AZUCAR CUBAN CUISINE (Base)

4 findings recorded on Jul 9, 2026. 1 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 11A ↗

   Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Observed ham, cooked chicken, and prepped raw chicken cooling in the walk-in cooler while tightly covered with lids. CA: (e) Cooling Methods.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

   Observed ham, cooked chicken, and prepped raw chicken cooling in the walk-in cooler while tightly covered with lids. CA: (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. PIC loosened lids during the inspection to allow proper cooling. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Repeat violationItem 12B ↗

   Personal cleanliness

   Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelets. CA:(g) Jewelry.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Personal cleanliness

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)

   Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelets. CA:(g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Advise PIC that employees shall remove all hand and arm jewelry, except for a plain wedding band, when preparing food to prevent contamination. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 12B ↗

   Correction status not recorded

3. Violation recordedItem 17C ↗

   Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

   Observed floors and walls around the fryers and beneath the grill in the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch due to grease buildup. CA: (2) Design, Construction, and Installation.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

   Code 511-6-1.07(2)(a)

   Observed floors and walls around the fryers and beneath the grill in the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch due to grease buildup. CA: (2) Design, Construction, and Installation. (a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to clean and maintain the floors and walls to prevent the accumulation of grease and food debris. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 17C ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.