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NameMISSION MARKET CAFE
Address124 N SALEM ST
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 1/2/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A); Core; No food protection manager was present upon arrival for inspection. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have PM shift manager obtain this credential.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11; Priority; Several peppers and strawberries were observed rotting and with microbial growth. Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. CDI- affected produce was voluntarily discarded.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Deli meats and milk were observed over 41F (see temp chart). Espresso unit does not appear to be refrigerating normally. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- milk and meats were voluntarily discarded. Verification required for espresso refrigeration unit. Please have this unit repaired within 3 days.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18; Priority; Pico with a use by date of 12/20 and smoked salmon with a prep date of 12/19 were observed. Discard ready-to-eat TCS food once time/temperature window has expired (7 days), if it is not labeled, or if the label is incorrect. The day of preparation shall count as day 1. CDI- food voluntarily discarded.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of degreaser was observed without a label. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies with the common name of the material. CDI- label added. All other bottles had labels. No point taken today.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19; Core; The interior of the smoothie compartment where blender is used is lined with a foamy material that is soiled and coming apart. Employee stated this foam was installed to reduce noise in the café coming from the blender. The nonfood-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. Replace this material with an appropriate material or cover it with a material that can be easily cleaned such as plexiglass or vinyl. Part of this surface has been covered but the top is still exposed. 4-501.11; Core; A gasket is torn on the espresso reach-in cooler. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace gasket.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Inside of reach-in units are soiled with food residue. The shelf above the warewashing sink is soiled underneath the plastic drainage liner. Nonfood-contact portions of smoothie prep area are heavily soiled including a laminated card hanging above the blender compartment. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.