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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address5906 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/16/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed date stickers on all of the cook line products for today’s date. PIC stated that these items were mostly cooked yesterday (4/15/25). CDI - Manager corrected dates to match all prep dates from the walk-in cooler.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed a can of RAID that is not approved for commercial kitchens. CDI - Manager voluntarily discarded.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one live cockroach.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No REPEAT 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed one cup without a handle being used to scoop spices. Significant improvement from previous inspection.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a cutting board with deep cuts and stains. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler. Observed two broken under-counter coolers. Parts to repair the coolers have been purchased. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed melted spatula and fryer basket handles.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a leaking faucet at the 3-compartment sink.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster lids and grease bin door. Dumpster lids have been broken off. PIC has submitted a request for a new dumpster.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grouting and cracked tiles in the bar area, in front of grill and the mop sink. Significant improvement from previous inspection due to most areas being repaired.