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NameJP LAO KITCHEN
Address2604 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 single service cup being submerged inside beef broth in WIC. CDI - PIC removed single service cup. 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 single service cups submerged inside non-tcs sauces and dry rice in WIC. CDI - PIC removed single service cups.
47 0.50 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 bread stored in non food grade containers inside WIF. PIC will order proper food containers. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed three rubber spatulas with burn handles and damaged food contact surfaces on storage rack. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed beverage and commericially packaged RIC only in the lobby with food products prepared at establishment for example; Cobana( steamed bananas with grated coconut) CDI - PIC will only keep bottle beverages and commercial packaged food items inside RIC.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 plastic food containers with manufacture stickers and glue residue still attached. CDI- PIC move containers to 3-comp-sink.