A91.5
KAMADA HIBACHI SUSHI AND POKE
19420 JETTON RD, STE 104, Cornelius, NC 28031
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111621
Latest gradeA (91.5)
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceMay 20, 2026
Score history
May 20, 2026Higher is betterOct 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 1, 2026 A 91.5 · 12 violations
Inspector comments: KGI Parasite Destruction Letter Present
TPHC - Sushi Rice
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur.
Observed an employee drink stored on top of the ice machine.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P
Observed an employee change gloves between working with raw sushi fish and avocados without washing hands. CDI - Employee was educated and they washed hands.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw fish stored above seaweed salad in the sushi cooler. Observed raw eggs stored above vegetables in the reach-in cooler. Observed open packages of raw fish stored above dumplings in the reach-in freezer. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
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 no TPHC policy for sushi rice. CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Follow-up verification required
10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED
3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf
Observed missing asterisks for all raw sushi products on the menu.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed chemicals stored above beer cases in the back storage area. CDI - Chemicals were removed.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .
Observed no thin probe thermometer during inspection.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.
Observed open food stored inside upright coolers in the dining room without being locked. Permit conditions: KEEP DOORS LOCKED
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed 0ppm chlorine in the sanitizer buckets. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counters.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
REPEAT
10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
Observed no chlorine test strips.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed a leak in the 3-compartment sink faucet.
May 20, 2026 A 96 · 8 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed open coffee beverage stored on sushi prep surface. CDI discard by PIC.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed dish machine was not properly sanitizing. Test for chlorine 0ppm at completion of 3 cycles. CDI- repair dish machine. Utensils to be sanitized in 3 compartment sink.
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
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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. PIC did not provide written procedures for sushi rice TPHC. CDI- provided TPHC template. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed sushi rice was not marked for discard time. CDI- time marked for discard at 4 hours from time removed from temperature control.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed unlabeled containers of chemical cleaners. CDI
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.
Observed open food stored inside 2 door upright cooler in the dining room.
Observed open bags of rice stored in the back dining room area near restrooms.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Ensure all kitchen staff are wearing hair restraints.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Dish machine is not sanitizing utensils. Repair
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
PIC did not provide chlorine test strips for testing sanitizer. Verification required within 10 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KAMADA HIBACHI SUSHI AND POKE” or State ID 20600111621). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.