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NameTACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT
Address209 E WILLIAMS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 8/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests (C) Cobb webs observes in corners in the dish washing area and storage areas. Dead insects and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment Coated metal wire shelving in the walk-in cooler is corroding and rusting, with paint flaking off. Walk in cooler door has large hole in exposing insulation. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Deteriorated surfaces such as flaking paint can contaminate food and compromise cleanability. PIC advised to replace shelving in the near future to prevent contamination and maintain equipment in a sanitary condition. 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleanability The rice container lid is cracked and badly damaged. Multiuse food-contact surfaces must be smooth, free of cracks, chips, or crevices, and easily cleanable to prevent contamination. PIC was advised to replace the lid to maintain food safety and ensure surfaces remain cleanable.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures Methods (C) Multiple areas of the physical facilities are damaged and not maintained in good repair, including: large hole in stainless steel panel, large hole in fiberglass reinforced panel (FRP), missing and broken floor tiles, damaged ceiling throughout kitchen, missing door handle on walk-in cooler, corroded walk-in cooler gasket, severe corrosion on walk-in cooler door. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair, smooth, and easily cleanable to prevent contamination and maintain sanitation. PIC is required to repair, replace, or remove damaged areas promptly to restore surfaces to a smooth, cleanable condition. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***