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NameTALE OF THE WHALE
AddressN H CAUSEWAY
 
City/State/ZIP
NAGS HEAD NC 27959
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDare
Inspection Date 6/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P) - Observed one chemical bottle stored on shelf above and with food. Keep chemicals stored in a safe location, on low shelves.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Small cup in container of old bay seasoning. Only use approved scoops with handles.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) REPEAT. Dishes wet stacked. Ensure all dishes are properly air dried before storing stacked. 4-904.11 Kitchenware and Tableware - Preventing Contamination (C) Silverware stored in a vertical cup throughout the kitchen with the food/mouth contact side up. Ensure when storing vertically the food/mouth contact side is down to prevent contamination.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C) Repeat. Single-use straws not individually wrapped stored in open containers. Need to purchase a dispenser to properly store unwrapped straws to prevent contamination issues when grabbing a straw and from contamination from the splatter/dust. Single use items shall be stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The hood vents over the fryers and the grill have residue present. Clean as frequently as necessary to prevent accumulation.