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Restaurant in Apex, NC

FIRST WATCH #6037

1280 W WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for FIRST WATCH #6037 in Apex, NC recorded grade A on June 17, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
June 17, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092019371
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Violations on latest inspection
4
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

June 17, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
November 5, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 2, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
January 14, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 26, 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

#16 · -1.50 demerits · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several metal containers stored as clean were soiled with dried food residue and debris. The meat slicer had food residue on it from previous use. Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Items moved to be thoroughly cleaned, slicer was also cleaned.
#33 · -0.50 demerits · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Cut tomato slices stacked together and cooling in a deep, sealed container in the walk-in cooler were not cooling fast enough. No temperature change observed after 30 mins (46- 47F). Cooling shall be accomplished by placing food in shallow pans, in thinner portions and leaving vented or uncovered. Use ice baths when needed for hot foods. CDI- cut tomato was placed in a shallow pan for cooling and left uncovered.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11; Core; Sugar packets and individual packets of jam were stored directly under the towel dispenser near service area handwashing sink. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI- manager removed these items which are not normally in this location. No point taken.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D); Several stacks of clean plates were stored on a shelf with the food-contact surface exposed. Store clean equipment covered or inverted. Plates may be covered with clean linen if they cannot be inverted. No point taken.
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