A98

CUZZOS CUISINE

9601 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28262

Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031094

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 3, 2026

Inspections on record19

On record sinceAug 1, 2018

Score history

Aug 1, 2018Higher is betterOct 3, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 3, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: EHS is placing MFU on TPHC because prep unit/ lowboy is not working. TPHC is only for this Event. Unit needs to be replaced or repaired before next event. EHS will issue an ITS.

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No CFPM on duty during inspection For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garbage bags. CDI.. Items were removed 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed knives in hand washing sink. CDI.. Knives were removed

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit /Low boy not working. Unit was out last inspection. MFU is using large coolers to keep raw foods cold. Equipment needs to be repaired or replaced before next event. ITS will be issued if equipment is not repaired or replaced.

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Jun 11, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: MFU will have a limited menu for tomorrow’s event. Food is from freezer to fryer. MFU was doing prep for event. Fish , shrimp and fries ( freezer to fryer) lobster Mac and cheese held on warming unit. Chicken strips will be prepared in the morning for event. Chicken wings( several sheet trays cooked and cooled held in WIC until event), chicken strips, fish , shrimp, lobster Mac & cheese and fries.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Facility RIC is out. Per PIC unit is being repaired and will be ready for pick up today

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Jan 7, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Facility used truck in Nov. Facility is using truck

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 1, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at commissary, 9601 N Tryon St

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1

Repeat violation

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no vomit/ diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS emailed copy of plan. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 : Found Mac’s for tonight’s event covered and stacked while in the cooling process. Macs were right at 70.0 F after slightly more than 2 hours. Remember to not cover food until it reached 41.0 F or below. CDI- uncovered to be reheated for service and transport to event. 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Repeat violation

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Floors in need of cleaning behind and under equipment.

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Mar 14, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1

Repeat violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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Aug 16, 2024 A 97 · 9 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Facility uses red food coloring in waffle mix. Also, per PIC, no dishes are washed on the MFU. Inspection completed in VCW parking lot.

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. - PF - Observed degraded employee health policy poster posted but no signed copies of policy or acknowledgements of policy available. - CDI - EHS provided a new copy of the employee health policy poster. All present employees signed poster. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. - Pf - REPEAT - PIC unable to locate written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. - CDI - EHS provided printed copy of written procedures. Maintain written procedures on MFU. - *NOTE: No point deduction due to nature of violation. Points will be deducted at next routine inspection if written procedures are not available. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. - P - No running water available on MFU upon arrival. PIC was aware water issues were occurring. Employees working are unable to wash their hands as required. - CDI - PIC replaced water pump. Employees properly washed hands.

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed one unlabeled bottle of a purple chemical identified as degreaser by employee and a second unlabeled spray of an unknown mixture per employee. - CDI - PIC labeled bottle with purple chemical ‘degreaser’ and voluntarily discarded the unknown solution.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate

Corrected during inspection

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. - Pf - Employee unable to locate thin probe thermometer. - CDI - PIC brought thin probe thermometer while EHS present.

#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 multiple working containers of various spices lacking labels.

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

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed both doors on MFU left open during inspection without protection from insect and rodent entry. Install mesh screens or fly fans if doors are to be kept open during service.

#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 food handling employees lacking hair restraints.

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5

Corrected during inspection

5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures. - Pf - Observed no running water available at any sinks on MFU. - CDI - MFU closed temporarily for water pump to be replaced. Potable water under pressure provided to all fixtures prior to EHS departure.

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Jun 7, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Repeat violation

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed test strips not registering chlorine. CDI- MFU did not have proper test strips for measuring Chlorine. CDI- PIC obtained test strips by end of inspection.

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Aug 19, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: EHS came onsite to complete initial inspection for Cuzzo Cuisine MFU II. Miscommunication occurred between the commissary and MFU PIC. Cuzzo Cuisine MFU 1 came to the site instead of MFU II. EHS did know that facility had 2 MFU. PIC stated that MFU 1 just hot out of the shop. PIC alternates between the food trucks. He takes them to the same location alternately. EHS had to find the state ID for the other MFU. MFU I was on closed status. Inspection completed for MFU 1. EHS will call PIC for initial inspection for MFU II.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no vomit/ diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS left copy of plan. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken tenders holding below 135F at the heat lamp. CDI- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Corrected during inspection

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed test strips not registering chlorine. CDI- EHS left a few test strips for PIC until he gets new ones. EHS checked concentration. Concentration was correct.

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Feb 3, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed raw chicken cold holding above 41F. Chicken was in bags and was in a cooler of ice. PIC stated that the chicken was brought to them from the commissary during the event. CDI-more ice was added to the chicken to keep cold. EHS advised PIC to have a way for the extra chicken to stay cold when in route to the food truck for events.

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Oct 22, 2022 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed bottles of cleaner and soap and a steel wool scrubber in hand sink. CDI-items were removed.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI. Observed no thermometer onsite during inspection. VR to be done by 11-01-22

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no chlorine test strips onsite during inspection. VR to be done by11-01-22

#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 drinks being stored in flip unit and in cooler with shrimp and chicken strips.

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Jun 17, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

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 working containers of spices that were not seasoned.

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −1

Corrected during inspection

5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed no hot water in handsink or prep sink. CDI-water heater was adjusted to allow for adequate hot water. REPEAT

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Jul 30, 2021 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded