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NameKUYA OMAKASE 2.0
Address101 N TRYON ST
STE 105-S
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsObserved PH buffers stored on shelf above 3-comp sink indicated facility acidifies rice for sushi. PIC indicated that he does not use the buffers. Rice is being acidified but is only being held for 4 hours and then discarded. Discussed with PIC that if rice is to be acidified and held for longer than 4 hours, application for variance and HAACP will need to be submitted and approved for those processes.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . Observed employee touch faucet handles after washing hands. CDI: training provided; hands rewashed properly.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 Observed quat sanitizer at 3-comp sink measuring 0ppm. It was determined that there was an air bubble in the line. CDI: PIC switched to bleach that was made up at 3-comp sink at the proper concentration. PIC will notify Ecolab for service of lines to repair or replace to ensure sanitizer is properly dispensing.
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 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 . Observed squeeze bottle and plastic container of fresh garlic and oil mixture stored at room temperature at back fryer area. PIC indicated that mixture had been sitting out since yesterday. Explained to PIC that in the future garlic and oil can either be kept at proper holding temperatures or held on TPHC for 4 hours. CDI: garlic and oil was voluntarily discarded by PIC.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No No No 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) 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 . Observed leaf lettuce dated 10/14 inside walk-in cooler that expired past 7 days. CDI; by discarding. Observed yum yum sauce inside low boy, garlic and oil on back counter, tofu, and half gallon of milk inside walk-in cooler without dates. CDI: by providing proper dates.
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 containers of sushi vinegar stored on the floor in back prep area.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple boxes of single service items stored on the floor in back area. Facility needs to provide extra shelving inside suite or rent extra shelving cage from Monarch Market for back of house.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household slicer being stored on back shelf inside kitchen.