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Good Taste Chinese Restaurant

532 W Gannon Ave

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 10, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)- Inside the walk-in freezer; observed a re-wrapped pan of raw chicken stored above re-wrapped bags of raw shrimp. On the make line; observed a container of raw shelled eggs stored above chopped vegetables. Store raw animal proteins/meats according to the proper hierarchy of storage; with raw chicken always stored at the bottom of the hierarchy. Ready-to-eat food items; such as produce; must always be stored above raw meat items. Refer to the guidance poster as needed. CDI Items were rearranged during the inspection.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf)- Noted multiple flies throughout establishment. Control pest as needed. Increase frequency of cleaning. 6-202.15 Outer OpeningsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf)- Noted multiple flies throughout establishment. Control pest as needed. Increase frequency of cleaning. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C)- Noted back screen door significantly damaged and no longer fits to frame. Replace damaged screen door to prevent the entry of rodents or pests.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - Observed soiled serving bowls containing raw chicken residue/drippings stored directly above a container of chopped vegetables on the make line. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing it: (1) in a cleanContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - Observed soiled serving bowls containing raw chicken residue/drippings stored directly above a container of chopped vegetables on the make line. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing it: (1) in a clean; dry location; (2) where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) at least 6 inches above the floor. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches above the floor on case lot handling equipment.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)- Noted unwashed broccoli directly chopped and transferred to clean container without being thoroughly washed prior to prep. 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (A)Except as specified in par. (B) of this section and except for wholeOther

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)- Noted unwashed broccoli directly chopped and transferred to clean container without being thoroughly washed prior to prep. 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (A)Except as specified in par. (B) of this section and except for whole; raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the CONSUMER before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form. (B) Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under sec. 7 204.12.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Noted mobile prep carts; commercial fans; dry storage wire racks and the lower shelves through prep kitchen are soiled/ dirty. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at the frequency to preclude accumulation of soils.- Please clean storage spaces near the back of the prep kitchen and do so more often.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) - Various ceiling tiles missing or displaced throughout the prep kitchen area. Also noted detail cleaning needed for the floor spaces near the back of the prep kitchen. 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 29, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf)- Date marking labels missing on multiple bags of cooked pork in the prep cooler. According to PIC; noted pork was cooked three days ago. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI- items relabeled during inspection.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B)- Noted chlorine sanitizer measuring at 0 ppm for the sani-bucket. Hold in-use wiping cloths submerged in concentrated sanitizer between uses. Maintain chlorine sanitizer between 50-200 ppm. CDI- chlorine sanitizer remixed.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)- Cutting boards are deeply scratched and discolored. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) - Various ceiling tiles missing or displaced throughout the prep kitchen area. 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC is not a certified food protection manager. CDI: REHS provided info for class.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-PfChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf; Bottles of awesome cleaner not labeled. CDI: Bottles labeled.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS foodEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Plastic container with no handled stored inside rice container.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice build up inside walk in freezer.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P S&S Chicken sitting on counter 90-102. TCS foods shall maintain a hot hold temp of 135F or above. CDI: Establishment cooked chicken today and REHS allowed PIC to reheat chicken.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; None of the spices at the make line had a label.- Once removed from bulk supply; unidentifiable food shall have a label of the product.- Please label spices once removed from bulk.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; The walk in cooler door has a hole in it on the inside and the bottom of the frame is also damaged and being taped together.- Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.- Please repair items listed.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The hoods have buildup of oils and dust.- Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at the frequency to preclude accumulation of soils.- Please clean hoods and do so more often.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; Core; The lighting in the storage rooms for dry goods is barely noticeable.- Lighting intensity of at least 10 ft cadles is required in storage areas.- Please increase lighting in storage areas.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 3, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Observed spatulas being stored in between equipment cracks.- During pauses in food prep or dispensing; utensils shall be stored in a clean area.- CDI; the spatula was moved and washed the PIC was educated about the cracks not being a clean space.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Gasket is torn on the egg roll cooler and the veggie cooler.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the torn gaskets.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 8, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Minor wet stacking of pans.- Clean equipment shall be stored in a self draining position that allows for air drying.- Please make sure dishes are completely air dried before stacking.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; The gasket on the egg roll cooler in the front is torn.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the torn gasket.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The floors underneath of cooking equipment have debris buildup and need cleaned.- Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.- Please clean the floors under cooking equipment.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source

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