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THE DUGOUT TAVERN AND GRILL

1413 KELLY RD, APEX, NC 27502

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · score 94.5

Official source: Wake County Environmental Services (wake.gov) · All data sources

Excellent. Top marks — the latest inspection found no serious issues, or few enough to earn the health department's best band.

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The record, in plain English

Wake County Environmental Services reports one inspection on record for THE DUGOUT TAVERN AND GRILL, from October 2026.

The most recent inspection noted 6 violations, 3 of them critical items — the kind tied directly to foodborne-illness risk.

100% of the 3,288 Raleigh establishments CleanPlate tracks currently share this standing.

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Inspection history

  1. Oct 22, 2026

    Score: 94.5

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    6 violations
    • Approved thawing methods used
    • Critical: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
    • In-use utensils: properly stored
    • Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
    • Critical: Proper date marking & disposition
    • Critical: Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

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