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NameTHE PROVINCIAL
Address119 N SALEM ST
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 8/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Cut lettuce was stored in the drawer underneath a drawer of raw beef burger pattie, raw steak, and raw pork chops. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables. PIC rearranged the drawers so that the cut lettuce is above the raw animal meats listed above. ***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-502.13 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Use Limitations (C) Establishment is reusing plastic goat cheese and other plastic single use containers for other food storage. (A)SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES may not be reused. These containers are not meant to be reused for food storage and do not meet NSF standards for cleanability. Discontinue the use of these containers.***REPEAT VIOLATION***
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.18 Warewashing Equipment, Clean Solutions (C) The rinse basin and the sanitizing solution in the sanitizing basin of the three compartment sink are soiled. The wash, rinse, and SANITIZE solutions shall be maintained clean. PIC had employee clean the rinse basin and replace the soiled sanitizing solution with a clean solution.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Floor sealant and paint worn. Small holes in FRP. Splatter on ceiling tiles. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC advised. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***