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SULTAN'S DELI

1459 BEAVER CREEK COMMONS DR, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for SULTAN'S DELI in Apex, NC recorded grade A on May 20, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
May 20, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092016968
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
7
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

May 20, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
October 14, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
June 5, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
November 26, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
September 18, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A

Latest inspection details

Permit suspended due to inadequate refrigeration capacity. Call 919-500-6269 to lift suspension once coolers are repaired. Alternate contact is Anna Walls 919-723-7211. Facility may not reopen unless authorized to do so by Wake County Health Department.

Latest recorded violations

#2 · -1 demerits · Certified Food Protection Manager
Repeat
2-102.12 (A); Core; PIC has a Serv Safe CFPM certificate, but it expired on 6/06/2024. At least one Supervisor/Manager shall be a certified food protection manager by passing a test, such as Serv Safe, that is part of an ANSI accredited program. This certified person shall be on-site at all times during operation. Reobtain credential.
#15 · -3 demerits · Food separated & protected
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1); Priority; Observed raw chicken above produce and pita bread in the glass door reach-in cooler. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables to prevent cross contamination. CDI- raw chicken moved to lower shelf. Full points taken for repeat violation.
#22 · -1.50 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; All TCS food items in the makeline fliptop unit and glass door cooler were observed above 41F (see temp chart). Units were measuring ambient air of 48 - 52F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- food from this morning that was temperature checked according to PIC was moved to the stand up freezer to rapidly chill. Food from yesterday and overnight including cut lettuce, lamb and tzatziki sauce was voluntarily discarded. EHS to follow up on repair of these coolers. These are two of only three reach-in coolers the facility has.
#33 · -0.50 demerits · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
4-301.11; Priority Foundation; Two of the three reach-in coolers were observed out of temperature (makeline unit and glass door reach-in). Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. Verification required.
#44 · -0.50 demerits · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Cleaned and sanitized metal pans were stacked wet. Dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Air dry prior to stacking.
#47 · -0.50 demerits · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-501.11; Core; Gasket on grill cooler drawer is badly torn. Shelving inside glass door cooler is showing signs of rust. Equipment shall be kept in good repair so that it is easily cleanable. Repair/replace this equipment to avoid full point demerit in the future.
#49 · -0.50 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Repeat
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grill cooler gaskets are soiled with food, debris and are greasy to the touch. Some food debris present under grill on counter. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of food residue, dust, dirt and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. Cleaning has improved since previous inspection. Full point not taken.
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