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NameBLUE RIDGE DINER
Address5176 OLD HWY 421 SOUTH
 
City/State/ZIP
BOONE NC 28607
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWatauga
Inspection Date 2/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsEnsure that dish machine runs a few times before using it to reach proper temperature, especially in colder months. Consider increasing limit of hot water heater. Kacey.morgan@apphealth.com (828) 795-1921

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) - A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed employee rinsing personal cup in handwash sink. CDI by education.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (C): Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Noted several items in the 1 door glass freezer that need lids / covered when not being used.
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):Address chipped or rusted areas of shelves in salad prep cooler, main prep cooler, & 1 door freezer. Repair make unit cooler where condensation is collecting in bottom of unit. Repeat.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) - Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Buildup is present between/under equipment at cook line. More frequent cleaning is needed to prevent accumulation of grease in these areas and on lower parts of equipment throughout facility. Repeat.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed along floor wall junctions, particularly around grill.