Lenoir County restaurant inspections for May 28 through June 5
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Highway 55
6018 N.C. 11 South, Pink Hill
Score: 97.5
Inspection date: 5/28
Observations:
Excessive flies present in kitchen
Handles of scoops in ice, sugar and seafood breader stored in contact with food
Cups in dispenser stored exposed
Hood needs additional cleaning
Food Lion Deli
3969 N.C. 11 South, Pink Hill
Score: 99.5
Inspection date: 5/28
Observations:
Salads in kiosk were 43-44F, shall be 41F or lower
Floors and walls in bathrooms need additional cleaning
Food Lion Deli
301 Washington Street, La Grange
Score: 96
Inspection date: 6/3
Observations:
BBQ chicken wings in walk-in read 44F, shall read 41F
Some foods in hot-hold display were below 135F
Ice machine and drain had microbial growth
Tops of ice machine, tea dispenser and drink machine were dusty
Floors and walls need additional cleaning
Barney's Pizzeria and Grill
3647 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 86.5
Inspection date: 6/3
Observations:
Manager did not wash hands after coming into kitchen from outside
Pizza pans, plates, blue food containers and cutting board on prep unit need additional cleaning
Two slices of pizza in oven were 107F - shall be 135F or above
Lettuce, tomato and cheese in prep unit, raw chicken in prep unit and turkey in walk-in were 43-57F, shall be 41F or lower
Meat for subs, lasagna and other ready to eat foods in walk-in are not date marked
Steak for subs in prep unit was 90F
Blue storage containers in back storage room not labeled
Sticky fly traps hanging from ceiling are over food prep area
Boxes of french fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer - shall be stored at least six inches above the floor
Employee tossing pizzas was not wearing a hair restraint
Wiping cloths were left out on counter - shall be stored in proper strength sanitizer
Scoops in blue storage bins are stored with the handle in food
Some metal pans put away wet
Drinking glasses stored on dirty trays
Prep unit, white refrigerator inside both walk-ins, shelving and body of deli slicer need additional cleaning
Gaskets on walk-ins, walk-in doors, white refrigerator in disrepair
Prep unit still has protective coating which is peeling
Can wash has broken hot water hose and is clogged
Dumpster lid was open
Floors, walls and ceilings need additional cleaning
Pain peeling on ceiling in walk-in
Some floor tiles in disrepair
Walk-in freezer has 2 foot-candles of light - shall be 10 foot-candles
Hoods are missing filters
Lily's Pizza and Subs
2422 North Herritage Street, Kinston
Score: 95
Inspection date: 6/4
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present
Employee's drink was on prep table during food prep
Scoops in flour, sugar canisters need additional cleaning
Microwave needs additional cleaning
Storage bin underneath pizza prep area has no label
Wet wiping cloths left out on counter - shall be stored in sanitizer
Shelving needs additional cleaning
Some floor tiles are in disrepair
Handles in dry ingredients touching food
Vents on ice machine and grates on floor fans are dusty
Smith's Cafe
2424 U.S. 258 North, Kinston
Score: 98.5
Inspection date: 6/4
Observations:
Ensure dishes that are washed in large two-compartment sink are sanitized after cleaning and rinsing
Wet wiping cloths were laying on drain boards, tables and left in wash water - shall be stored in sanitizer
Bottom of reach-in refrigerator in back is beginning to rust
Wash solution in for pot washing was soiled
Sugar bin and bottom of reach-in freezer needs additional cleaning
The Mad Hatter
212 North Street, Kinston
Score: 93.5
Inspection date: 6/5
Observations:
Some dishes were visibly soiled or had food debris
Chili and gravy in reach-in were past the seven-day storage limit - both thrown away
A few wet wiping cloths were left on counter - shall be stored in sanitizer
Some dishes put away wet
Filter vents on ice maker are dusty
Lids of storage containers and shelving need additional cleaning
Receptacle in women's restroom needs a lid
Dumpster door was open
Ceiling vents for air conditioning need additional cleaning
Two employees holding food were wearing watches
No certified food protection manager present
