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NameCHINA GARDEN
Address6477 A YADKIN RD
 
City/State/ZIP
FAYETTEVILLE NC 28303
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyCumberland
Inspection Date 6/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) (Pf) Observed broccoli being handled by hand. Ready to eat food shall not be stored with bare hands. CDI PIC notified.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Observed a package of "Fly Catch Trap" inside of the handwashing sink. (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI PIC removed the "Fly Catch Trap" from inside the handwashing sink.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the FOOD in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. No covers on containers in the low boy cold unit. Covering placed on containers. CDI This is a repeat violation.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.12 Cooking and Baking Equipment (C) Soiled inside of microwave. (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No Yes Yes 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Observed General Tsao and Sweet and Sour chicken not date-marked. Refrigerated, READY-TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of (41F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Instructed the PIC to date mark all TSC foods. Will return within 10 days to verify that all TCS foods are date-marked. This is a repeat violation.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) Observed 1 spray bottle of sanitizer that was not labeled. Working bottles of chemical cleaners shall be labeled with the common name of the cleaner. CDI PIC labeled the sanitizer and tested it. 7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P) Observed a chemical cleaner and degreaser being stored with dry ingredients and in the clean dish area. CDI PIC relocated the chemicals to the designated chemical storage area.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Containers holding food or food ingredients that are not readily and unmistakably recognized, must be labeled with common name of the food after they are removed from their original packaging. Examples of such foods would be cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar. There was what appeared sugar, salt and seasoning not labeled with the common name. This is a repeat violation.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests (C) Observed a dead mouse just outside the back kitchen door. Routinely remove dead rodents to prevent attraction to pests and other rodents. CDI PIC removed the dead mouse and put in the outdoor dumpster. 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Observed a dead mouse just outside the back kitchen door. Routinely inspect the premises to prevent attraction to rodents or pests. Notified PIC to regularly inspect the premises to prevent the attraction to rodents and pests. 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) Front door of the restaurant is kept open attracting flies. Keep door closed to prevent pests from entering the facility.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean, dry location 2) where it’s not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination, and 3) at least 6” above the floor. There was all purpose cooking grease stored on the floor. This is a repeat violation.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Observed a knife being stored between the prep table and prep cooler. Knife needs to be stored in a clean area.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Use Limitations (C) Observed carboard boxes storing broccoli and a crispy fried wontons. Observed single use containers being used to scoop food ingredients such as rice and corn starch. (A) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES may not be reused.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Using carboard to store broccoli. Carboard is absorbent. Place broccoli in a multiuse article that can be cleaned.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris and cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of such soil residues. The gaskets on the both the walk in freezer and cooler gaskets were saturated with massive build up. Observed the inside of the microwave soiled with food buildup. Observed the ventilation hood with grease accumulation. Observed the sides of the fryers with grease accumulation. Observed build at the dry storage shelving. Observed build up at the bottom shelf of the prep table. This is a repeat violation.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.12 Prohibiting a Cross Connection (P) (Pf) Garden hose being used in the kitchen to clean. A PERSON may not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the DRINKING WATER system and a nonDRINKING WATER system or a water system of unknown quality.P
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.111 Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair (C) Observed the lid to the outdoor dumpster missing. Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Observed building up along the FRP walls and the floors of the kitchen undereath equipment. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C) Observed a medication located above the prep cooler for an employee. Observed a cell phone being stored on the prep table inside of the kitchen. Reviewed safe locations for designated personal items.