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NameJP LAO KITCHEN
Address2604 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two secondary spray bottles with purple liquid without any identification. CDI - PIC labeled spray bottles degreaser.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed three raw chicken thawing in prep sink with no running water. CDI - PIC turned on cold water to allow for proper thawing. Cold water was measured at 52F.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bag of jasmine rice stored on the floor near WIC. CDI - PIC moved bag of rice off floor.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No REPEAT 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 two clear single service bowls submerged in jasmine rice in two different foods containers. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded single service bowls.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed three boxes of single service lids and cups stored on floor in storage area. CDI - PIC moved items off the floor
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes 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 metal pipes around hood filters dripping grease and hood filter not fully installed. CDI - PIC was able to clean metal pipes and properly installed hood filter. 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 3-5 Foot candles in WIF. CDI - PIC will place order for new bulbs.