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NameMR. DUMPLING
Address5470 APEX PEAKWAY
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 7/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) The handwashing behind front counter is being used to store employee drinks and fill drinking pitchers and water cups for customers. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC moved employee drinks to designated storage. EHS advised PIC to use a food prep sink to fill drinking water pitchers and cups. ***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.12 Cooking and Baking Equipment - C The microwave interior is soiled with food debris and build up. (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. The PIC had an employee clean the microwave. ***CDI***
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Several food items in the open prep unit were held above 41F (see temperature chart.) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. The PIC voluntarily discarded the food items. ***CDI***REPEAT VIOLATION***
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Several flies observed in the kitchen due the screen for the back door being left open with no barrier to prevent entry. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The PIC advised to maintain doors, screens, and other barriers to prevent entry of insects and other pests. ***CDI***
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing Several stacks of clean pans were stored wet stacking. Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying. The PIC had these pans cleaned and sanitized and placed in a postion to air dry.***CDI***
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) The refrigeration gaskets on all cooling units are torn or severely corroded. This is a cleanability issue and may prevent the unit from functioning properly. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Have gasket replaced.***REPEAT VIOLATION***
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The interior, exterior, and handles of equipment and shelves have food residue and grime build up. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC advised to increase cleaning frequency. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The following areas are soiled with food scraps and shall be cleaned: walk in freezer floor, walk in cooler floor, reach in cooler, and reach freezer. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.***REPEAT VIOLATION***