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NameLAGZ RESTAURANT BAR & GRILLE
Address2539 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no form of hand drying at both hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC was able to obtain paper napkins. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee rinsing metal mixing bowl and serving spoon inside hand washing sink near grill area. CDI - PIC educated employee on proper use of hand washing sink. Employee took pieces of equipment to dish washer.
13 2 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed adulterated box of uncut sweet potatoes stored in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded entire box.
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 four medium sized food containers and 2 bus tubs of cooked oxtail sauce above 41F stored in WIC. PIC stated items were cooked yesterday and voluntarily discarded food. EHS mentioned that using WIF for cooling foods instead of WIC also minimizing size of containers could aide in rapid cooling. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed two large stainless steel bowls of cooked chicken wings and cooked beef steak above 41F stored in WIC. CDI - PIC moved chicken and steak to hotel pans and placed food into WIF to quickly cool down. PIC stated foods were cooked around 10:30AM. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 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 "HOME USE ONLY" insect spray bottles. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both bottles. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed quaternary sanitizer stored above bags of onions in dry storage room. CDI - PIC moved sanitizer bottle to chemical shelf.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed yellow insect sticky traps located on splash shield of prep sink and next to 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC moved sticky insect traps away from food prep areas. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies and nats throughout kitchen area and dining room area. Observed crawling insect near 3-comp-sink. Increase frequency of cleaning around hard to reach areas and floor drains.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep top tables throughout kitchen. CDI - PIC placed wiping cloth sin discarded bin.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed no handle to open WIF. PIC showed EHS new WIF handle that will be installed. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted wired shelving in WIF and WIC. Repair or replaced wired shelves.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 pieces of clean equipment on storage rack with manufacture stickers still attached and other clear food containers near 3-comp-sink with sticker adhesive still attached. CDI - PIC moved items back to 3-comp-sink to be rewashed. 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 large in-use food containers under prep table with food splash and debris housing dry ingredients. Increase frequency of cleaning large food containers and maintain items in sanitary condition. 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 low boy cooler with pooling water and food debris. Increase frequency of cleaning.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3-comp-sink PVC pipes leaking water onto floor. PIC will have work order placed.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed several ceiling tiles with food splash and debris build up near WIC and WIF. Increase frequency of cleaning. 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 damaged and missing wall tiles near fryer station.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 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 grease and debris build up on both hood system near WIC and steam table. Increase frequency of cleaning units.