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NameHIGHWAY 55 BURGERS SHAKES AND FRIES
Address17230 US HIGHWAY 17 NORTH
 
City/State/ZIP
HAMPSTEAD NC 28443
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyPender
Inspection Date 6/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsREHS had to leave after inspection and return wit report due to tech power failure.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E)(4)Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C) Ice machine in need of additional cleaning to address dark spots.
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A) (D) Reheating for Hot Holding (P) Gravy, chili and cheese sauce were placed directly into the cooker warmer to heat up in the morning, at the 2 hour mark they had not yet reached 165F. Rapid reheating must bring leftovers to 165 within 2 hrs. CDI - PIC placed all 3 on the grill and rapidly reheated above 165F
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - The small prep cooler for ice cream toppings, located by he windows, was holding milk and milkshake mix at 45 and 422F. Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded older milk and moved the newly purchased milk to another cooler.. VR- Verification required by 6.25 to confirm unit is holding at 41F or below.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) - Food employees with a beard observed without a beard nets. Beard restraints shall be worn by food prep employees with facial hair.
47 0 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) - Repeat - Improvement in noted. One custard cooler has been replaced, the other older one has a lid with broken hinges. The back of the worktop freezer is completely encrusted with ice. The drainboard on the clean side of the sink is out of alignment and holds pooled water instead of draining it. Booth seats observed with damage Facility and equipment shall be kept in good repair and proper adjustment. .
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C)Repeat- The bun warming unit has discolored build up around the lid. The large prep unit has an accumulation of crumbs and debris inside. The steam units need to have the water drained and cleaned out at a greater frequency.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat - Repeat - The 3 comp sink is leaking a steady stream of water
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C) - Repeat-There is an accumulation of spilled and crusted grease on the grease trap and the ground around it. Keep refuse areas clean.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C). The floors and walls in the mop room are discolored from accumulation. Bathroom floors are discolored around the toilets. There is build up on the floors in the edges and corners, and at the back door. The walls need extra attention especially around the trashcans, where splatters are causing buildup.