Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Baron and the Beef
1631 Hwy 70 E, Kinston
Date: 12/29/20
Score: 92.5
Observations:
Bins for lids have crumbs, small debris in corner.
Vent grates on ceilings are thick with dust.
Microwave handle has crud on it.
Can wash is not draining which is spilling water onto ground.
Hand sink going into kitchen has slime.
Commodes and counters in bathrooms need additional cleaning.
Dumpster is open.
Floor in storage room is soiled.
Lighting in food prep areas need to be shielded.
Irie Eats
203 Caswell Street, Kinston
Date: 12/30/20
Score: 90.5
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Some dishes and utensils visibly dirty.
Containers used to bread chicken need to be washed daily.
Microwave needs additional cleaning.
Splashguard is not installed properly.
Raw meat stored in grocery bags.
Surfaces need additional cleaning.
Ceiling tiles and floors are damaged.
Wall has large crack and peeling paint.
Light in restroom not working.
Quick & Chicken
802 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 12/30/20
Score: 96.5
Observations:
Fan in front of hand sink is blocking access to sink.
Cole slaw in small reach-in was not date marked.
Shelf under prep table beside prep unit is rusty.
Cardboard/paper towels need to be removed.
Shelving, equipment, rice cooker, and ice machine need additional cleaning.
Floors, walls, and ceiling need additional cleaning.
Lightbulbs not working properly.
Galaxy Bar and Restaurant
4010 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 1/11/21
Score: 100
Observations:
Employee was handling food with no hair restraint.
Ken's Grill
7645 Hwy 70 W, La Grange
Date: 1/11/21
Score: 96.5
Observations:
Cooked BBQ stored below raw bacon in fridge.
Wet wiping cloth left lying on ice cream cooler.
Lots of ice buildup on door in walk-in freezer.
Floor in walk-in freezer needs additional cleaning.
Wendy's
2409 N Herritage Street, Kinston
Date: 1/11/21
Score: 92
Observations:
Several pans, egg ring, utensils have not been cleaned.
Beans bagged were not an approved commercial.
Foods are not being kept at approved temperatures.
Employee is wearing ring that is not smooth.
Several pans stacked wet.
Salad containers stored on the floor.
Crumbs in freezer, and peeling packaging.
Plumbing needs repair, and sink has black crud.
Dumpster open.
Dumpsters are missing plugs.
Kinston High School Cafe
2601 N Queen Street, Kinston
Date: 1/12
Score: 100
Herritage Elite
910 N Herritage Street, Kinston
Date: 1/12
Score: 100
Observations:
Employee could not adequately describe employee health policy.
Bojangles
3007 N Herritage Street, Kinston
Date: 1/13
Score: 94.5
Observations:
Employee did not know what health policy consisted of or where it was posted.
Sign was laid over hand sink in back, and had ice poured in it.
Lemons with mold on them in walk in cooler.
Food was not labeled properly.
Flies in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths laying on counters.
Some dishes were stacked wet.
Equipment, flour bin, shelving, gaskets, and biscuit making area need additional cleaning.
Water at sink in women's restroom does not have adequate pressure.
Floors, walls, and ceilings need additional cleaning.
The Dog House
2719 NC Hwy 11/55, Kinston
Date: 1/13
Score: 95.5
Observations:
Hot dogs were opened past seven days.
Flies in kitchen.
Deli papers covering bottom of prep unit were dirty.
Gasket on small freezer, top of hot hold unit, outside of equipment, and cabinet under drink machine needs additional cleaning.
Starbucks Coffee Company
4177 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 1/13
Score: 99
Observations:
Coconut milk and almond milk in first reach in were not 41 F or below.
Employee wearing wrist jewelry while preparing food/drinks.
Lots of cardboard and trash bags on ground around dumpster.
Dumpster door open.
Food Lion Produce
301 E Washington Street, La Grange
Date: 1/13
Score: 99.5
Observations:
Mops drying with mop head facing up.
Falling Creek Service Center
5244 Hwy 70 W, La Grange
Date: 1/15
Score: 96.5
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Ground sausage stored above raw eggs.
Hot dogs and hamburgers were held at below 135 F.
Coleslaw in prep unit not date marked.
Jessie Bell's
106 E Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 1.15
Score: 96
Observations:
Beef tips from day before and coleslaw were not correct temperature.
Some food in reach-in was not date marked.
Bleach spray bottle was not labeled.
Single service trays stored exposed.
Floors are cracked.
Brighthouse Mart and Grill
5189 Hwy 55 W, Kinston
Date: 1/25
Score: 94
Observations:
No hand towels at hand sink in kitchen.
Raw sausage stored above ready to eat food.
Some food was not correct temperature.
Food was not date marked.
Drain plug missing in dumpster.
Grease spilled on ground around grease barrel.
Ceiling in kitchen needs additional cleaning.
