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MISSION MARKET CAFE

124 N SALEM ST, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for MISSION MARKET CAFE in Apex, NC recorded grade A on January 2, 2025.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
January 2, 2025
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092018310
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

January 2, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
April 22, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
October 16, 2023
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
March 28, 2023
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
November 7, 2022
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

No general comments were recorded on the latest inspection.

Latest recorded violations

#2 · -1 demerits · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A); Core; No food protection manager was present upon arrival for 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. Have PM shift manager obtain this credential.
#13 · -1 demerits · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11; Priority; Several peppers and strawberries were observed rotting and with microbial growth. Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. CDI- affected produce was voluntarily discarded.
#22 · -1.50 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Deli meats and milk were observed over 41F (see temp chart). Espresso unit does not appear to be refrigerating normally. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- milk and meats were voluntarily discarded. Verification required for espresso refrigeration unit. Please have this unit repaired within 3 days.
#23 · -1.50 demerits · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18; Priority; Pico with a use by date of 12/20 and smoked salmon with a prep date of 12/19 were observed. Discard ready-to-eat TCS food once time/temperature window has expired (7 days), if it is not labeled, or if the label is incorrect. The day of preparation shall count as day 1. CDI- food voluntarily discarded.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of degreaser was observed without a label. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies with the common name of the material. CDI- label added. All other bottles had labels. No point taken today.
#47 · -1 demerits · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-101.19; Core; The interior of the smoothie compartment where blender is used is lined with a foamy material that is soiled and coming apart. Employee stated this foam was installed to reduce noise in the café coming from the blender. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Replace this material with an appropriate material or cover it with a material that can be easily cleaned such as plexiglass or vinyl. Part of this surface has been covered but the top is still exposed.

4-501.11; Core; A gasket is torn on the espresso reach-in cooler. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace gasket.
#49 · -0.50 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Repeat
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Inside of reach-in units are soiled with food residue. The shelf above the warewashing sink is soiled underneath the plastic drainage liner. Nonfood-contact portions of smoothie prep area are heavily soiled including a laminated card hanging above the blender compartment. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
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