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NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Address1264 W WILLIAMS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 10/2/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsNo raw animal foods handled in facility. All protein arrives pre-cooked. Nothing held hot or reheated according to PIC

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E); Core; Ice scoop was stored in soiled holder. Brown residue observed on bottom of holder. In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. CDI- Holder and scoop removed for cleaning.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11; Core; Ice scoop holder is cracked at the bottom. Several metal container lids were observed rusting underneath and the shiny coating on top is flaking. Coating on base of blender is peeling which prevents easy cleaning. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace these items. 4-202.16; Core; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Replace flaking and rusting container lids.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11; Core; FRP wall coating is in poor repair at wall joints above mop sink. Wall joint caulking is also coming apart in this location. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair this area.