Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Tenko Japan

Name: Tenko Japan
Address: 6325 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Wake County, NC

6325 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; In the reach-in freezer; one open bag of frozen raw breaded boneless chicken pieces stored above frozen sealed and unsealed bag of scallops. Foods shall be stored to prevent cross contamination and stored according to final cook temperature. CDI- Chicken moved to the bottom shelf and scallops moved up. ***Points not increased due to employee not realizing one of the bags of scallops had been opened.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core; A damp wiping cloth was stored near the fried rice warmer. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. CDI- Wiping cloth removed.

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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The pipe at the handwashing sink by the meat prep sink leaks when the hot and cold water are turned on. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Repair leak.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode 5-501.110Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.110; Core; Garbage bags and boxes of eggs are stored outside of the trash and recycling dumpsters. Garbage and recyclables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. *Trash and recycling appears to be from a neighboring establishment.

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, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 17, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core; The handwashing sink in the men's bathroom does not temp above 86F. Tempered water of at least 100F water shall be provided at all handwashing sinks. PIC states he will call plumber for sink to be serviced; since adjusting the thermostat did not help.

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.

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; In the reach-in freezer; one portioned covered container of frozen raw chicken stored above sealed boxes of edamame . Foods shall be stored to prevent cross contamination and stored according to final cook temperature. CDI- Chicken moved to the bottom shelf. ***Points not increased due to employee recognizing error before inspector.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; A small container of meat tenderizer was not labeled. Label all working containers of food (oils; spices; salts; flour; sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Label the container of meat tenderizer with its name.

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 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core; A damp wiping cloth was stored near the fried rice warmer and by the steam table. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. CDI- Wiping cloths removed. *No points taken due to this being a different violation under the same rule.

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 3-304.12 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A); Core; A bowl was stored in the raw shrimp that is being stored in the prep cooler. In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- Bowl was removed.

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 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 24, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core; The handwashing sink in the men's bathroom does not temp above 86F. Tempered water of at least 100F water shall be provided at all handwashing sinks. CDI- Thermostat was adjusted.

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.

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; In the reach-in freezer; one prepped covered sheet-pan of frozen raw chicken stored above sealed boxes of eggrolls . Foods shall be stored to prevent cross contamination and stored according to final cook temperature. CDI- Chicken moved to the bottom.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core; Chlorine based sanitizer in sanitizer bucket tested at around 25ppm. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. CDI- Sanitizer remade; tested between 100-200ppm.

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 3-304.12 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A); Core; A scoop was laying in the covered container of raw shrimp that is being stored in the walk-in cooler. In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- Handle was "dug" into the shrimp.

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 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13; Core; A single use spoon was stored in the garlic powder. Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. CDI- Disposable spoon was discarded.

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 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; The lids are broken off of the community garbage dumpster. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Send a text/email to your landlord requesting that your waste management company replaces the dumpster.

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

notedCode 6-501.12 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. CDI - The light fixtures in both bathrooms need cleaning due to debris and dust. Clean the floors; walls; and ceilings on a more frequent basis.

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 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 11, 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; Priority; In the reach-in freezer; one prepped container of raw scallops observed on shelving directly above pre-cooked dumplings and crab rangoons. Foods shall be stored to prevent cross contamination and stored according to final cook temperature. CDI- Food was re-arranged during the inspection. Store open packages of uncooked foods on bottom shelving in this freezer.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; In-use utensil (scoop) found stored directly on opened box of gloves above prep cooler. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing; utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the prep table or container and switched out at least every 4 hours if being used with TCS food; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; or in a container of water if the water is maintained at 135F or above. CDI- Scoop was relocated.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13; Core; Observed a few plastic quart containers on the sanitizing drainboard of the warewashing sink. When asked; PIC stated that these containers are washed and reused. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Do not wash and reuse these plastic containers.

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, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 19, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 floor plates underneath the walk-in cooler threshold have been repaired since the last routine inspection. Some of the coating on metro shelving in the walk-in cooler has peeled and is beginning to rust. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. EHS discussed possible resolutions to this violation.

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 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; Both overhead lids are missing on the shared outside cardboard receptacle. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. Contact property management to request the missing lids be replaced.

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

minorCode 6-202.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-202.11; Core; The light fixture above the dry storage area near the back door has the shield missing and bulbs do not appear to be shatter-resistant. Light bulbs shall be shielded; coated; or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; and linens; or single-service and single-use articles. Provide individual light bulb covers; change out with shatter-resistant bulbs or shield entire fixture.

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, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 floor plates underneath the walk-in cooler threshold are damaged/lifting up. Some of the protective shelf coating in the walk-in cooler has peeled and is beginning to rust...Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition. Repair any damaged 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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; The cold handle of the veg prep sink faucet is slowly leaking when turned on...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, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source