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NameBACKWATER JACKS
Address1052 E MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
WASHINGTON NC 27889
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyBeaufort
Inspection Date 5/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) No certified manager on duty during the inspection. Must have a certified manager on duty during all operational hours.
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding (P) Black beans and pork were reheating in the warmers. Must use the proper equipment to reheat products for hot holding. CDI: Pork was placed on stove and beans were reheated in the microwave.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemicals (P) Spray bottle of sanitizer was too strong. Strength shall be 50-200ppm. CDI: Bottle was diluted to the proper strength.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Pan of chicken breasts were thawing on the cutting board of the prep sink. Thaw in the refrigerator, under running water not to exceed 70 degrees F, in the microwave and then cooked or during the cooking process. CDI: chicken was placed in the refrigerator.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Mouse droppings were found throughout the facility. Must improve pest control measures.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Need to clean interior of fryers more often to remove grease build up. Clean all storage shelving where mouse droppings were found. Clean hood filters to remove build up.