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TACOS MEXICO (WCID #811)

209 E WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for TACOS MEXICO (WCID #811) in Apex, NC recorded grade A on February 23, 2026.

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Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
February 23, 2026
Inspector 2482
Establishment ID
4092030520
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
8
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

February 23, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
February 14, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
June 11, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
February 20, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
October 17, 2023
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

One small container of Barbacoa cooling in prep cooler. Cooling rate was acceptable- however, permit conditions states "The following will be cooled in comm. and transferred to MFU using approved hot boxes while maintaining temperatures of 135 degrees F or greater- Steak, Barbacoa, Rice,
Beans, Pork, Chorizo." Keep cold at 41F or keep hot. Discussed with operator about cooling prior to placing on truck.

Latest recorded violations

#8 · -2 demerits · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H); Priority; Employee left truck to go outside. Employee returned to the truck and did not wash hands before donning new gloves for food preparation. Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. CDI- PIC washed hands.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11; Priority; Small container of tilapia stored on shelving beside and above ready-to-eat foods. Foods shall be stored to prevent cross contamination. Store foods according to final cook temperature. CDI- Food was rearranged during the inspection.
#22 · -1.50 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Salsa verde stacked to high in container in prep cooler. Consume broth stored on prep table at 42F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- PIC placed salsa beneath the prep cooler top and consume immediately placed into the reach in cooler.
#23 · -1.50 demerits · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18; Priority; Ham, hotdogs, and cooked meats from 2 days ago cooked/opened in commissary and not labeled properly on the food truck. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. CDI- PIC was able to confirm dates and date marked the foods.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; The chlorine sanitizer and sanitizer bucket were not labeled. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. CDI- PIC labeled.
#39 · -1 demerits · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11;Core; Agua frescas (including horchata, jamica, and pina) stored in igloo dispenser coolers on the floor of the truck. Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Consider adding commercial beverage dispenser that can be located on top of low cooler table that maintains off the floor. Or utilize dunnage racks.
#47 · -0.50 demerits · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat
4-501.11; Core; The gasket on the prep top refrigerator and grill drawers are torn. All equipment must be maintained clean and in good repair. Repeat.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.11; Core; Repair the screen door to the truck. Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
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