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MR. DUMPLING

5470 APEX PEAKWAY, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for MR. DUMPLING in Apex, NC recorded grade A on July 21, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
July 21, 2026
Inspector 2800
Establishment ID
4092018694
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
8
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

July 21, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
September 11, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
March 12, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
August 27, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
April 12, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

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
5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
The handwashing behind front counter is being used to store employee drinks and fill drinking pitchers and water cups for customers. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC moved employee drinks to designated storage. EHS advised PIC to use a food prep sink to fill drinking water pitchers and cups. ***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***
#16 · -1.50 demerits · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.12 Cooking and Baking Equipment - C
The microwave interior is soiled with food debris and build up. (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. The PIC had an employee clean the microwave. ***CDI***
#22 · -1.50 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Several food items in the open prep unit were held above 41F (see temperature chart.) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. The PIC voluntarily discarded the food items. ***CDI***REPEAT VIOLATION***
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf)
Several flies observed in the kitchen due the screen for the back door being left open with no barrier to prevent entry. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The PIC advised to maintain doors, screens, and other barriers to prevent entry of insects and other pests. ***CDI***
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A)(B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing
Several stacks of clean pans were stored wet stacking. Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying. The PIC had these pans cleaned and sanitized and placed in a postion to air dry.***CDI***
#47 · -0.50 demerits · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)
The refrigeration gaskets on all cooling units are torn or severely corroded. This is a cleanability issue and may prevent the unit from functioning properly. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Have gasket replaced.***REPEAT VIOLATION***
#49 · -0.50 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Repeat
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
The interior, exterior, and handles of equipment and shelves have food residue and grime build up. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC advised to increase cleaning frequency. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***
#55 · -0.50 demerits · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat
6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C)
The following areas are soiled with food scraps and shall be cleaned: walk in freezer floor, walk in cooler floor, reach in cooler, and reach freezer. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.***REPEAT VIOLATION***
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