Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Wong Tacos Glenlake

Name: Wong Tacos Glenlake
Address: 4251 Parklake Ave, Wake County, NC

4251 Parklake Ave

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

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Shred cheeseFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Shred cheese; corn salad on chef drawer at 44F; 45F; Top chef drawer unable to maintain food products; CDI: Food products moved to other cooler on cookline; 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P

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 Observation: The in-use knives on the prep refrigerator being stored down between bin areas is a unclean spaceEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The in-use knives on the prep refrigerator being stored down between bin areas is a unclean space; CDI: Knives removed and cleaned; placed on cutting board area that is clean. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C) During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) In the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container; (B) In nonTCS FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers that can be closed; such as bins of dry goods; (C) On a clean; sanitized surface;

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 Observation: Observed food service bins stacked on the drying rack in kitchen still wetEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Observed food service bins stacked on the drying rack in kitchen still wet; CDI: Bins pulled apart during inspection and separated to air dry. 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils; Air-Drying Required (C) (B) After cleaning and sanitizing; equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried.

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 Observation: Wall beind the dish pit area (dish machine/dish sink) is beginning to peel. 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Wall beind the dish pit area (dish machine/dish sink) is beginning to peel. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) 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 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 28, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Hair restraints not being worn during production tasksEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Hair restraints not being worn during production tasks; Ensure that beard restraints are worn/hair covering sare worn during all production tasks; CDI: Hair restraints were retrieved during inspection for staff to wear as a corrective action. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils. Observation: Staff member working with plated food; expo work with polished nails; CDI: Staff member retrieved gloves to wear during inspection. 2-302.11 Maintenance - Fingernails (Pf) (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair; a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf

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 Observation: The avocados in the prep bin on the refrigerator still had labels affixed and had not been washed prior to prepOther

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The avocados in the prep bin on the refrigerator still had labels affixed and had not been washed prior to prep; CDI: Avacados removed from prep bin for washing and label removal. 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C) Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use.

In plain English

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

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notedCode Observation: Wall beind the dish pit is beginning to peel. 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Wall beind the dish pit is beginning to peel. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) 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, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: ROP packaged tuna was being thawed without opening package to allow entrance of oxygen. Product was thawed on prep table/sheet panFood temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: ROP packaged tuna was being thawed without opening package to allow entrance of oxygen. Product was thawed on prep table/sheet pan; CDI: Operator removed fish from prep to be thawed correctly in walk in refrigerator by removal from package. 3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish; required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling; shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode Observation: The large garage door aside the dining area does not have a screen or air curtain installed. Plan for controls at garage door opening. 6-202.15 Outer OpeningsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The large garage door aside the dining area does not have a screen or air curtain installed. Plan for controls at garage door opening. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C) Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. (D) Except as specified in (B) and (E) of this section; if the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located; are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors as specified under (A) of this section; the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; 182 (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means.

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 Observation: The avocados int he prep bin on the refrigerator still had labels affixed and had not been washed prior to prepOther

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The avocados int he prep bin on the refrigerator still had labels affixed and had not been washed prior to prep; CDI: Avacados removed from prep bin for washing and label removal. 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C) Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode Observation: The thermometer on the dish machine is not working properly during cycling and not moving when water temperature fluctuation is occurring while running. 4-502.11 (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C) (C) Ambient air temperatureCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The thermometer on the dish machine is not working properly during cycling and not moving when water temperature fluctuation is occurring while running. 4-502.11 (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C) (C) Ambient air temperature; water pressure; and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

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 Observation: Wall beind the dish pit is beginning to peel. 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

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 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Queso hot holding at 117F. CDI: Quesos reheated to 168F for corrective action. 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Queso hot holding at 117F. CDI: Quesos reheated to 168F for corrective action. 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) (A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode Observation: Flies osberevd throughout facility. Rear delivery door does not contain air curtain but is planned for installation. The large garage door aside the dining area does not have a screen or air curtain installed. Plan for controls at garage door opening. 6-202.15 Outer OpeningsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Flies osberevd throughout facility. Rear delivery door does not contain air curtain but is planned for installation. The large garage door aside the dining area does not have a screen or air curtain installed. Plan for controls at garage door opening. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C) Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. (D) Except as specified in (B) and (E) of this section; if the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located; are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors as specified under (A) of this section; the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; 182 (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means.