Holly Springs, NC, Jun. 3, 2026 — Nearly every restaurant inspected in Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and Apex during May earned an A grade, but two Apex restaurants received B grades, and several establishments were cited for food temperature violations that can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Apex’s Bawarchi Grill Spirits posted the lowest score of the month at 87.5, followed by Mamacita Apex at 89, while Harris Teeter Starbucks in Holly Springs earned a perfect 100. Temperature-control violations were the most common issue identified by inspectors, appearing at restaurants in all three communities. Inspectors also cited repeat violations involving cleanliness, equipment maintenance, food storage practices, and sanitizing procedures. Several establishments corrected issues during the inspection, while others will remain under scrutiny during future visits.
Despite the findings, the vast majority of restaurants scored in the upper 90s. Holly Springs posted the strongest overall results, with all inspected establishments scoring 97.5 or higher. Fuquay-Varina’s lowest scores were Applebee’s at 95 and Tios Pizza Empanadas Wings at 95.5…