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SOUTHERN PEAK TAPROOM

1451 RICHARDSON RD STE 130, Apex, NC 27523

Latest restaurant inspection for SOUTHERN PEAK TAPROOM in Apex, NC recorded grade A on April 6, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
April 6, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092019864
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
4
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

April 6, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
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November 12, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A

Latest inspection details

Provide proof of max/min registering thermometer for dish machine or thermolabels by 4/16/26. You may text a photo to 919-500-6269.

Latest recorded violations

#10 · -1 demerits · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Paper towel dispenser was empty upon arrival at back prep handwashing sink. Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handwashing sink. CDI- paper towels replaced.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of sanitizer was observed without a label. Label working containers of toxic materials taken from bulk supplies such as cleaners and sanitizers with the common name of the material. CDI- label added. No point taken.
#33 · -0.50 demerits · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed a large amount of marinara sauce placed in the walk-in to cool. Marinara was in a large, deep container. Quickly cool TCS foods using methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring or rapid cooling equipment such as ice wands/freezer. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. CDI- marinara was placed in smaller containers to cool.
#48 · -0.50 demerits · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-302.13 (B); Priority Foundation; High temp warewashing machine is now in use. Facility does not have a method of measuring the sanitizing temperature of utensil surfaces. Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. Verification required. Obtain thermometer or thermolabels within 10 days.
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