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TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT

209 E WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT in Apex, NC recorded grade A on August 19, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
August 19, 2026
Inspector 2800
Establishment ID
4092013637
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Violations on latest inspection
3
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

August 19, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
September 22, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
March 20, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
September 10, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
April 18, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

No general comments were recorded on the latest inspection.

Latest recorded violations

#38 · -1 demerits · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests (C)
Cobb webs observes in corners in the dish washing area and storage areas. Dead insects and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
#47 · -1 demerits · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Coated metal wire shelving in the walk-in cooler is corroding and rusting, with paint flaking off. Walk in cooler door has large hole in exposing insulation. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Deteriorated surfaces such as flaking paint can contaminate food and compromise cleanability. PIC advised to replace shelving in the near future to prevent contamination and maintain equipment in a sanitary condition.

4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleanability
The rice container lid is cracked and badly damaged. Multiuse food-contact surfaces must be smooth, free of cracks, chips, or crevices, and easily cleanable to prevent contamination. PIC was advised to replace the lid to maintain food safety and ensure surfaces remain cleanable.
#55 · -1 demerits · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat
6-501.11 Repairing Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures Methods (C)
Multiple areas of the physical facilities are damaged and not maintained in good repair, including: large hole in stainless steel panel, large hole in fiberglass reinforced panel (FRP), missing and broken floor tiles, damaged ceiling throughout kitchen, missing door handle on walk-in cooler, corroded walk-in cooler gasket, severe corrosion on walk-in cooler door. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair, smooth, and easily cleanable to prevent contamination and maintain sanitation. PIC is required to repair, replace, or remove damaged areas promptly to restore surfaces to a smooth, cleanable condition. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***
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