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NameLULU'S EXPRESS
Address2400 TUCKASEEGEE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/8/2025
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Mashed potatoes placed in hot well almost 2 hours prior. Potatoes moved to stove to reheat to 165F.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Macaroni and cheese seafood, milk, and crab cakes from yesterday lacked date marks. Date marks added. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP salmon being thawed in sealed package. CDI PIC removed from package.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Label bottles of oils and spices lacking labels.
49 0.50 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 build up of food debris on equipment and shelving in kitchen.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf Low water pressure at 3 compartment sink and hand sink. PIC contacted Charlotte Water Services.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes Yes 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 in storage room damaged. Repeat. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean floors throughout facility as needed.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Provide at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration.