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NameJP LAO KITCHEN
Address2604 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/6/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 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 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed green/yellow sponge inside handwashing sink, wet wiping cloth being stored on the rim of the hand washing sink and metal scrub pad being stored on the handles of the hand washing sink. CDI - PIC removed all items off hand washing sink.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container cooked sticky rice above 41*F in cold drawer cooler date marked 11/5. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of cooked sticky rice. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw sausage above 41*F in cold drawer cooler date marked 11/3. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of sausage. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of cooked vegetable sauce above 41*F in walk in cooler made this morning approximately 10:00AM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of cooked vegetable sauce.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 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 clear plastic scoops with the handle portion inside sugar container, dry rice, and seasoning. CDI - PIC moved scoops to 3-comp-sink.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed a few stored clean aluminum containers being reused to store food. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded aluminum containers.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes 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 several stored clean food containers with stickers/tape and sticker residue. PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes No No 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 large air vent with dust and debris build up above flip top unit. 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed in chemical/can wash room with litter and items no longer part of facility being stored, for instance shopping carts and large black crates. PIC will start to remove items out of facility.
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 both hood system filters with grease build up.