Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 07/24/2024
Score: 98.5
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5-205.11; Priority Foundation; A chair was blocking access to the handwashing sink in the back room near warewashing area. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI- chair moved.
1.0
10.
6-301.11; Priority Foundation; The same handwashing sink obstructed by the chair had no soap availalbe because of a blockage in the soap dispenser. Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. CDI- soap blockage fixed.
0.0
33.
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; A large tub of pizza sauce was observed cooling from room temperature in the walk-in cooler. Lid was placed on the container which is several inches deep. Cool TCS foods in shallow portions, stir frequently, use ice wands if available and leave uncovered if protected from overhead contamination to allow rapid heat transfer. CDI- sauce was uncovered and stirred during inspection. No point taken today. EHS recommends pre-chilling bags of sauce the night before they are needed.
0.0
43.
3-304.12; Core; Multiple handles of scoops observed laying inside the containers of pizza toppings like diced tomato, cheese and meats. Keep handles out of the food when not in-use. CDI- all scoops moved to clean makeline surface.
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 01/30/2024
Score: 99.5
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16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The manual can opener blade was visibly soiled. Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Increase cleaning frequency of this utensil (after each use or throughout the day as needed). All other equipment food-contact surfaces observed clean. No points taken today. CDI- can opener brought to dish washing sink for cleaning.
0.0
47.
4-501.11; Core; Small metal fragments observed around the can opener blade. Blade appeared dull. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. CDI- blade replaced.
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 08/29/2023
Score: 98
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23.
3-501.18; Priority; A container of ground sausage with a prep date of 8/20 was observed in the reach-in unit. Use by date was 8/26. TCS foods (time and temperature controlled for safety foods) shall be discarded after 7 days. The prep date counts as day 1. CDI- sausage discarded. Full points may be assessed for repeat violations in the future.
1.5
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; All the towel dispensers have brown residue accumulation in and around the push lever. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food debris and other residue. Clean these areas.
0.5
General Comments
PIC was unable to sign due to signature box malfunction. Copy of report sent to PIC email.
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 01/17/2023
Score: 98.5
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23.
3-501.18; Priority; A container of ground sausage with a prep date of 1/4 was observed in the reach-in unit. TCS foods (time and temperature controlled for safety foods) shall be discarded after 7 days. The prep date counts as day 1. CDI- sausage discarded. No points taken today.
0.0
43.
3-304.12; Core; Observed several food scoops on the makeline with the handles in the food. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the food and container when used in TCS foods. Store scoops accordingly or store on a clean portion of the food preparation surface.
0.5
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Fan covers in the walk-in cooler have dust accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food debris and other residue. Clean fan covers. Full point assessed for repeat violation.
1.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 08/26/2022
Score: 98.5
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2.
2-102.12 (A); Core; No CFPM present during inspection. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Manager is signed up for Serve Safe certification.
1.0
16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The manual can opener blade was visibly soiled. This is a food-contact item that shall be clean to sight and touch. Clean can opener as needed to keep it clean. No points taken today. CDI- removed for cleaning
0.0
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Fan covers in the walk-in cooler have dust accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food debris and other residue. Clean fan covers.
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 01/25/2022
Score: 98
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5.
2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have a written clean-up plan for vomit and diarrheal events as required with the new food code. CDI-Information provided to PIC
0.0
20.
3-501.14; Priority; Room temperature sauce was observed improperly cooling from 65F in large covered metal pans in the walk-in cooler. TCS foods shall cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. PIC removed sauce from metal pans into shallower pans and left uncovered to cool faster.
1.5
33.
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Sauce cooling in covered metal pans is too thick to allow for proper cooling. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under sec. 3 501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled:
(1) Placing the food in shallow pans;
(2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions;
(3) Using rapid cooling equipment;
(4) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath;
(5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer;
(6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or
(7) Other effective methods.
CDI- Corrected as noted above. PIC will pre-cool bags of sauce before prep.
0.5
54.
5-501.114; Core; Left dumpster missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact GFL for a replacement.
0.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
Inspection lead by Matthew Saliba No signature required due to Covid-19
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 05/04/2020
Score: 98.5
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*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 09/13/2019
Score: 99
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*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 03/13/2019
Score: 99.5
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General Comments
*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 756 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Food Stand Inspection Date: 10/09/2018
Score: 98.5
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General Comments
*NOTICE* EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
