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MERKATO CAFE (WCID #813)

209 E WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for MERKATO CAFE (WCID #813) in Apex, NC recorded grade A on December 16, 2025.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
December 16, 2025
Inspector 2482
Establishment ID
4092030522
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
2
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

December 16, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
December 5, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
June 27, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
February 22, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
October 24, 2023
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

MFU set up at Tap Yard Raleigh- 1610 Automotive Way

Latest recorded violations

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16; Core; Replace the silicone caulk on the lay in three comp sink to be smooth and easily cleanable. Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
4-501.11; Core; Replace rusting racks in the prep cooler. Maintain equipment in good repair.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.11; Core: Reattach the diamond plated floor that is starting to come up in front of the prep cooler. Sand and repaint the wooden holding cabinet for the three comp lay in sink so it is smooth and easily cleanable 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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