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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 November 20, 2025.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
November 20, 2025
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092018728
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

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
No PDF available
December 13, 2023
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
6-301.11; Priority Foundation; No soap available at cookline handwashing sink. Provide soap for handwashing at each handwashing sink. CDI- soap replaced.
6-301.14; Core; No handwash sign at back prep area handwashing sink. Post a handwash sign at each handwashing sink. CDI- signage provided.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18; Priority; A container of cooked veal with a prep date of 11/11 was observed in the walk-in cooler. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be discarded after 7 days in refrigeration. The day of preparation shall count as day 1. CDI- veal voluntarily discarded. All other date marking observed compliant. No points taken.
#28 · -1 demerits · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Two spray bottles of concentrated bleach disinfectant were observed without labels. Label working containers of poisonous or toxic materials with the common name of the material when taken from bulk supplies. CDI- labels added.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A); Core; Pizza sauce scoop handle was laying inside the sauce. Spoon handle left inside container of beef stock. In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- Handles removed. No point taken
#44 · -1 demerits · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
RepeatCorrected during inspection
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Multiple metal pans were stacked wet. Dishes and equipment shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Air dry prior to stacking. Full point taken for repeat violation. Several clean plates were stored on the clean equipment shelf with the food-contact surface exposed. Store clean plates covered or inverted.
#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. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace shelving in the near future. NSF rated plastic shelving may be used in areas where moisture is persistent such as walk-in coolers and warewashing areas.
#55 · -0.50 demerits · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.11; Core; AC vent above prep area in back room is in poor repair and coating on metal frame is flaking off. Wall near hot water heater is badly damaged. Floors, walls, ceilings and physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Repair these areas.
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