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NameLAI LAI EXPRESS
Address1607 MONTFORD DR
STE E
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC that they are permitted to leave items uncovered as long as they are cooling. EHS encouraged facility to utilize freezers for cooling.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf EHS observed cooked chicken cooling ambiently at the start of inspection. Product was 80F and PIC stated it had been cooling for 1 hour. Food employee then placed chicken in deep containers, covered with plastic wrap and placed them in walk in cooler. After 20 minutes EHS checked temperatures again and they ranged from 79-76F. CDI- EHS advised that facility should uncover items and consider placing them in freezer. After additional 40 minutes chicken had reached 57-55F. -0.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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. EHS observed broken floor tiles in kitchen and back door. Repair. -0-
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. EHs observed employee personal itmes stored with food for the facility. CDI- Food employee relocated the items. **REPEAT** -1-