A98

TOKYO ONE EXPRESS

8634 CAMFIELD ST, SUITE B, Charlotte, NC 28277

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018183

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 13, 2026

Inspections on record31

On record sinceMar 20, 2015

Score history

Mar 20, 2015Higher is betterOct 13, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 13, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in refrigerator. Raw chicken moved below raw beef. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. 2 jars of spices lacking labels. Per PIC, are for employee use only. Label container containing spices for employee use only and separate from customer foods.

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Jun 8, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer with 10 ppm concentration. CDI: PIC raised concentration to 50 ppm. 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

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw beef, raw shrimp, and chicken dumpling with temperatures above 41F in RIC. PIC stated that temperature is high from opening the doors often. RIC measured 38F. CDI: PIC took items to WIF to cool and EHS discussed methods for keeping foods cold in RIC during hot temperatures in kitchen such as double panning with ice or pushing items further back into cooler while also monitoring temperatures. 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 .

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC without hair restraint.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed dumpster with lids dented and in poor repair. Repair or replace.

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Feb 27, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed several prep sinks and others not sealed to adjoining wall. Seal. Repeat.

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Oct 22, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed bottom of screen door in need of door stripping to prevent potential pest entry as gap present

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

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Jun 17, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with heavy damage on the cutting surface during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 0.5 pts.

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Feb 18, 2025 A 98.5 · 6 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooked brown rice in WIC maintaining 42F during inspection. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. All other cold holding in facility compliant. 0 pts. 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 .

#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5

3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed consumer advisory on menu board and on physical menus did not include disclosure to alert customers that asterisked items may be served raw or undercooked. Addition of disclosure statement necessary. 10 day VR required. 0.5 pts.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin probed thermometer on site during inspection. Acquisition of thermometer necessary. 10 day VR required. 0.5 pts.

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed powdered sugar being stored in a container labeled paprika, and salt being stored in a container labeled mayonnaise. Proper labeling of food necessary. 0 pts.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed bins in WIC being used to store portioned sauces with large cracks on the sides. Replacement needed. 0 pts.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food being stored in conjunction and above customer food during inspection. Ensure all employee food is stored so that all customer use items and food may not be exposed to contamination. 0.5 pts.

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Oct 18, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed white board that was used as a border between can wash and hot water heater that is not non absorbent or smooth and easily cleanable.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 shelving in refrigeration in need of cleaning and fan near front counter in need of cleaning.

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Jun 11, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed three single use containers with brown rice from the day before with tight lids affixed holding above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. Discussed leaving lids off of rice that is carried over to next day after cooking and hot holding. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed brown rice in containers with tight lids affixed that was cooked yesterday and hot held, holding above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed two pitchers with oil and soy sauce with no labels.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed some garbage stored outside of dumpster.Repeat

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Jan 30, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no disposable towels available in men’s restroom. CDI, disposable towels supplied.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf - Observed stainless steel container heavily dented storing mushrooms. CDI, container removed from use and foods transferred to cleanable container

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed some garbage stored outside of dumpster.

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Oct 24, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed noodles and shrimp cold held between 43-44 degrees F. CDI, foods relocated to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Ambient air temperature measuring 42 Degrees F. Visit needed to ensure long term compliance and calibration of refrigerator. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5

3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf 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 consumer advisory on menu screen had DISCLOSURE statement but missing REMINDER statement. CDI, signage provided.

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Jun 23, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 15, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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