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Panda House Chinese Restaurant

1462 Garner Station Blvd

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 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) In the reach-in freezer crab ragoon were stored below raw chicken and pork products. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Food must be stored according to the final cook temperature. This is a repeat item but not severe enough to take full credit. CDI.. The food items were placed in the correct final cook temperature.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf There were several dishes that were stored as clean that were greasy to the touch. Dishes stored as clean must be free of grease and other food debris. CDI... The dishes were placed back at the wash compartment of the three compartment sink to be washed again.

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 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) In a reach-in unit eggs; cooked pork; cooked chicken; tofu; and raw shrimp were not date marked. These food items when kept in the kitchen for more than 24 hours must be date marked. The date marking can be the consume by or preparation date. The foo item will have a 7 day shelf life since the cold hold units must be maintained at 41F or below. CDI... The food items were properly labeled.

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 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified With Common Name of Food Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pastaFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified With Common Name of Food Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. There were several metal containers at the wok area that were not labeled. CDI... The food items were labeled before the end of the 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
minorCode 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 (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. Carrots and cabbage were being cut before being washed. All produce must be washed being cut.

In plain English

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

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

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the storage shelves. Clean the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Clean the gaskets on the cold hold unit. Clean around the deep fryers and wok area. Clean the food prep sinks and drain boards. Increase the frequency of cleaning for all 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
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean the floor and walls around the sinks and food prep areas. Clean the floors around the cooking equipment. Clean all physical facilities at a frequency necessary to remove 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, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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)- In the walk in cooler; observed a bus tub of raw chicken and raw pork stored above washed and cut produce. Ensure raw animal proteins are stored below ready-to-eat food items to minimize the risk of contamination. CDI- Items rearranged.

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

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Noted multiple TCS items measuring above 41 F in the front prep cooler (see temp log). the ambient air for noted prep cooler was 43 F during time of inspection. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Noted TCS items were relocated to the walk in cooler. Ambient air temp for prep cooler adjusted. PIC stated she would contact technician to have noted unit serviced.

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
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Observed a case of food stored on the floor; under the storage racks; in the walk-in freezer unit. Ensure food is kept at least 6 inches off the floor; on a clean dry location.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode 6-202.15 Outer OpeningsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C)- Noted back door left opened during time of inspection. Keep back door closed to prevent the possible entry of pest.

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
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Cases of food found stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler unit. Ensure food is kept at least 6 inches off the floor; on a clean dry location.

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
notedCode 4-501.12: CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12: Core; A white cutting born is worn. Cutting boards shall be 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
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Detail cleaning neeed for the following areas and equipment: side surfaces of the deep fryer units; exterior surface of the rice cooker; storage shelves throughout prep kitchen; exterior surface of the bulk ingredients containers; and the prep sink drain boards. Increase frequency of cleaning for all equipment surfaces throughout prep kitchen.

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 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)- Detail cleaning needed for the commode in the unisex bathroom. Maintain handwashing sinksCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)- Detail cleaning needed for the commode in the unisex bathroom. Maintain handwashing sinks; toilets and urinals clean.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Detail cleaning needed for the floor spaces throughout the prep kitchen. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; Core; Increase light intensity in walk-in cooler. Noted lighting very low/dim inside walk-in cooler unit.

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, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Found an over stacked container of cooked pork measuring between 47-48 F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Item discarded.

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
notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Priority foundation: Cooling noodles tightly covered. Cool TCS food loosely covered or uncovered. The saran wrap was removed from the noodles. This is a repeat from the last inspection.

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
notedCode 4-501.12: CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12: Core; A white cutting born is worn. Cutting boards shall be 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
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Core: The sides of the fryer have grease build up. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be clean.

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, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Priority foundation: Cooling noodles tightly covered. Cool TCS food loosely covered or uncovered. The saran wrap was removed from the noodles.

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
minorCode 2-402.11: Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraints. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as hatsEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11: Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraints. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as hats; visors or hair nets. This is a repeat item.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B) Core: Sanitizer is less than 50ppm of chlorine in a wiping cloth bucket. Sanitizer shall be mixed to 50-200ppm of chlorine for wiping cloth buckets. Sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration for the wiping cloth 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 4-501.12: CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12: Core; A white cutting born is worn. Cutting boards shall be 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
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Core: The sides of the fryer have grease build up. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be clean.

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 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 9, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Chair is blocking access to the hand sink behind the front counter. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. The chair was moved away from the hand sink. This is a repeat item.

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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw shrimp stored next to chicken and raw chicken stored next to beef in the walk-in cooler. Store all food according to final cook temperatures in refrigeration and freezer units. The above food was re-arranged.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Food employee shall wear a hair restraint such as a hat; hair net or visor.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; A few broken floor tiles by the back hand sink. Physical facilities 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, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 4, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; Nobody on site is a certified food protection manager. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

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
majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Chair is blocking access to the hand sink behind the front counter. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. The chair was moved away from the hand sink. This is a repeat item.

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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Wontons stored below raw chicken in the walk-in freezer. Store all food according to final cook temperatures in freezers and refrigeration units. The above food was re-arranged.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer is less than 50ppm of chlorine in the wiping cloth bucket. Wiping cloth shall be held in sanitizer mixed to the manufacturer's specified concentration( 50-200ppm for chlorine). Chlorine sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration for the wiping cloth 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 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;4-501.12; Core; Noted cutting boards are discolored and has deep scratches. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Replace or resurface cutting boards. This is a repeat item.

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, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 28, 2024

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11; Core; Noted personal bowls of food stored above work top cooler. EMPLOYEE shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Upon arrival; noted chair blocking the front-end handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI- Handwashing sink removed.

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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed food employee prep raw shrimp closely near employee prepping raw chicken on the same prep table. Also observed large bowls of chopped broccoli stored uncovered inside the walk-in cooler. Keep all food covered during storage; even in the bottom of working units. Vegetables that have been washed and cut; but not yet cooked still need to be kept covered. Raw foods shall be separated and stored below from cooked/ready-to-eat foods. CDI- Education provided. Food rearranged. Discussed utilizing meat/poultry prep sink to prep chicken.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Noted labels for the bulk containers of salt/pepper mix have worn off. Please relabel. Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.

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
minorCode 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; Noted cutting boards are discolored and has deep scratches.Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Replace or resurface cutting boards.

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; Detail cleaning neeed for the following areas and equipment: side surfaces of the deep fryer units; exterior surface of the rice cooker; storage shelves throughout prep kitchen; exterior surface of the bulk ingredients containers; and the prep sink drain boards. Increase frequency of cleaning for all equipment surfaces throughout prep kitchen.

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; Detail cleaning needed for the floor spaces throughout the prep kitchen. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

minorCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11; Core; Noted personal bowls of food and personal bags of food stored with retail food items. EMPLOYEE shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed food employee prep/ cut carrots closely near bowls of raw shrimp. Noted a container of chopped onions stored below raw beef in the walk-in cooler unit. Also observed large bowls of chopped broccoli stored uncovered inside the walk-in cooler. Keep all food covered during storage; even in the bottom of working units. Vegetables that have been washed and cut; but not yet cooked still need to be kept covered. Raw foods shall be separated and stored below from cooked/ready-to-eat foods. CDI- Education provided. Food rearranged.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 3-302.15Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15; Core; Observed food employee take mushrooms out of there original container and begin to chop them without washing food first. 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.

In plain English

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

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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; Noted single-service jug being re-used as a rice scooper. Also noted single-use lids being re-purposed as pot lids for the steam wells. SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES may not be reused.

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 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12; Core; Noted cutting boards are discolored and has deep scratches.Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Replace or resurface cutting boards.

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; Detail cleaning neeed for the following areas and equipment: side surfaces of the deep fryer units; exterior surface of the rice cooker; storage shelves throughout prep kitchen; exterior surface of the bulk ingredients containers; and the prep sink drain boards. Increase frequency of cleaning for all equipment surfaces throughout prep kitchen.

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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minorCode 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116; Core; Noted excess build-up on the top exterior surface of the outside grease containment unit. Clean noted grease containmet unit.

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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minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Detail cleaning needed for the floor spaces throughout the prep kitchen. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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; Increase light intensity in walk-in cooler. Noted lighting very low/dim inside walk-in cooler unit.

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 28, 2023 · Original Source

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