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NameHIBACHI EXPRESS JAPANESE RESTAURANT Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address7945 N TRYON ST Restaurants: 
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City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
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Premise Type1 - RestaurantMobile Food Units, Push carts, Tattoo Parlors: 
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 1/2/2018 
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
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General Comments
Violations 
Critical Violations SHOWN in RED   
NA=Not Applicable  NO=Not Observed  CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description NANOCDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC is not food safety certified.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf no hand towels at hand sink in kitchen. CDI added hand towels.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P observed fresh garlic and oil mixture stored at grill > 45F. CDI by placing in prep cooler.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No No Yes No No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF observed ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler without date mark. CDI by date marking.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No Yes No No 7-207.11 Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination. -P observed prescription medication stored above prep cooler. CDI discarded by PIC. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P obserevd sanitizer testing over 200ppm chlorine. CDI diluted by PIC.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No 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 food stored on the floor inside walk-in cooler.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. oberved PIC preparing food without a hair restraint.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed heavy build-up on prep cooler and walk-in doors/gaskets.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. wall corner at can wash needs repair. frp wall covering is coming loose from wall.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed phone stored on prep cooler.