Azalea Asian Cuisine

1764 Mendon Rd Ste 1, Cumberland, RI 02864

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Azalea Asian Cuisine stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Azalea Asian Cuisine's latest score of 82 falls below the Cumberland average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an excess amount of debris. Hood Systems must be maintained.

4-204.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit 2 and on the two door stand up refrigeration unit. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen was observed with broken tiles and areas of low grout. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Dec 2, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Vegetable prep unit was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Noodles in unit were 47 degrees, voluntarily disposed of. Vegetables had just finished being prepped and were moved to walk in cooler until unit is repaired.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, noodles was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Noodles were prepared two hours prior and were moved to freezer to rapid cool.

3-501.15

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was washed and sanitized during inspection. Ice machine was emptied during inspection. Ice machine in not to be used until it is washed rinsed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Apr 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azalea Asian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azalea Asian Cuisine on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Azalea Asian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Azalea Asian Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has Azalea Asian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Azalea Asian Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Azalea Asian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Azalea Asian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Azalea Asian Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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