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NameLAI LAI EXPRESS
Address1607 MONTFORD DR
STE E
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/6/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsObserved a prep table in front of the 3-compartment sink. Recommended to the PIC to place casters/wheels on the table so they can easily relocate/move to properly wash/rinse/sanitize facility equipment and utensils at the 3-compartment sink.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf When EHS arrived after facility was open observed that the TPHC was not being followed. No times were observed on the TCS foods in their written procedures. CDI - PIC stated they just opened and they will place the times on the TPHC foods now. Ensure accurate times are placed on the TCS foods immediately after placing out.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed rice scoops stored in a plastic container that was accumulating old food debris and rice. CDI - PIC removed. Provide a container that is easily cleanable
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 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 condiment containers and lids food contact portion stored directly on the prep table.