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NameMAMACITA APEX
Address2045 CREEKSIDE LANDING DR
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 5/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
General CommentsFacility is eligible for reinspection upon request. A reinspection will be conducted within 10 days of request. Do not move or obstruct grade card. Call 919-500-6269 with questions or to request reinspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14; Core; No handwashing sign posted in employee bathroom. Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks. CDI- signage provided. No point taken
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1); Priority; Raw eggs were stored above produce in the walk-in cooler. Raw, unpackaged beef was stored above RTE (ready-to-eat) foods in the walk-in freezer. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables to prevent cross contamination. CDI- foods were relocated to appropriate locations. Full points may be taken for repeat violations. This item was marked out on previous inspection for storing unwashed produce above RTE foods.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114; Priority; Dish machine registered 0ppm chlorine residual. Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. 50 - 200ppm is acceptable range for chlorine sanitizer. CDI- bleach container was replaced, machine was primed and water retested within acceptable range.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; All TCS foods in the right side makeline unit were holding above 41F because of a power issue (see temp chart). Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- all foods moved to walk-in cooler. Electrician is being consulted for outlet that is tripping. Do not store TCS foods here until unit is able to maintain temp/power. Full points taken for repeat violation.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of concentrated bleach was observed without a label. Label working containers of poisonous and toxic materials such as cleaners/sanitizers taken from bulk supplies. CDI- label added. Full points taken for repeat violations. 7-202.12(A); Priority; Observed a can of Raid household insecticide in the chemical storage area. Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only. CDI- discussed proper pesticide use with PIC. PIC to remove Raid from facility and bring home.
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (E); Core; Packages of ROP Mahi-Mahi were observed thawed and still sealed in their packaging in the reach-in cooler. Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. CDI- packages were cut open. Full point taken for repeat vioaltions.
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B); Core; Right side makeline unit does not have an ambient air thermometer. Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in all cold/hot holding equipment. No point taken.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Multiple cleaned and sanitized pans were stacked wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Air dry completely, then stack. CDI- pans separated for drying.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11; Core; Walk-in cooler shelving is showing signs of rust. Grill cooler drawer handles are broken. Metal screws inside ice machine near door are rusitng. This is a cleanability issue. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace walk-in shelving and cooler handles in the near future. Replace rusting ice machine parts. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11; Core; Mop sink floor divider is peeling, flaking, and chipping. Wood frame underneath non-absorbent coating is exposed. Walk-in freezer floor is damaged and cracked. Flooring under prep sinks has been ripped up and is no longer smooth and easily cleanalbe. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair flooring. Full point taken for repeat violations.