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Miso Ramen

970 High House Rd

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 1, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.14 When to wash - PriorityHandwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 When to wash - Priority; Employee observed touching hair and changing tasks without washing hands. Employee donned gloves for food preparation without washing hands. Food employees shall wash hands immediately before engaging in food prep or working with clean utensils and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean; exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (D) Except after drinking from a closed beverage container in a manner that prevents contamination; after coughing; sneezing; using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; using tobacco; eating; or drinking; (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (F) During food preparation; as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready to eat food; (H) Before donning gloves for working with food; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. CDI-Employees were redirected to wash hands. When to wash hands requirements were reviewed with employee and PIC.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (Priority); The rice inside the rice cooker was holding 100F. TCS foods must be held hot at 135F or higher. CDI-Rice was made less than an hour ago; and was allowed to be reheated to 165F.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (Priority); Foods (tofu; chicken; beef; cooked eel) in the preparation cooler were holding 45-60F. Foods have been stored in unit since yesterday. Hold TCS foods cold at 41F or below. CDI-Foods were voluntarily discarded. Ice was added to unit to keep foods cold during lunch rush. Unit will be serviced. EC will return tomorrow to check progress.

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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); Core; The interior of the fryer had a small amount of grease. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase cleaning frequency.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 3-603.11 (B)(1) Priority FoundationFood temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11 (B)(1) Priority Foundation; Facility has the consumer warning/reminder; but does not include the disclosure portion that advises consumers that a particular menu item contains or may contain undercooked or raw ingredients. Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw; undercooked; cooked to order; etc.; or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state; * Items are served raw or undercooked; or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Either add a description to the menu item that indicates that it might be served cooked to order; served undercooked; etc.; or simply add a line at the bottom that states that asterisked items may be served under cooked or raw; or contain ingredients that are undercooked or raw. Facility has most menu items asterisked to the consumer advisory; but only items that are served undercooked require the asterisk. Beef skewers and soft boiled eggs are the items that would need the advisory. PIC stated that other items asterisked are not served undercooked. Review menu and put warning on items that require it by November 28; 2025. EC will follow up then.

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.

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notedCode 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12; Core; All cutting boards are peeling on the sides. 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 8, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-304.12 (C ) The rice scoops were stored in water at 84F. Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (C ) The rice scoops were stored in water at 84F. Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; or in water that is maintained at 135F or higher. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. CDI-Rice scoops were moved to dish pit for cleaning. Discussed other storage options with PIC.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 4, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (A) Employee beverage (to to coffee cup) is stored on the food preparation table with the cooked pork. Employees shall eatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (A) Employee beverage (to to coffee cup) is stored on the food preparation table with the cooked pork. Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. Do not store employee beverages on the preparation table. Store drinks on the shelf under the table at one side; or near the back door. Designate a separate area for beverages. Employee beverage was moved.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 3-304.12 (A) Spoon / Serving Utensil in the ground beef and corn are stored with the handle on the food. Longer handle utensil / spoon is needed. In-use utensils in TCS foodEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A) Spoon / Serving Utensil in the ground beef and corn are stored with the handle on the food. Longer handle utensil / spoon is needed. In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Today the utensils were lifted off of the floor and extended out of the pan.

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.

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notedCode 4-101.18 Nonstick Coatings: Rice Warmer Insert is peelingCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.18 Nonstick Coatings: Rice Warmer Insert is peeling; damaged. Replace the rice warmer insert. Use non scratching and non scoring utensils (not metal) and clean with gentle material. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces: Cutting Board has two areas with several black cuts. Resurface cutting board in these areas. Restore cutting board surface to clean and cleanable condition.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 13, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Food Preparation Sinks are not clean. Detergent shall be used to clean the sinks after each use. After cleaning and rinsing; apply sanitizer and allow sanitizer to air dry. Sinks were cleaned during today's inspection. . . . Ice Scoop is not clean with black build up around the handle. Can opener blade is not clean. Bother items were taken to the ware washing sink for cleaning. ; 4-501.114; Priority; Dish Machine is not sanitizing. Use your test strips to verify residual chlorine. AutoChlor rep was contacted for servicing.

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.

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majorCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Improvement is needed for the procedures and implementation of Time as a Public Health Control. Procedures are now posted on the wall; but do not include the fried chicken wings that are held on the table. Procedures specify food held for a maximum of 4 hours is labeled; but food is not labeled. Rewrite the procedures to include each food that is held according to the rule time as a public health control. You may use the form on our website or write your own procedures. Typically pans are labeled; but since the restaurant closes after lunch; times may be specified on the procedures. It must be clear that food that remains at 4 hours is discarded. List each food held according to time (versus holding in a refrigerator or holding hot). You may alter/rewrite your procedures as needed to assure you are following your posted instructions. discussed today

In plain English

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

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minorCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Rice paddles are stored in standing room temperature water. Consider spraying with a slippery oil coating and storing the utensils in a dry pan. Otherwise; store utensils in the food with the handle extended out of the food and container; or in water maintained at 135F or hotter. Do not store rice paddle in room temperature water.

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.

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minorCode 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116; Core; Trash cans in the kitchen are not clean. Increased cleaning frequency of trash receptacles is needed.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Boxes of single use containers are stored on the floor in front of the handwashing sink. Maintain clear access to the handwashing sink. No items shall be stored on the floor in front of the handwashing sink. It took several minutes to obtain warm water; indicating the sink in the cooking area is not being used. Prioritize handwashing in the handwashing sink. Have employees wash hands before working with food; after handling raw chicken and before putting on gloves. Assure sink is accessible and supplied as needed; including with warm water. I moved the boxes today.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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majorCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Many eggs are stored in the preparation area that should be held according to the rule Time as a Public Health Control. Written procedures are required and shall be followed. Eggs held for a maximum of 4 hours shall be discarded at the end of the meal period. Recommend posting the time holding procedures on the kitchen wall with other documents. discussed today

In plain English

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

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minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Dusty blue floor fan is stored on the shelf above the produce preparation sink. If the fan is stored on a shelf; it should be on a bottom shelf (not above a food preparation area). Consider the shelving unit near the mop sink where chemicals are stored.

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.

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minorCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Rice paddle is stored in standing room temperature water. Consider wrapping the utensil in plastic wrap with a slippery oil coating and storing the utensil on plate. Otherwise; store utensils in the food with the handle extended out of the food and container; or in water maintained at 135F or hotter. Do not store rice paddle in room temperature water.

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.

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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; Shelf under prep table is rusty; in bad condition. Shelf under the microwave table has laser film adhering to it. Remove the laser film. Provide clean and cleanable 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, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

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