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NameLILA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Address225 S POPLAR ST
STE 180
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shell eggs and ceviche stored above cabbage and guacamole in WIC. CDI - Storage order rearranged. All other storage is great. - 0 - For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf 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 two packs of tuna thawing in a bowl of warm water in fully sealed packaging. CDI - Discussed with PIC. Tuna was cut open and moved to WIC to finish thawing. - 0.5 -
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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. Observed spray bottle of water without label. CDI - PIC labeled. All other labels great - 0 -
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 a few boxes of single-service items stored on the floor of the upstairs storage room. Maintain items at least 6” off the floor at all times. - 0.5 -
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone, keys, glasses, and drinks stored above prep spaces and food throughout facility. Maintain items underneath any cleaned equipment, food items, and prep spaces. - 0.5 -