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NameLAGZ RESTAURANT BAR & GRILLE
Address2539 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/5/2024
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. During inspection PIC had three ( P ) violations. Cold Holding and storage order issues. CDI- PIC was not sure why egg/milk mixture was not cold holding properly same with the cooked tomato stew in WIC from the previous day the reasons are unknown to the PIC. EHS witnessed PIC discard all out of temperature foods. Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed in WIC raw fish in zip lock bags next to raw marinated chicken, and raw plain chicken on the lower shelf. CDI rearranged storage order of foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed five containers of cooked rice cold holding inside WIC without any covers and a couple were stacked on top of each other.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed stored clean several metal serving spoons soiled with oil and food residue near steam table. CDI - PIC moved utensils to dish area.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed egg/milk mixture above 41*F in prep unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed four large clear containers cold holding cooked tomato stew from the previous day with a temperature above 41*F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear door with gap along the lower portion of the door. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout kitchen and dry storage room area.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed grey container of rice stored directly on floor in dry storage room.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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. Observed two rice makers hold cooked rice with bowels submerged inside cooked rice. CDI -PIC moved bowels to dish area.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk-in freezer door unable to self-close. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed freezer door handle missing, PIC is using a rag to open/close door. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed freezer door gasket torn and not sealing properly, heavy ice build up can be seen along the lower portion of the door. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed low boy unit pooling water on lower shelf.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 5 out of 8 bulbs in needed of replacement for grill area in rear of kitchen. 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 ceiling tiles with clear/yellow tape holding them together and sagging near kitchen prep area.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed light intensity at 2 foot-candles inside walk in freezer. 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed exhaust filters with heavy grease build up near front of end of kitchen.