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MEZCALITO OF APEX

3675 GREEN LEVEL WEST RD, Apex, NC 27523

Latest restaurant inspection for MEZCALITO OF APEX in Apex, NC recorded grade A on August 26, 2025.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
August 26, 2025
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092019079
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

August 26, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
May 20, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
November 21, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
August 22, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
April 4, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

No general comments were recorded on the latest inspection.

Latest recorded violations

#15 · -1.50 demerits · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15(A); Priority; Observed employees at the cookline wiping single-use gloves on soiled cloths held at their waistband and continuing to work with those gloves. Discard single-use gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or become soiled/contaminated. Do not wipe gloves on soiled cloths. CDI- cross contamination and glove use education provided. Gloves were changed and hands washed.
#21 · -1.50 demerits · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Carnitas, queso and refried beans holding less than 135F in hot box (refer to temperature chart). Hot TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - foods moved to stove for rapid reheating to 165 F+. Foods were less than 4 hours old.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Milk opened yesterday did not have a date mark. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI- date affixed. All other date marking observed compliant. No points taken
#37 · -1 demerits · Food properly labeled: original container
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-302.12; Core; A container of sugar on the cookline did not have a label. A large bin of flour was also missing a label. Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. CDI- labels added. Full points may be taken for repeat violations.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (B); Core; Ice scoop handle laying in ice. In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. CDI- ice scoop removed from ice bin. No point taken
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-501.11; Core; A metal prep shelf in the prep area is rusting. Equipment shall be kept in good repair so that it is easily cleanable. Replace shelving unit. PIC has one on order. No point taken today.
#49 · -0.50 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Repeat
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Fan covers in walk-in cooler have dust/debris accumulation. Food debris observed under grill top on counter. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. All other surfaces observed clean. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
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