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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 September 22, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
September 22, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092016968
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
9
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

September 22, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
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

Latest inspection details

Call EHS Matthew Saliba 919-500-6269. Have makeline cooler evaluated for repair by October 1st.

Latest recorded violations

#2 · -1 demerits · Certified Food Protection Manager
Repeat
2-102.12 (A); Core; PIC is not a CFPM. At least one Supervisor/Manager shall be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) by passing a test, such as ServSafe, that is part of an ANSI accredited program. This certified person shall be on-site at all times during operation.
#22 · -3 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; All TCS food items in the makeline fliptop unit were observed above 41F (see temp chart). Unit was measuring ambient air of 46 - 48F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- food from this morning including cut lettuce, cut tomato, stuffed grape leaves and hummus were voluntarily discarded. EHS to follow up on repair of this cooler. Facility may operate with existing grill cooler and stand up units. PIC to keep TCS foods in makeline cooler on time as a public health control until repair is made. EHS provided necessary time form. Full points taken for repeat violation. Have cooler repaired within 10 days.
#35 · -0.50 demerits · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A)-(D); Priority Foundation; Raw chicken observed thawing on a cart in the kitchen. Thaw foods under refrigeration or under cold running water at a water temperature of 70F or less. CDI- chicken moved to reach-in unit.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
4-203.12; Priority Foundation; Glass door reach-in cooler ambient thermometer is broken. Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5C in the intended range of use. CDI- manager discarded thermometer and will replace with a new one. No point taken today
#43 · -0.50 demerits · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A); Core; Rice scoop was observed inside hot hold unit for rice. In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- scoop removed.
#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. Silicon edge liner on fliptop lid is in poor repair. 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 · -1 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. Old food debris is present under grill on counter. Interior bottom of glass door cooler needs cleaning from residue. Nonfood-contact portions of food thermometer were heavily soiled. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of food residue, dust, dirt and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. Food thermometer was cleaned with alcohol during inspection.
#53 · -0.50 demerits · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
6-501.18; Core; Both handwashing sink faucets/handles need cleaning from visible residue accumulation. Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Clean and sanitize these fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-501.14; Core; AC vents on ceiling have visible dust and residue around them and on the grate. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Clean vents. No point taken today.
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