Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Taco Bell
700 E New Bern Road, Kinston
Date: 11/12
Score: 93.5
Observations:
Facility did not have procedures for cleaning vomit/diarrhea.
Some dishes were visibly dirty.
Batteries in thermometer were dead.
Flies in kitchen.
Dishes were stacked wet.
Dry food bins, cart, floors, walls, ceilings, inside and outside of equipment need additional cleaning.
Grease trap lids and dumpster door left open.
The Peach House
412 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 11/15
Score: 99
Observations:
Employee health policy did not include Salmonella.
Facility did not have procedures for cleaning vomit/diarrhea.
Chicken and dumplings made on Friday were not date marked.
Sanitizer buckets were not labeled.
Hasty Mart
7851 Hwy 70 W, La Grange
Date: 11/19
Score: 95
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Employee health policy did not include salmonella nontyphiodal.
Facility did not have vomit/diarrhea clean up plan.
Employee cut onion with bare hands.
Employee prepped food without hat or hair net.
Wet wiping cloths laying on counters and prep areas.
Crok pot used for chili not approved.
Golden China Buffet
4147 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 11/22
Score: 93
Observations:
Employee health policy did not include salmonella nontyphiodal.
Facility did not have vomit/diarrhea clean up plan.
Food in walk in stored uncovered.
Some pans were visibly dirty.
Some food in walk in and prep unit were above 41F.
Employees prepping food without hat or hair net.
Dishes were stacked wet.
Inside and outside of equipment, shelving, dry food bins, and ceiling vents need additional cleaning.
Floors, walls, and ceilings in kitchen and restroom need additional cleaning.
Additional lighting needed in back walk in.
UNC Lenoir Healthcare
100 Airport Road, Kinston
Date: 11/30
Score: 93.5
Observations:
Food temperatures in first walk-in across the board were 43F.
Food in walk-ins and in some reach-ins were not properly date marked and some food was held longer than seven days.
Sanitizer was too weak.
Dishes were stacked wet.
Detail cleaning needed on all equipment, inside and outside of equipment, and shelving.
Hand sinks in kitchen need additional cleaning.
Floors and walls need additional cleaning.
Starbucks Coffee Company
4177 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 12/6
Score: 97
Observations:
Manager did not demonstrate/perform duties according to food code.
No certified food protection manager present.
Facility did not have employee health policy.
Facility did not have vomit/diarrhea clean up plan/procedures.
Some dishes were stacked wet.
Inside and outside of equipment, floor fan, floors, and shelving need additional cleaning.
Trash/cardboard on ground around dumpsters.
Subway
401 E New Bern Road, Kinston
Date: 12/8
Score: 96.5
Observations:
Person in charge did not demonstrate/perform duties according to food code.
No certified food protection manager present.
Employee health policy did not include salmonella nontyphoidal.
Facility did not have vomit/diarrhea clean up plan/procedures.
Meatballs reheated to 130F-145F for hot holding.
Some dishes were stacked wet.
Shelving and inside of some equipment need additional cleaning.
Subway
2405 I N Herritage Street, Kinston
Date: 12/8
Score: 94
Observations:
Person in charge did not demonstrate/perform duties according to food code.
No certified food protection manager present.
Facility did not have complete employee health policy.
Facility did not have vomit/diarrhea clean up plan/procedures.
Vegetables on prep line were above 41F.
Dishes were stacked wet.
Light shields above serve line and some shelving need additional cleaning.
Third compartment of 3-comp sink does not hold water.
Grease trap overflows when sink is drained.
