Lenoir County restaurant inspections for Nov. 13 through Dec. 3
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Waffle House
601 East New Bern Road, Kinston
Score: 93
Inspection date: 11/13
Observations:
Employee observed washing hands very quickly - must be washed for at least 20 seconds
Some food was uncovered in reach-in cooler
Dish machine as not sanitizing properly
Food in prep unit was 50F; unit was turned off for cleaning; food was discarded
Gasket on walk-in door and floor covering in walk-in is in disrepair
Shelving, carts, coffee mug trays, counter tops and grill area needs additional cleaning - repeat violation
Grease trap lids left open - close between uses
Floors need additional cleaning - repeat violation
The Mad Hatter
212 North Street, Kinston
Score: 93
Inspection date: 11/14
Observations:
Two pump containers of soap are stored adjacent to food contact surfaces - relocated
Paper towels for drying hands stored in contact with personal bag
Single-service trays reused for cooked product - may be used only one time
Ceiling vents in kitchen and restroom are dusty
Dumpster is open - shall remain closed
No certified food protection manager present
Employee touches face, shirt, etc. without washing hands
Employee does not wash hands for at least 20 seconds and touches faucet handle after washing with bare hand
No hand-drying device provided for dispenser near back door
Two Ziploc bags of food are not closed
Cheese sauce held hot at 106F - discarded; must be 135F or above
Lovick's
320 North Herritage Street, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: 11/14
Observations:
BBQ turkey in well was 110F - shall be reheated to 135F
Smoked sausage, dough burgers and fresh sausage were less than 135F - shall be 135F or above
Raw bacon on top of stove was 70F
Employees prepping food without hair or hairnets
Top of dish machine, outsides of equipment, shelving and inside coolers need additional cleaning - repeat violation
McDonald's
4194 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 96
Inspection date: 11/115
Observations:
Employee handled ready-to-eat cheese with bare hand
Fry dispenser and ice machine bin needs additional cleaning
Many flies in kitchen
Dishes stacked wet
Gasket on reach-in freezer in disrepair
Area above fries, coffee making area, outsides of equipment, shelving and bottom of reach-in freezer needs additional cleaning - repeat violation
Hand-sink beside biscuit cooler had self-closing faucet that only stays on for eight seconds - shall stay on for 15 seconds
Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant
304-B East Washington Street, La Grange
Score: 97.5
Inspection date: 11/15
Observations:
Cleaner in bottle not properly labeled
Ceiling above prep inks need additional cleaning
Hood system is greasy/dusty
The Peach House
412 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 99
Inspection date: 11/16
Observations:
Dirty wiping cloths laying on prep surface and below grill
Handles on prep unit on the right are broken and have tape on them - need to be repaired to ensure they are smooth and easily cleanable
Golden China Buffet
4147 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: 11/19
Observations:
Raw pork store above ready-to-eat food
Chicken stored in dry food storage closet uncovered and sauce stored on the floor
Some dishes stacked wet
Some food containers were cracked/broken with tape on them, not smooth and easily cleanable
Several areas need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Some cracked broken floor tiles
Hood system needs additional cleaning - repeat violation
Sabor Modern Latin Cuisine
108-A West North Street, Kinston
Score: 90
Inspection date: 11/26
Observations:
Employee entered kitchen and changed gloves without washing hands
No hand-towels at kitchen hand sink or bar hand sink
Raw chicken stored above bacon and eggs
Plates, utensils, food pans were visibly dirty - repeat violation
Some food in prep units were not date marked properly
Chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink; thawing shall be done under running water, during refrigeration or as part of the cooking process
Thermometers not calibrated correctly
Chlorine test strips could not be provided
Shelving, insides of drawers, inside/outside of equipment, utensil bins need additional cleaning
Dumpster lid is bent and broken
Dumpster doors were open
McDonald's
110 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 94.5
Inspection date: 11/26
Observations:
Food trays, tea dispenser and fry dispenser need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Yogurt did not have proper date on it; Canadian bacon and country ham not date stamped
Wet wiping cloths laying on tables and shelves - repeat violation
Several areas need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Floors need additional cleaning, especially behind burger freezer
King's
405 East New Bern Road, Kinston
Score: 94
Inspection date: 11/30
Observations:
Raw ground beef and Whole muscle pork/beef stored above raw fish in two-door reach-in
Some dishes/utensils visibly dirty
Brisket in walk-in was 48F in the middle
Brisket was put in walk-in hot; use cooling methods to bring temperature down rapidly (ice baths, shallow pans, loosely cover or place in freezer to cool
Some dishes were stacked wet
Several rusty surfaces need to be repaired
Several areas need additional cleaning
Cracked/missing floor tiles need to be replaced - repeat violation
McDonald's
612 East New Bern Road, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: 12/03
Observations:
Burritos reheated to 98F and folded egg to 128F - should be reheated to 135F
Cheese on prep line was 54F - should be 45f or less; food discarded
Flies in kitchen
Ice machine not working properly
Bottom of reach-in (cooler) and top of dish machine need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Dumpster lid is in disrepair
