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Name

SNAPPERZ GRILL & STEAM BAR

Address

3710 ARENDELL STREET

City/State/ZIP

MOREHEAD CITY

28557

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Carteret

Inspection Date

6/1/2026

Final Score @ Grade

99.50

General Comments

Food handling was outstanding. PIC has outstanding active managerial control of kitchen. TPHC is being used on salad bar. PIC labels all cooling parameters on the food in real time, including temperature logs and documenting times. The only orders during inspection were reheats for immediate service.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
38	0	Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals	No	No	No	6-501.111 - Controlling Pests: Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. -A few flies were observed around the drains and oil filtering equipment. *NO POINTS TAKEN
40	0	Personal cleanliness	No	Yes	No	2-303.11 - Prohibition: Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. -Food employee prepping food with watch and rings. REPEAT *NO POINTS TAKEN
44	0.50	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled	No	Yes	No	4-901.11(A) - Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required: Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. -Metal food containers were not air dried and had visible towel fibers. REPEAT *0.5 POINTS TAKEN
47	0	Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used	No	No	No	4-501.11 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. -Steamer leaking into tray. -Racks on salad prep are rusted. *NO POINTS TAKEN
53	0	Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned	No	No	No	5-501.17 - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle. -Missing covered trash can in unisex restroom used by employees. *NO POINTS TAKEN
55	0	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	Yes	No	6-501.11 - Repairing: Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. -Large chip in tiles surrounding drain under dish machine. REPEAT *NO POINTS TAKEN. These are no longer cleanable. Suggest filling gaps with smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent material so the holes can not hold water or food residue.