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CULVER'S OF APEX #730

1401 KELLY RD, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for CULVER'S OF APEX #730 in Apex, NC recorded grade A on March 18, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
March 18, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092018214
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
5
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

March 18, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
August 26, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
May 20, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
November 18, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
August 6, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
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Latest inspection details

No general comments were recorded on the latest inspection.

Latest recorded violations

#10 · -1 demerits · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels were available at the fryer station handwashing sink. Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handwashing sink. CDI- Towels replaced.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; A food scoop stored as clean had food residue on it. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- scoop removed for additional cleaning. No points taken today.
#33 · -0.50 demerits · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Recently thawed cod was observed stacked too high in the fryer cooler at 56F. Quickly cool foods using methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. If foods require cooling after being thawed, ensure they are cooled to 41F within 4 hours after thawing and use rapid cooling equipment. The TCS food shall not be kept above 41F longer than 4 hours. Do not overstock product above fill lines of containers. CDI- cod was moved to the walk-in to chill and replaced with cod that was already cold. PIC indicated fish was thawed under running water shortly before inspection.
#49 · -0.50 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The bottom of the small prep unit was soiled with old food debris including dried lemon wedges. The bottom of the reach-in freezer has food debris as well. Speed rack in walk-in cooler has residue accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency of refrigeration equipment, especially the back of the unit. Employee started cleaning during inspection.
#55 · -0.50 demerits · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat
6-501.12; Core; Floor is soiled under three compartment sink/warewashing area and under different shelving units throughout kitchen. Floor drain is soiled under drive thru ice machine. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean these areas more thoroughly. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
6-501.11; Core; Cove base moulding along wall in drive thru area and corner of drive thru area is damaged. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Repair wall cove base.
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