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NameLAMS KITCHEN
Address3016 WEDDINGTON RD
STE 100
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility cooks peking ducks, which go through a dehydration process. Ducks are not fully dehydrated and do not go through this process with the intention of extending their shelf lives. EHS observed vast improvement within facility from previous inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 shrimp paste being stored above RTE steam buns in steamer lowboy during inspection. CDI - PIC moved to bottom shelf. 1.5 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed fried bean curds being stored in untrainable container ice in wok prep 2 during inspection. Ensure foods stored in ice are in drainable containers. 0 pts.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. 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 single use togo container being used as means to dispense cooked fried chicken being stored in direct contact with food. Observed rice scoop being stored in rice container with handle in direct contact with food. Ensure all dispensing utensils have handles, and handles are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination. 0.5 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed many plastic lid containers cut to allow for easy dispensing of its contents or to allow for spoon handles to stick out of container. Ensure all multiuse food contact surfaces are free of unnecessary crevices. Observed facility utilizing non-commercially rated crockpot during inspection. Ensure all equipment is graded for commercial use. 0 pts.
49 1 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 heavy dust build up on air intake grate on wok prep 1 during inspection. More thorough or frequent cleaning needed. EHS observed vast improvement in non-food contact cleanliness during inspection. Repeat. 1 pt.