Iredell County Environmental Health inspects Mooresville restaurants and posts A, B or C grades. How the scores work and where to look them up. Mooresville office: 704-664-5281.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from Iredell County’s Environmental Health and Food Protection and Facilities pages and North Carolina’s food establishment rules. We do not publish individual scores here; see the method notes below.
Restaurants and other permitted food businesses in Mooresville are inspected by Iredell County Environmental Health, which issues A, B or C sanitation grades after each routine inspection. Its Mooresville office is at 610 E. Center Ave., 704-664-5281, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Who to call
- Environmental Health, Mooresville: 704-664-5281, 610 E. Center Ave.
- Environmental Health, Statesville: 704-878-5305, 349 N. Center St.
- Look up a score: Health Ratings for Iredell Establishments (state database)
- Report a foodborne illness: the county’s reporting guidelines
How to look up a score
The county links its Health Ratings for Iredell Establishments page, which opens the statewide inspection database run for North Carolina’s local health departments, filtered to Iredell County. Search by name or address to see the latest score, grade and inspection date for each establishment. The database was not responding when we checked on Oct. 11; if it is down, try again later or call the Environmental Health office.
You can also read the grade card in the restaurant. State rules require the card to be posted where customers can easily see it, and the owner is responsible for keeping it up.
How the grades work
North Carolina’s food establishment grading rule sets these bands, according to the state’s posted rules:
| Score | Grade |
|---|---|
| 90 or higher | A |
| 80 to under 90 | B |
| 70 to under 80 | C |
| Below 70 | Permit revoked; the establishment cannot operate |
Inspections are scored against the N.C. Food Code, and the county says it conducts routine inspections of every establishment the law requires it to inspect.
Method notes
- A score is a snapshot of one visit on one date. It does not rate the food.
- The county posts results in the state database; we link to it instead of copying scores, so you always see the latest inspection.
- When we report on a specific inspection, we name the inspection date and score from the county’s record and ask the business for comment.
Opening or buying a restaurant
The county warns new owners of existing restaurants not to assume an old restaurant space meets current code: North Carolina’s Food Code has no grandfather clause for old equipment or finishes. Plan reviews for restaurants, food trucks and temporary vendors are filed through the county’s online permitting system. See also our building permits and zoning guide.
What this means for you
- Look for the posted grade card, or search the state database before you go.
- Below 70, a restaurant cannot stay open.
- If you think food made you sick, call Environmental Health.
More: new businesses in Mooresville and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
Who inspects restaurants in Mooresville?
Iredell County Environmental Health, part of the county Health Department. Its Mooresville office is at 610 E. Center Ave., 704-664-5281.
How do I look up a restaurant’s inspection score in Iredell County?
Use the county’s Health Ratings for Iredell Establishments link, which opens the state’s online inspection database filtered to Iredell County. Every graded restaurant must also post its grade card where customers can see it.
What do A, B and C grades mean in North Carolina?
A score of 90 or higher is an A, 80 to under 90 a B and 70 to under 80 a C. A restaurant that scores below 70 loses its permit and cannot operate.
How do I report a foodborne illness in Iredell County?
Call Iredell County Environmental Health, 704-878-5305 in Statesville or 704-664-5281 in Mooresville. The county’s foodborne illness reporting guidelines page explains what to include.
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