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DANIEL'S RESTAURANT

1430 W WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27523-9300

Latest restaurant inspection for DANIEL'S RESTAURANT in Apex, NC recorded grade A on June 17, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
June 17, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092018728
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Violations on latest inspection
6
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

June 17, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
November 20, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 14, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
January 15, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
May 17, 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

#28 · -1 demerits · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
RepeatCorrected during inspection
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of concentrated bleach disinfectant and a bottle of degreaser were observed without a label and a very faint label. Clearly label working containers of poisonous or toxic materials with the common name of the material when taken from bulk supplies. CDI- labels added or reapplied. All other chemicals had legible labels. Full points not taken.
#33 · -0.50 demerits · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; A deep tub of house-made ranch dressing was cooling from recent prep in the walk-in cooler. Tub had a lid on it. Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment or ice baths, using shallow portions and pans and leaving foods uncovered/vented if stored in an area that is protected from overhead contamination. CDI - ranch dressing was placed in a large ice bath to rapidly chill.
#43 · -0.50 demerits · In-use utensils: properly stored
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A)(B); Core; A metal bowl was being used to scoop cooked pasta and left in the pasta. A metal ramekin was used in a container of sugar. In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Store in-use utensils used on non-TCS food with their handles above the top of the food within containers that can be closed, such as bins of dry ingredients. CDI- bowl and ramekin removed. Use appropriate dispensing utensils with handles. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A few single-use, to-go containers stored with the food-contact surface exposed in the kitchen and expo area. Store single-service articles inverted to prevent contamination until use, or in original protective packaging. CDI- items inverted. No point taken
#47 · -0.50 demerits · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-501.11; Core; Shelving in the interior walk-in coolers is rusting and paint is chipping. Metal shelving in warewashing area is rusting. This affects cleanability and flakes of paint or rust may contaminate food. Door to reach-in unit at cookline is damaged on the interior. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace shelving in the near future and repair or replace reach-in door. NSF rated plastic shelving may be used in areas where moisture is persistent such as walk-in coolers and warewashing areas. Full point not taken
#55 · -0.50 demerits · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat
6-501.11; Core; Wall near hot water heater is damaged. Floors, walls, ceilings and physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Repair this area. Others items have been repaired since previous inspection. Full point not taken.
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