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SafeBite Brunswick, Southport, NC (2026)

06/09/2026

Maverick’s Pointe - Sunset Beach
307 Sunset Blvd N
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Inspection Date: 6/5/2026
Final Score: 89
Grade: B

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Violations w/Demerits:
Demerits: 1
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: A few employee drinks was found stored above customer food in the work top cooler. CDI by Person-In-Charge (PIC) relocating the drinks.

Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: 2 of the food thermometer was found stored soiled. Additionally 1 knife was found stored soiled in the clean dish storage. CDI by having the knife returned to the 3 comp sink to be rewashed and the thermometer probes were cleaned.

Demerits: 1.50
Comments: 2 door reach in cooler was found holding food temps above 41F.1 pitcher of remoulade sauce, 1 container of chili, 1 container ranch dressing, and 3 containers of lettuce were voluntarily discarded by the PIC and all other Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods ( mostly raw meats) were relocated to alt. storage. This cooler will need to replaced/repaired by 6/8/25 and a verification visit will be made to ensure correction.

Demerits: 3
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Repeat: Yes
Comments: 1 container of chili, 1 small pitcher of remoulade sauce, and a few small containers of slaw were found past the stated discard date or not labeled. CDI by PIC voluntarily discarding the chili and sauce, and the slaw was labeled as it was prepped 2 days prior.

Demerits: 0.50
Comments: Found that the remoulade sauce was made using raw eggs and was not marked on the menu. Additionally the disclosure text was missing. Menu must be updated with the corrected disclosure and asterisking by 6/15/26 and a verification visit will be made to ensure correction.

Demerits: 1
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: 1 employee vial of insulin was found stored above a few containers of shrimp/ fish. Additionally 1 v**e was located above the main prep table. CDI by PIC relocating the medication to the bottom of the cooler and relocating the v**e.

Demerits: 0.50
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Split gasket observed on the prep cooler lower doors and the 2 door reach in cooler. Replace damaged gaskets. Additionally wire shelving in the 2 door reach in cooler has begun to rust and peel & needs to be replaced/ repaired. A domestic master chef meat tenderizer was found stored in dish storage. PIC stated they were unaware that the item was not permited for use. Remove item from the premises.

Demerits: 1
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Trash and oil receptacles must be stored on nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. & oil bin are stored on the ground currently. PIC has begun pouring a concrete slab for these items however it in not yet completed.

Demerits: 1
Comments: Flooring cracked/damaged in some areas in kitchen. Floor tiles break repeatedly due to issues with floor construction. Replace/ repair holes found in ceiling due to missing HVAC return vent grates. Replace missing/damaged grates. A few small holes found in the wall next to the bar entrance door, base boards under the prep sinks has come detached, Bar entrance door and near by wall needs to be repainted as paint has worn off in several spots

06/08/2026

Jeromes Steaks & Seafood - Shallotte
4909 Main St
Shallotte, NC 28470
Inspection Date: 6/5/2026
Final Score: 92.50
Grade: A

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Select Violations w/Demerits:
Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: In walk-in cooler, an open top pan of raw ground beef patties (Hamburgers) was found stored on shelf over raw pork chops and raw beef steak, both of which have a lower required final cook temperature than ground beef patties. CDI by owner moving the ground beef patties to the shelf beneath the pork chop and beef steak.

Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: The blade and interior surface of the Electrolux Robot coup slicer was found still soiled with food residue from previous days use. Several deep metal food pans were also found still soiled with dried food residue after washed and put away as clean. CDI by Person-In-Charge (PIC) having employee to thoroughly clean and sanitize the slicer and the pans were placed at the dish washing machine to be rewashed.

Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Stewed chicken cooked yesterday and placed in reach-in cooler to cool down over night in deep pot was checked today and found still holding at 48 F. CDI by owner voluntarily disposing of the chicken to waste.

Demerits: 0.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Several pans of mac & cheese prepared today were found left out to cool at room temperature. The PIC stated that they had been left out for about 20 minutes and he planned to soon place them in the walk-in cooler to finish cooling down. The temperature of the mac & cheese was 126 F when first checked at 9:14 AM. The PIC then moved the pans to the walk-in cooler. Later at 10:18 AM the pans of food were rechecked and were found holding at only 101 F which was (Per the cooling calculator) an unapproved cooling rate of 0.39 (It must be 0.54 or greater to be approved). The PIC then moved the pans of mac and cheese to the walk-in freezer. When checked again for the 3rd time at 11:21 AM, the temperature was down to 59 F. So the change in cooling mothed using the freezer adjusted the cooling rate to 0.67 F which was approved and allowed the food to be saved.

06/08/2026

Boat House - Bald Head Island
6 Marina Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Inspection Date: 6/5/2026
Final Score: 98.50
Grade: A

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Violations w/Demerits:
Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Raw salmon was found stored over cooked sausage in walk in cooler. CDI by Person-In-Charge (PIC) who rearranged to proper storage.

06/08/2026

Jersey Mike's Subs #3242 - Ocean Isle Beach
6270 Beach Dr Sw 9
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Inspection Date: 6/4/2026
Final Score: 98
Grade: A

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Violations w/Demerits:
Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Lettuce in the bar cooler was found to be on 4 Hr Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) per the Person-In-Charge (PIC) and was labeled to be discarded by 2PM. PIC stated that they were busy earlier and had replaced the lettuce however had not updated the labeling. CDI by PIC voluntarily discarding the lettuce and replacing it with a fresh pan.

Demerits: 0.50
Comments: Additional cleaning needed on the wire shelving used for onions due to dust and soiled buildup.

06/07/2026

Jailhouse Provisions - Bald Head Island
253 Edward Teach Ext
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Inspection Date: 6/5/2026
Final Score: 99
Grade: A

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Violations:
Demerits: 0.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Poke nachos served with raw tuna was observed on the menu with no reminder. Person-In-Charge (PIC) stated they had just reprinted menus and had to fix a couple mistakes. CDI by PIC who added reminder to menu item.

Demerits: 0.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Scoop handle was found down in powdered sugar, regular sugar, and brown sugar. CDI by PIC who removed.

06/07/2026

Pizza Shack - Oak Island
6212 E. Oak Island Dr
Oak Island, NC 28465
Inspection Date 6/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A

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Violations:
Demerits: 0.50
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Repair small hole in kitchen over freezer. Replace cracked tile under prep cooler and pizza oven. Seal cracks in dry storage. Paint wall over 3 compartment sink. Seal around a/c unit in dish area.

06/07/2026

Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - Holden Beach
112 Ocean Blvd West
Holden Beach, NC 28462
Inspection Date: 6/2/2026
Final Score: 94.50
Grade: A

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Violations w/Demerits:
Demerits: 3
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Foods holding in prep top coolers were found partly stored above fill line of containers in top section of coolers. Ribs were holding at 40 F in bottom of container, but were 45 F above fill line. Cooked mahi was holding at 40 F in bottom of container, but were 52 F above fill line. Precooked chicken was holding at 41 F in bottom of container, but was 45 above fill line. CDI by those portions of foods above fill lines being voluntarily disposed of to waste by Person-In-Charge (PIC). Also, in one of the salad prep top coolers (The one to right), foods holding there were as follows: Feta 48 F, potato salad 45 F, ranch dressing 42 F, diced tomatoes 45 F, (In bottom section of cooler) Feta 45 F, and diced tomatoes 45 F. The foods had been in that cooler longer than 4 hours, so CDI by PIC voluntarily disposing of those foods to waste. It was found that the air flow vent on the left side of the noted cooler was blocked by the second salad prep cooler to the left which was right up against and touching the problem cooler. The coolers were separated so that air flow could take place and the cooler is now properly cold holding at 41 F and below.

Demerits: 1
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Observed several flies in kitchen. Have restaurant treated by licensed pest control agency to eliminate pests from the kitchen. Observed dead roaches in light shields over ware wash station. Collect dead insects from light shields and remove them from the restaurant. The door that leads into the kitchen from the covered front porch area is not able to fully shut which is allowing flies to enter the establishment. The self closure device is worn out and not working. Replace the self closure device on that door so that it fully self closes.

Demerits: 0.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: One wet wipe cloth found stored in basin of hand wash sink in between uses. CDI by PIC placing it in a bleach & water sanitizer wipe cloth bucket.

Demerits: 1
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Clean floor surface underneath equipment; Reach-in coolers, cooking equipment, shelving, ice machine, etc. Clean inside of closet where water heater is located,.

06/07/2026

Fish Factory Restaurant & Bar - Southport/Oak Island
4346 Long Beach Road Se
Southport, NC 28461
Inspection Date: 6/4/2026
Final Score: 98
Grade: A

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Violations w/Demerits:
Demerits: 1
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Need to clean between units on cook line and prep line.

Demerits: 1
Repeat: Yes
Comments: Floor covering is coming up in high traffic areas. Secure panel on ceiling in dish room. Clean under equipment on cookside and prep side.

06/07/2026

Wildlife Grill - Oak Island
4381 Fish Factory Road Sw
Oak Island, NC 28465
Inspection Date: 6/4/2026
Final Score: 97
Grade: A

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Violations:
Demerits: 1.50
Comments: Grill prep cooler holding at 48 to 50F. Foods where voluntarily discarded and put on 4 hour hold time. Will return in 3 days to verify cooler is repaired.

Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Sausage patties being held on time without time stamp. CDI by placing time and discarding at 4hrs.

06/06/2026

Grapevine Restaurant - Calabash
9991 Beach Drive
Calabash, NC 28467
Inspection Date: 6/3/2026
Final Score: 97
Grade: A

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Violations w/Demerits:
Demerits: 0.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Several employee drinks/employee food was found stored above Ready-To-Eat (RTE) foods in the walk in cooler & 3 door reach in cooler. CDI by having Person-In-Charge (PIC) relocate all employee drinks.

Demerits: 1.50
Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Yes
Comments: Walk in cooler was found holding food temps at 44-43F. Upon questioning it was found that the cooler was turned up slightly during the winter due to freezing and was never adjusted back down (cooler appeared to have been set to 40F). Additionally today a delivery was recently put into the cooler and the door was open during the time. CDI by having PIC adjust the cooler down slightly and air temps in the cooler were down to 37F by the end of the inspection and food temps were dropping. No food was discarded due to the relitily low temps and the likely hood of the issue being caused by the extended opening of the door by due to the deliver to have caused the issue.

Demerits: 1
Repeat: Yes
Comments: The handle on 3 door reach in freezer replaced with diamond plating and a handle ( equipment modified) . Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. 1 non National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) can opener was found onsite ( requires Phillips head screw driver to remove the blade). A new domestic cooler has been installed to replace the old damaged pepsi cooler. Remove all non NSF approved equipment.

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