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TAQUERIA LO MEJOR ACAPULCO #1 (WCID #448)

8228 RIDGEBACK RD, Apex, NC 27523

Latest restaurant inspection for TAQUERIA LO MEJOR ACAPULCO #1 (WCID #448) in Apex, NC recorded grade A on August 11, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
August 11, 2026
Inspector 2802
Establishment ID
4092030118
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

August 11, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
December 23, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 30, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
May 30, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
October 17, 2023
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

Inspection conducted on Brunswick Dr, Wake Forest NC.

Latest recorded violations

#22 · -1.50 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P); Cheese and pastor were being held well above 41F in a prep bottom cooler (see temperature chart). Potentially hazardous food being held cold shall remain at 41F or below. CDI- Food was placed in ice bath for rapid cooling.
#38 · -1 demerits · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf); Live flies were active inside of the kitchen. The premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests. EHS recommends pest control for warmer months.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C); Sanitizer bucket holding wet wiping cloths were found being stored on the floor. Wet wiping cloths shall be held at least 6 inches above the floor between uses.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-501.11; Core; The gasket of the prep bottom cooler is torn...Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition. Replace any torn gaskets. Deductions will be taken if this item is repeated again.
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