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NameKAI SUSHI SAKE BAR
Address7713 LEADMINE RD
STE 11
City/State/ZIP
RALEIGH NC 27615
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 2/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsMore food safety resources can be found at Wake.gov/Food

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes Yes No 2-101.11; Priority foundation; Upon entry to the establishment, employees could not identify a designated person-in-charge. Person-in-charge shall be present during all hours of operation. CDI - Chef Sai was designated as the person-in-charge during the inspection. Repeat.
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B); Priority; Observed a food employee holding a peeled cucumber while slicing with their bare hands. Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. CDI - Corrected employee behavior who washed their hands then donned gloves.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A); Priority foundation; Observed a trash can placed in front of a handwashing sink, making it inaccessible for normal use. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI - Trash can was moved to allow access to this handwashing sink.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1); Priority; Observed raw, soft-shell crab stored above containers of raw vegetables and containers of ready-to-eat sauces in the back refrigerator. Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. CDI - Container was moved to prevent cross contamination.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A); Priority foundation; Observed metal food containers with food debris and dust on their surfaces. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Containers removed for cleaning.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A); Priority; A blue chemical was stored in a spray bottle labeled "sanitizer", the establishment uses a chlorine-water mixture which does not match this blue chemical. Unable to locate original chemical to read manufacturer's label. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to: Law and the NC Food Code, manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority. CDI - Unknown chemical disposed down the drain of the 3-compartment sink, spray bottles separated to be thoroughly cleaned.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B); Core; Observed metal bowls and several plastic food containers stacked together while wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored: in a self-draining position that allows air drying; and covered or inverted. Separate containers to allow for air drying.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11; Core; Observed damaged gaskets on the freezer and several coolers as well as rusting shelves throughout the establishment. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Replace damaged gaskets before the next inspection and start replacing rusting shelving. Repeat.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11; Core; Observed damage to the wall and corner around the ice machine and extensive damage to the base board and wall along the floor under the 3-compartment sink and at the mop sink under the prep sink. Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. Repair these areas before the next inspection. Repeat.