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NameLAGZ RESTAURANT BAR & GRILLE
Address2539 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed cooked hot pepper sauce, cooked spaghetti and cook rice/beans in WIF without any form of date marking. CDI - PIC was allowed to date mark foods with original cook date. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed cut cabbage in WIC without any form of datemarking stored on bus tub. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cabbage.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No REPEAT 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed primary front double door and secondary front double door with light gaps at the lower portion and middle section. Repair door molding/gasket. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed insects crawling on floors throughout kitchen. CDI-PIC removed insects. Pest control services facility monthly. Increase frequency of cleaning under and around equipment. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door to kitchen with light gap at the lower portion of the door. Repair door molding/gasket.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed several wooden pestles and wooden muddlers flaking apart to touch along with chip and cracks stored clean under prep table. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 Observed metal wired storage racks inside WIC and WIF with rust build up. Replace or repair. 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.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes No REPEAT4-601.11(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 several cylindrical plastic food containers stored clean with stickers and adhesive still attached. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink. 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 food debris and build up on non-food contact portion of stainless steel pans stored clean above 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC move items to dish washing area.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with no lid. Obtain garbage lid.
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 floor tiles in front of WIF damaged and missing. Replace missing damaged tiles. 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 food debris and build up around cooking, cold holding and hot equipment. Increase frequency of cleaning.