in need of cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT VIOLATION.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee's lunch box stored above drinks and sauces for consumers, in the reach-in cooler. CDI: PIC removed lunch box to prevent contamination.