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NameGARY'S DOWN EAST SEAFOOD
Address7610 HWY 306 SOUTH
 
City/State/ZIP
ARAPAHOE NC 28510
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyPamlico
Inspection Date 4/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) Observed storage on floor in the dry food storage area. Remove unwanted items throughout the dry storage area and other areas throughout the facility to properly store all items off floor to prevent contamination, pest harborage area, ease of cleaning the floor. Continue to discard unwanted items/equipment etc. throughout the facility.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Observed shelving in the walk in cooler are rusted and not in good repair.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 Keep the non-food contact surfaces of equipment clean of food debris and soil. Clean the interior of the three door and two door TRUE reach in coolers. Wipe down to remove grime on prep surfaces and bottom shelves, doors to coolers, stove surfaces and sides. Deep clean all hand sinks and prep sink in main kitchen and oyster kitchen. Deep clean around and under fryers, grills, dish area, drainboards, top of the dish machine. Work on overall removing the grease buildup on equipment, shelving, fryer area. Detail clean the buildup on the hand held mixer, the fryer baskets. Detail clean and remove the buildup on equipment throughout the kitchen area. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Remove the buildup on the soda machine metal plate and the drain plate on the soda machine in the oyster bar area (moldy). Detail clean and remove the splash/food debris on the shelving in the walk in cooler/freezer.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the dumpster lids open at time of inspection. 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C) Observed trash on the ground around the outside area adjacent to the door to the kitchen area. Observed trash, boxes, refuse, oyster shells on the ground around the back area. Remove and clean up the outside area of trash/debris to prevent the harborage of pests. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Remove unwanted items not necessary to the operation of the facility (chairs, equipment etc.) to prevent the harborage of pests.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions-Physical facilities' shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Detail clean and remove grease buildup behind and under kitchen equipment, by take out window and heavy traffic areas of food prep/dishwashing space. Observed buildup on the walls/floors, floor drain area, pipes under the dish area. Detail clean the floors, walls throughout to remove the grease buildup, splash on walls from food. 6-201.16 (B) In areas that are not used for dry storage, concrete blocks, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be sealed, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. Work on the concrete block walls to the oyster bar bathrooms. Observed peeling paint on the walls to oyster cooking area. 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items. Remove non-essential items from oyster kitchen , throughout the facility to prevent the harborage of pests. 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics - Indoor Areas (C) Replace or repair the frame to walk in freezer where the wood is deteriorating and soft. Keep in good repair. 6-501.11 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.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 4-202.18 Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters (C) Detail clean and remove the buildup of grease on the hood filters. Detail clean and remove the grease buildup on the tops/sides of the hood.