TINGS RED LANTERN CHINESE RESTAURANT

540 BOYSON NE RD STE C, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: January 14, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 9
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

Published report comment

Routine inspection done in conjunction with a complaint investigation. The complaint stated a hair was found in the food, the kitchen is unclean, and food was not cooked properly. Discussed the complaint with the person in charge. All food employees were wearing hair restraints, and cooked food temperatures taken were within required range. The facility does have some routine cleaning that needs to be done as referenced in the inspection report. Physical recheck will be done no later than 2/23/26 to verify correction for the following items: date marking, temperature control, and covering food. This complaint will be closed and marked unfounded for proper cooking and hair restraint. The complaint will be verified for soil buildup in the kitchen. Follow-up will be completed on or after 1/24/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (9)

3-301.11(B)(D)(E )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 9 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee was observed handling ready to eat food with bare hands. Employee was educated on BHC rule and food item was recooked.
Risk Factors | P | Item 9
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw shell eggs were stored above ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Eggs will be moved to correct storage order.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cooked beef was holding at 87*F on a strainer. Beef was moved to the cooler during the inspection for cooling.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
3-501.16(B)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Beaten eggs were stored on the line at 55F*. Eggs were moved to the cooler during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several items in the facility are not date marked: cooked chicken, cooked noodles, tofu, sauces, etc.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Walk in cooler fan covers, vent covers in the kitchen, and cooler fan covers all have soil buildup.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
3-302.11(A)(3-9)
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several containers of food were observed stored uncovered in the kitchen. Lids will be put on containers.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
3-304.12
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Rice scoops were stored in standing water.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Coolers, inside of walk in cooler, backside of fryers all need cleaned.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49

Source: Linn County (Cedar Rapids) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.