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A98

KUNU COFFEE

18644 WEST CATAWBA AV, STE 100, Cornelius, NC 28031
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110952
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceJun 3, 2024

Score history

7085100 Jun 3, 2024: 98.5Nov 26, 2024: 100May 21, 2025: 100Oct 3, 2025: 99.5May 19, 2026: 98
Jun 3, 2024Higher is betterMay 19, 2026

Inspections & violations

May 19, 2026 A 98 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment serves Smoked Salmon “Lox” Several approved/GRAS additives
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present is certified.
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored in bins above the prep cooler.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed open packages of heavy cream and Swiss cheese without date marks. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Follow-up verification required
10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. -Pf 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote - Pf Observed missing disclosure, advisory and asterisk for Lox (cold smoked salmon) on the menu. Statement should read: *These items are served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Be sure to add an asterisk* beside Lox on the menu
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee preparing coffee while wearing a watch and no hair restraint.
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados in the prep cooler with stickers attached.

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Oct 3, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment is currently portioning quiche and reheating for immediate service. Permit conditions are to obtain prior approval for TCS food service. Owner has been working with Chris McKenzie to start food service. Establishment will stop serving these products until approval is granted. Several coffee additives are being used that are considered GRAS
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed an employee eating a bagel and yogurt in the coffee prep area.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two employees preparing coffee while wearing jewelry and no hair restraint.

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May 21, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 26, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 3, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC is not food safety certified. Permit is within 210 days of issuance. No point deduction. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 PIC did not provide information on employee health today. CDI -provided EHP poster and link to more information. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 PIC did not provide written policy for V&D cleanup. CDI - provided V&D cleanup handout. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed multiple containers of milk without date mark. CDI by date marking with open date. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KUNU COFFEE” or State ID 20600110952). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.