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NameRED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO
Address6360 PLANTATION CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
RALEIGH NC 27616
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 2/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General CommentsTCS* foods: Time-temperature control for safety foods...DISCUSSION: Parasite destruction letters for fish served raw or undercooked were dated in early 2025. Contact fish suppliers to request updated parasite destruction letters/documentation...Hot water at handsinks in kitchen and bathrooms went up and down from 58 to 90F and then down again. Check to ensure any mixing valves on sinks and/or water heater are working properly to maintain hot water at 100F at handsinks and 110F or above at 3-compartment sink in kitchen.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A); Core - No person in charge (PIC) with their certification as a food protection manager as available in facility...At least one supervisor/manager or person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) by passing a test (such as ServSafe) that is part of an accredited program...Provide a PIC who is a CFPM and is present at all times during operation. For information on classes and exams in English, Chinese and Spanish, go to servsafe.com or raisethegrade.com
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14; Priority - (REPEAT) Observed food worker come in from outdoors and proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing hands first...Food workers shall wash hands after coming in from outside, after contaminating hands in any way and before donning gloves...CDI by having worker wash hands. 2-301.12 (A),(B); Priority - (REPEAT) Observed food worker with gloves on hands rinse his contaminated gloves and then proceeded to continue work in the kitchen...Hands (not gloved hands) shall be washed with soap and warm water for 10-15 seconds, rinsed under clean water and then dried with paper towel or other approved hand drying device...CDI by having worker discard gloves and wash hands properly at handsink.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114; Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher was 25 ppm (chlorine concentrate container was almost empty)...Concentration of chlorine sanitizer in dish machine shall be at proper level according to machine's manufacturer's data plate...CDI by changing chlorine concentrate with a full container, providing proper chlorine sanitizer concentration before end of inspection. 4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation - Cutting boards and many utensils (in bus tub) were soiled but stored as clean...Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch...CDI by placing soiled items at utensil washing area.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1); Priority - Spring roll in fryer basket was at 119-121F (not actively cooling)...After properly cooking or reheating, hot TCS* foods shall be kept at 135F or above throughout entire product...CDI by reheating rolls.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority - (REPEAT) Several cold TCS* foods were above 41F (see temperature chart)...Unless actively preparing, properly cooling, or using time as a public health control, cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less throughout entire product...CDI by properly refrigerating foods. NOTE: Do not overfill food containers in refrigerated make line top areas (don't go above container chill or fill lines), and do not double pan foods. Ensure foods are at 41F or less BEFORE placing them in make line top. Use calibrated thermometer to check food temperatures.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11; Priority Foundation - (REPEAT) Spray bottle with liquid inside (kitchen employee knew what liquid was), white bucket filled with chlorine bleach sanitizer for wiping cloths, and bottle of bleach were not labeled with their contents...Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers shall be labeled with common name of materials inside them...CDI by labeling bottle/containers.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112; Core - Two reach-in refrigerators did not have thermometers inside them or on exteriors...Mechanical refrigerators shall have a thermometer located in the warmest part of unit...Place thermometers inside refrigerators that are accurate to plus or minus 3 degrees. Air temperature must be 41F or less.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15; Core - Rear exterior door off kitchen did not have a self-closing device...Outer openings of establishment shall be protected from entry of insects or rodents by means of a self-closing tight-fitting door...Provide self-closing device for this door.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11,14; Core - Observed uncovered box of chicken stored directly on floor...Food shall be protected from contamination during preparation and stored at least 6 inches above floor...CDI by elevating chicken above floor.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11; Core - One kitchen employee had uncovered facial hair (beard) while working with exposed food...Food employees shall use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils...Instruct employee to don necessary hair restraint.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14; Core - (REPEAT) Some wet/soiled wiping cloths were on countertops...Moist in-use wiping cloths shall be kept in approved clean sanitizer between uses...Store wiping cloths in approved sanitizer as stated above.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12; Core - (REPEAT) Some bowls (without handles) were stored in containers of food, and some handles of some food dispensing utensils were touching food. Dispensing/preparation utensils were in hot water of 132F on grill flat top...During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils (must have handles) shall be stored in food with handles extending out of food OR on dry, clean surface OR in hot water at 135F or above...Store food preparation and dispensing utensils as stated above. NOTE: Remember to remove plastic from rice dispensing spoons at least once every 4 hours during operation.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A); Core - (REPEAT) Observed kitchen employee using a cloth towel to dry food utensils/equipment that had just come out of dish machine. Also, some clean utensils/dishes were stored with unprotected food contact surfaces...After washing, rinsing and sanitizing, food equipment and utensils shall be air dried and protected from contamination...Discontinue towel drying clean and sanitized food containers and utensils. Cover or invert clean utensils/dishes.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(C ); Core - (REPEAT) Many disposable food containers were stored with food contact sides up and unprotected. Disposable cups were stored near soap dispenser, and other disposable food containers were splattered with food debris...Single service disposable food/beverage containers shall be protected from contamination...Keep disposable items in their original protective package, covered or inverted on clean surfaces and stored where they cannot be contaminated/splashed. Discard soiled disposable food containers.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19; Core - (REPEAT) Cardboard and cloth towels were lining shelves and sheet trays, and plastic was covering cutting board on make line top and wire shelves...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces subject to spills and splash shall be made on smooth, nonabsorbent materials...Remove cardboard, plastic, and cloth from shelves and cutting board. 4-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Many wire and a few solid metal shelves in coolers and dry storage were rusty, peeling or damaged...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair...Replace shelves with similar approved shelving. Do not paint shelves that are damaged and in poor condition. 4-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) A few cutting boards were stained and/or had many knife cuts/cracks in it...Cutting boards with cuts, scratches and cracks that are not easy to clean and sanitize shall be resurfaced or replaced...Resurface or replace cutting boards. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) A few food containers and lids were cracked or damaged...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Discard damaged items.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled wire and solid metal shelves and racks, cooking equipment exteriors, refrigerator door gaskets and door frames, equipment door handles, speed racks, food prep sink interiors, undersides of dishwashing area counters and drainboards...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Caulk was missing or damaged between sinks and walls and/or splashguards throughout facility and in corners of vent hood above cooking line. Grout was missing between some floor tiles. Diamond/metal plates on walk-in unit interior doors were damaged and with jagged edges protruding...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Where needed, replace damaged caulk and grout, ensuring it is smooth and easy to clean, and replace door metal plates. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled flooring under cooking line, other equipment and walk-in units, soiled wall surfaces and ceiling vents/covers were dusty, and sides/edges of walk-in unit doors...Physical facilities shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above.