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NameLOTUS CUISINE II
Address4100 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed plastic container used for scooping rice in direct contact with the rice. -CDI- PIC removed the container and discarded the necessary section of contaminated rice. (1 pt)
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shell eggs stored directly above RTE produce in the WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated the raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf away from RTE foods. (1.5 pts) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw frozen shrimp thawing out in still water. Water must be continuously running and must also be 70F or below. PIC stated that they have was was running and was briefly turned off a few minutes before the inspection. -CDI- PIC immediately turned the water back on without instruction from EHS. (0 pts)
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple ground multiple boxes of food being stored directly on the floor in the prep area. -CDI- PIC relocated boxes so that they were at least 6 inches off of the floor. (1 pt)
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep unit doors soiled with light food residue. Increase cleaning frequency. Due to severity, points were not escalated. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed damaged base tile by the dry storage area. Repair/replace damaged tile. 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 grout in the kitchen prep are as well as by the 3 comp sink. Repair damaged grout. REPEAT*** (1 pt)