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NameLULA BANH MI AND PHO
Address8200 PROVIDENCE RD
STE 700
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsFacility utilizes “Prague Powder #1”, a curing salt containing Sodium Nitrite. Per 21 CFR, Sodium Nitrite must not exceed 500ppm in any recipe, and packaging shall bear proper warning labels about dosage. Employee stated it is used for marinating pork, and roughly two tablespoons are used per every 120 LBs meat. Facility is in compliance with usage. Packaging does not bare any instructions for use. EHS advises acquiring Prague Powder #1 with proper packaging labels.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed multiple employee beverages being stored above customer foods during inspection. CDI - PIC moved to appropriate location. 0 pts.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink at wok station blocked and inaccessible. Observed front handsink being used to store wiping cloth. Observed back handsink storing customer togo containers. CDI - Wok station handsink made accessible. Wiping cloth removed from front handsink. Togo containers removed from back handsink and voluntarily discarded. 1 pt.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw beef in soup prep and WIC during inspection. Observed unwashed vegetables being stored above RTE foods in WIC. CDI - PIC reordered storage. 1.5 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked brisket, beef broth, and cooked quail eggs holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. Steamwell not set to adequately maintain hot temperatures. All items had been in unit for less than four hours. CDI - All items reheated to boiling before being placed back in steamwell. Steamwell temperature turned up. 0 pts. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed dish including undercooked eggs not baring asterisk to lead to menu’s consumer advisory. CDI - PIC added asterisks to all menus. 0 pts.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed bottle of pain reliever being stored above and in conjunction with clean customer multi use utensils. CDI - PIC moved to appropriate location. 1 pt.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple boxes of food being stored on the floor in WIF. Ensure all foods are stored at least 6 inches above the ground at all times. 0 pts.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed multiple single use spice containers being used to store other spices. Ensure all single use items are properly disposed of after their first use. 0.5 pts.