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NameJP LAO KITCHEN
Address2604 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsSome ceiling tiles in customer dining room have water damage.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed bowl of raw chicken stored directly over vegetables in WIC. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed insect device stored on top of cooking/reheating equipment. CDI - PIC state it's only used at night and relocated device. 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed insect device stored directly over secondary squeeze for beverages. CDI - PIC relocated device no wall where no food or food equipment is stored.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observe two flip top unit style cutting board in need of replacement or resurfacing due to deep grooves, dark stains, and score marks. CDI - PIC will have items replaced. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy ice build up inside double door RIF. PIC will call for repairs.
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 two white food containers with debris and food build up on non-food contacts surfaces where NON-TCS rice is stored. Increase frequency of cleaning items or replace. PIC will have items cleaned.