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NameASIAN KITCHEN
Address1125 W NC HWY 54
SUITE 801
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27707
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 4/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsTHERMOMETER THOROUGHLY SANITIZED AT THE BEGINNING AND ALL THROUGHOUT THE INSPECTION REHS THERMOMETER:32F ESTABLISHMENT THERMOMETER:32F Inspection co-led by Erika Scheppelmann

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No Yes No 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C). REPEAT- Observed employee food items stored over canned goods used for the establishment. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Store away from contamination.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) REPEAT- Observed a bowl of flour stored uncovered on a lower shelf below the soup h-hold units. Observed the beef, pork, and soup uncovered without lids at the steam well. Observed fried tofu, celery carrots mix, and sauces in the makeline reach in cooler uncovered. Observed cabbage stored in the walk in cooler uncovered. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked beef and chicken products in the reach in cooler near the walk in cooler. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (2) separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other during storage, preparation, holding, (4) Storing FOOD in packages, covered containers, or wrappings; (C) Keep covered. Store raw food items below ready to eat. Half points taken due to improvement since the last inspection. CDI, food items rearranged.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C). REPEAT- Observed some seasonsing and oils not labeled ast the cookline. All working containers of food (such as oils, spices, and salts) must be labeled, except for foods that are easily identifiable, such as dry pasta. Keep labeled.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) REPEAT-Observed noodles stored in a box placed on top of a trash can at the makeline. Observed a box of green beans stored on the floor near the dish area. FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD:(2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. Store off of floor and away from contamination. Half points taken as major improvement from the last inspection.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Observed employee without a hair restraint preparing pork. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Wear a hair restraint while preparing food.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) REPEAT-Observed dishes wet stacked in the dish area. Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required-After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS:(A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contacting FOOD. Separate or cross stack dishes. Maintained at half points as no towel drying was observed today.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Observe card board boxes stored on shelves in the dry storage area. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Remove. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) REPEAT-Observed one light bulb out in the men restroom(lighting intensity was in compliance. ) Observed torn gaskets in the walk in freezer, small reach in cooler on the left and right end of makeline. Observed some rusted racks in the walk in cooler, and the canned good storage, and under the dish machine. Observed cracked plastic containers stored on the clean dish rack above the three compartment sink. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. Replace/ Repair.
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes Yes No 4-303.11 Cleaning Agents and Sanitizer, Availability (Pf) REPEAT- Observed no sanitizer available for use.(B) Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical SANITIZERS that are used to sanitize EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under Part 4-7, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. CDI, sanitizer in a bucket provided.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) REPEAT- Observed stickers and sticker residue on the exterior of the dishes on clean dish rack. Observed some of the gaskets in the coolers soiled. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled. (C) NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. Remove stickers and stickers residue. Clean.
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed Yes No No 5-402.13 Conveying Sewage (P) Observed a leak coming from the drain pipe at the three compartment sink. Observed a leak coming from the drain pipe of the ice machine. Maintain sanitary sewage system. CDI, violations fixed.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.111 Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair (C) Observed the grease trap with a crack and leaking in the dumpster area Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnable shall be maintained in good repair. Repair.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) REPEAT- Observed holes in the wall above the mop sink. Observed the baseboard by the seafood prep sink in bad repair. Observed cracked floor tiles by dish area. Observed the walk in cooler threshold cracked. Observed the baseboard in need of being resealed at the walk in cooler. 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. Repair. Maintained at half points due to improvement made.