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NameCHICK-FIL-A
Address5156 HWY 70 WEST
 
City/State/ZIP
MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyCarteret
Inspection Date 3/5/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsInspection led by REHSI Kelly Huang under supervision of REHS Molly Fullwood.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.14 - Handwashing Signage: sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks. *Handsinks near walk in freezer and in women's bathroom were missing handwashing signage. CDI-Signs provided to PIC.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separation during storage, preparation, holding, and display. P *In walk in cooler, unwashed strawberries were stored above prewashed cut apples. Unwashed produce needs to be stored below prewashed produce to prevent cross contamination. CDI-Apples were moved above strawberries.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E) (4) Equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, lines and tubes, ice makers, cooking oil tanks and lines, water vending equipment and coffee grinders shall be cleaned as often as the manufacturer recommends or as often as needed to preclude the accumulation of mold or soil. *Lid of ice bin near drive thru had suspected microbial growth when wiped. Ensure lids are being thoroughly cleaned along with the bins.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 - Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles: Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. *Paddle on dish rack was stored contacting grill cleaning brushes. CDI-Paddle was moved.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11 - Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles: Single-use and single-service articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. *Several single use catering trays were stored with food contact side up. Trays need to be flipped to protect from contamination.