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Restaurant in Apex, NC

KAARA

2700 STOKESDALE AVE SUITE 120, Apex, NC 27523

Latest restaurant inspection for KAARA in Apex, NC recorded grade A on July 14, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
July 14, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092019831
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

July 14, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
March 2, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
February 25, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade B
B
October 28, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A

Latest inspection details

Cooked rice held on TPHC. Form is filled out and kept in kitchen.

Latest recorded violations

#15 · -1.50 demerits · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A) (1) (2); Priority; Repackaged, raw chicken was stored above lamb in the walk-in freezer. Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables to prevent cross contamination. CDI- meats were relocated.
3-304.15 (A); Priority; Observed an employee rearrange raw meats in the walk-in freezer and then return to food prep area without changing gloves. Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. CDI- glove use education provided and employee was stopped, gloves discarded and hands washed.
3-302.11(A)(4)-(B)(5); Core; Several containers of food were observed without covers or lids in reach-in refrigeration. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in covered containers or wrappings unless the food is being cooled. CDI- lids were placed over foods.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12; Core; Multiple containers of powdered and granulated foods such as flour, sugar/spices were unlabeled. Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta or rice. Label all applicable foods.
#39 · -1 demerits · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11; Core; Excess moisture present in cookline reach-in unit. Drips were observed coming from top of unit and pooling water was present in bottom of unit. Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC wiped up excess moisture during inspection. Evaluate cooler moisture issue and consult with refrigeration technician if necessary. Maintain coolers in a dry condition.
#43 · -0.50 demerits · In-use utensils: properly stored
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-304.12; Core; Observed an ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine where dust was present. A knife was stored in between fliptop lids among visible residue. Store in-use utensils on a clean, sanitized surface. CDI- ice scoop and knife sent for cleaning. PIC to clean top of ice machine and areas between fliptop lids. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
#44 · -0.50 demerits · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
RepeatCorrected during inspection
4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D); Core; Several metal pans were stacked wet and turned over so that water cannot drain out on drainboard above warewashing area. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment shall be placed in a self-draining position that allows air drying. CDI- instructed employee to separate pans for proper drying. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Single-service containers were stored with the food-contact surface exposed on shelving above cookline. Single-service articles shall be stored as specified under par. (A) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CDI- items inverted. No point taken
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C); Core; Dust and residue present on top of ice machine. Visible residue observed near hinges and in-between fliptop covers on cookline. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. All other surfaces observed clean. No point taken
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