Restaurant · Wake County, NC

New China Chef

Name: New China Chef
Address: 1769 W Williams St, Wake County, NC

1769 W Williams St

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 30, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11; Core; A black fan blowing in the prep area has visible dust accumulation on the cage. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency; especially since this fan is used in food preparation area.

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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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Grease accumulation observed dripping from hood vents above cookline. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. PIC has vents scheduled to be cleaned soon.

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, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.15 (A)Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.15 (A); Priority; Observed an employee washing their hands with a single-use glove on one hand. If used; single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food; used for no other purpose; and discarded when damaged or soiled; or when interruptions occur in the operation. CDI- employee was stopped; glove was removed and discarded and hands were rewashed. Educational moment with employee.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 6-501.11/6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11/6-501.12; Core; Caulking adjacent to the wall and along back of handwashing sink in cookline area is soiled and black. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair. Replace caulking if it is no longer cleanable. No point taken.

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, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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; Shelving in the walk-in cooler is rusting. This affects cleanability. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace shelving in the near future.

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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notedCode 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13; Core; Baking soda was observed in a plastic container that previously held peanuts. Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Use only approved NSF food service/sanitation rated equipment and containers. Transfer baking soda to an approved storage container and discard or recycle peanut 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.

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notedCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of degreaser was observed without a label. Poisonous or toxic materials taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly labeled with the common name of the material. CDI- label added. No point taken. All other cleaners were observed with labels.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Core; All foods uncovered in the front lowboy cooler (across from the deep chest freezer). Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages; covered containers; or wrappings. Lids/plastic wrap added.

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notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer. "In hand or in bucket".

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, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 22, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 9, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Facility has begun holding lo mien noodles on time control. Noodles observed on a prep table upon entry and had been sitting at room temperature since 12 PM according to the PIC. No timestamp and no procedures available. The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered to be on time control. Additionally; written procedures shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority. CDI - Timestamp added. Procedures emailed by EHS to PIC. PIC to print and fill out TPHC form.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Chicken wings cooling in large portions a prep cooler. When cooling use thin portions and use rapid cooling equipment (walk-in cooler/freezer). CDI - Chicken wings moved to cool rapidly in the walk-in cooler/freezer.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 17, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11; Priority; Bleach 101 is used by facility as sanitizer. No instructions for use as a sanitizer on food-contact surfaces. This product is not approved. CDI - An approved bleach formula for sanitizing food-contact surfaces obtained.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 20, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · 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; Spoons stored inside of food containers with the handles touching the food. Dispensing utensils shall be stored with the handles above the top of the food to prevent contamination.

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 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13; Core; Single-service plastic spoons used for portioning dry foods. Single-service items may not be reused. One-time use only.

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

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

1 - Inspection

Dec 18, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with dust and accumulation. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of debris.

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, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source