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NameMORAZAN RESTAURANT CENTRAL AVENUE
Address4918 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp were stored on shelf above cooked beans in walk-in cooler. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - PIC moved items to bottom shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Fried chicken, raw shrimp, yucca, and plantains measured 45-53F in cooler on line. Also, pickled cabbage and pupusas were 48-52F in sandwich cooler. Establishment was in process of cleaning coolers and doors were off coolers. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. Remove TCS foods from coolers when cleaning to prevent potential contamination and so food stays below 41F. CDI - PIC moved items to walk-in cooler to cool down. REPEAT 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. 1 insect observed in bar area. PIC showed EHS pest control invoice for February. Let pest control company know to treat bar area. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Torn gaskets on doors of several coolers on line. Also, door does not close properly on first cooler on line. 0 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee jacket was stored in bus tub of clean food processor blades. Store employee personal items and clothing separately from food-contact surfaces.