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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

U Shogun Sushi Kitchen & Bar

1940 Golden Spur Ln

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 7, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Noted shrimp tempura hot holding between 119-123 F underneath the heat lamp. Keep all Time / Temperature Control for Food (TCS) at 135 F or above for hot holding. CDI- Item voluntarily discarded. Discussed the use of Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) for tempura shrimp; if hot holding continues to be challenge.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Observed a small container of diced tofu measuring between 43-45 F in an insufficient ice bath. Keep all TCS items at 41 F or below for cold holding. CDI- Tofu transferred to another ice bath. Ice placed around container as oppose to just the bottom of the container.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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majorCode 3-603.11(C) On the lunch special menuFood temperature

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11(C) On the lunch special menu; noted asterisk missing for sushi combo options. Noted options are available undercooked upon request. Consumer Advisory REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items; written information is available upon request; Pf or (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS; POULTRY; seafood; shellfish; or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; Pf or(3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS; POULTRY; seafood; shellfish; or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; especially if you have certain medical conditions.VR- EHS shall conduct a VR of menu revision by July 17th. Please contact EHS; Tracie Davis; at (984) 239-1105 if you have any questions regarding required revisions.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode —Chemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

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7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf)- Noted labels missing from multiple spray bottles near chemical dishmachine. Ensure all chemical spray bottles are properly labeled. CDI- bottles labeled during inspection.

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode 3-501.13(E) Thawing- Noted packs of raw salmon were thawing inside their vacuum packaging. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (1) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in (A) of this sectionFood temperature

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13(E) Thawing- Noted packs of raw salmon were thawing inside their vacuum packaging. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (1) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in (A) of this section; or (2) Prior to; or Immediately upon completion of; its thawing using procedures specified in (B) of this section. CDI- Education provided; packs opened during inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode —Equipment and utensils

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Utensils stored in water at 89F.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -POther

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Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P; Raw chicken stored over RTE sauce; raw fish stored over cooked chicken and raw chicken stored over pork inside walk in. Raw steak stored over raw veggie on make line. CDI: Items rearranged.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. wet cloths stored on the sides of sanitizer buckets. CDI: Wet cloths submerged in sanitizer.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode —Equipment and utensils

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Utensils stored in water at 100F.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

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