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PUBLIX #1544 DELI

1441 KELLY RD, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for PUBLIX #1544 DELI in Apex, NC recorded grade A on January 2, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
January 2, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092022004
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Violations on latest inspection
5
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

January 2, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 24, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
April 25, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
October 8, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
May 21, 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

#10 · -1 demerits · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B); Priority Foundation; A hose attachment, empty bottle and sponge were stored in the basin of the handwashing sink in the back prep area. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- items removed.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1); Priority; Observed trays containing raw chicken juice on a cart near a shelf where ready-to-eat (RTE) foods were stored. Cart was close enough to shelf where trays were almost directly above these RTE foods. Separate raw animal foods from RTE foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables to prevent cross contamination. CDI- cart and trays were moved away from shelf. No points taken today.
#44 · -0.50 demerits · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
RepeatCorrected during inspection
4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D); Core; Two food storage containers were observed stacked together while still wet on the clean equipment shelf. After cleaning and sanitizing, store equipment in a self-draining position that allows air drying. CDI- containers were separated. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
#49 · -0.50 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Residue accumulation observed in sliding door tracks of storage compartment below hot foods display. Black residue is present on front side of fliptop unit behind drawer gaskets. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Clean equipment more frequently.
#55 · -0.50 demerits · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat
6-501.12; Core; The floor near oven and fryer area needs cleaning from spilled grease and food residue. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Manager states this spill is from the previous night when store was closing early for the holiday. Increase cleaning frequency. All other areas observed clean. Full point not taken.
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