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NameAZUCAR CUBAN RESTAURANT
Address15906 N OLD STATESVILLE RD
STE D
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses live clams and mussels.Shellstock tags were stored for at least 90 days, in chronological order, and with date of discard or sell listed on shellstock tag. Shellstock tags are kept in folder located in dry storage area.

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 Observed raw beef stored behind cooked beef in refrigerated drawer. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. Proper storage order was discussed with PIC. -1.5 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed heavy food build up and debris on inner cavity and door seals of microwave in kitchen. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning up. -0 points-
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of rice holding at 45F in flip top cooler. Rice was removed from refrigeration for reheating of smaller portions then returned to flip top cooler. CDI - Rice was taken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. -0 points- 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 .
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 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 two dented cans being used as weights at the panini press, discontinue using these and provide equipment that can be easily cleaned and corrosion resistant. -REPEAT- -1 point-