Lenoir County restaurant inspections for April 4-10
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Hibachi Express
2405-C North Herritage Street, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: April 4
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present
Employee did not wash hands when entering kitchen
Oven cleaner spray bottles were not labeled
Employees cooking food without wearing hat or hair net
Farberware fryer may not be commercial certified (could not be proved)
Dumpster lids were open
Stacie's Grill
7823 U.S. 70, La Grange
Score: 99.5
Inspection date: April 5
Observations:
Patty sausage in prep top and reach-in at 42-45F, shall be held at 41F or less
Holes in walls in kitchen and pit room need to be filled, to be smooth and easily cleanable
Wendy's
4535 U.S. 70 W, Kinston
Score: 94
Inspection date: April 5
Observations:
Employee washed hands and turned off faucet with bare hand
Tomato, lettuce and avocado on drive-thru prep side were above 41 degrees F, shall be at or below 41 degrees F
Employee prepped food without wearing hat or hair net
Wet wiping cloth laying on drain board, shall be in sanitizer between uses
Top of ice machine, bottom of reach-in freezer need additional cleaning
Dumpster missing lid
Floor tiles cracked, broken or missing
Bojangles’
7858 U.S. 70 West, La Grange
Score: 95
Inspection date: April 8
Observations:
Hand sink beside three-compartment sink was blocked by carts
Some tomatoes ad lettuce in prep unit were 49-51 degrees F (shall be 41 degrees F or below) and were overstacked
Flies in kitchen
Inside of refrigeration units, shelving below biscuit making area, shelving above chicken bread area and area on ice machine where scoop is stored needs additional cleaning
Floor covering has worn away in a few areas in kitchen
The Country Store
1561 N.C. 58 South, Kinston
Score: 96
Inspection date: April 10
Observations:
Raw fresh sausage stored above ready-to-eat smoked sausage and buttermilk
Pizza in hot cabinet was 100F - shall be 135F or warmer
Hot smoked sausage was made on 3/28/19. Shall be sold or discarded within seven days
Water in dipper well was dirty
Chest freezer beside ice cream freezer is not commercial certified
