Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
George T Skinner Center
112 E Blount Street, Kinston
Date: 5/18
Score: 100
Bethel Christian Academy
1936 Banks School Road, Kinston
Date: 5/24
Score: 99.5
Observations:
Turkey sandwiches temped 56-59F.
Crate of Teddy Grams stored on floor in storage closet.
Wiping cloths stored in solution that was not strong enough.
Arendell Parrott Academy Cafe
1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston
Date: 5/24
Score: 99.5
Observations:
Hamburgers in hot holding temped 128F.
Wet wiping cloths left on counter.
McDonald’s
612 E. New Bern Road, Kinston
Date: 5/26
Score: 99.5
Observations:
Q-ing oven has food splatter.
Wet wiping cloth left out on counter.
Floor of Q-ing oven is broken.
Test strips for sanitizer used in 3 compartment sink were not available.
Bottom of reach-in freezers need additional cleaning.
Southwood Elementary School
1245 Hwy 58 S, Kinston
Date: 5/28
Score: 99
Observations:
Wall beside hand sink is damaged and has peeling paint. Wall beneath dish machine is crumbling.
Northeast Elementary
1002 E Highland Avenue, Kinston
Date: 5/28
Score: 99.5
Observations:
Dumpster door open.
La Flor De Michuacana
1738 Hwy 11/55, Kinston
Date: 6/01
Score: 92.5
Observations:
Employee is not aware of employee health policy.
Raw shell eggs in glass-door reach-in are above ready to eat foods.
No foods have been date marked.
Several ants in area of handwash sink where wall meets floor.
Cutting boards stored propped behind faucet of 3-comp sink.
Open packages/containers of food in glass door refrigerator and slide top ice cream freezer.
No plug in dumpster.
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
4483 US Hwy 70 W, Kinston
Date: 6/01
Score: 94.5
Observations:
Several dishes were visibly dirty.
Milk in front reach-in was above 41F and BBQ in back reach in was 51F-55F.
Many flies in kitchen.
Employees prepping food without hat or hair net.
Dry food bins, chicken prep sink, and inside and outside of equipment need additional cleaning.
Dumpster doors left open.
Olympian
601 W Vernon Avenue
Date: 6/02
Score: 93.5
Observations:
Employee dipped hands in 3-comp sink wash water as a source of soap for hand washing.
Employee returned from bathroom and dumpster and began food prep without washing hands.
Temperatures in prep unit and drawers were 42F-48F.
Many flies in kitchen.
Employee wore gloves outside to dumpster and bathroom and returned to food prep with same gloves.
Walk-in freezer floor covered in disrepair.
Walls behind equipment have splash and splatter and ceiling is stained.
Lions Water Adventure
2602 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 6/02
Score: 97.5
Observations:
No certified food protection manger present.
Employee turned sink faucet off with bare hands after washing.
Several food in hot drawer temped below 135F.
Hot dogs temped 43F.
Employees handling/preparing food without hair restraints.
Dumpster door left open.
Dumpster is missing drain plug.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1156 Hill Farm Road, Kinston
Date: 6/02
Score: 96.5
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Employee was not aware of employee health policy.
No soap available at hand sink.
No paper towels available at hand sink.
Small reach in on breakfast bar had milk that temped 47F.
Chemicals stored on drainboard of hand sink.
Inside kitchen drawers and bottom of refrigeration needs additional cleaning.
Dumpster door open.
San Juan
2423 N Herritage Street, Kinston
Date: 6/03
Score: 94
Observations:
Some dishes and utensils were visibly dirty.
Steaks cooked to order. No consumer advisory posted or on menu.
Dishes stacked wet.
Gasket around walk-in door and automatic closer missing/in disrepair.
Walk in floor in disrepair.
Floors, walls, and ceilings need additional cleaning.
Creekside Cafe
2359 Falling Creek Road, Kinston
Date: 6/04
Score: 98
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Gallon of milk opened Tuesday was not date marked.
Lenoir County Shrine Club
1558 Hwy 70 E, Kinston
Date: 6/04
Score: 100
Observations:
Bottles of hand sanitizer stored above bags of buns on shelving.
New Main Moon
909-E W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 6/07
Score: 95.5
Observations:
Many flies in kitchen.
Employees prepping food without hat or hair net.
Knife stored between prep table and prep unit.
Shelving, wok area, inside of reaching freezer and cooler, mixer, and dry food bins need additional cleaning.
Floors and walls need additional cleaning.
Bojangles
7858 Hwy 70 W, La Grange
Date: 6/07
Score: 96.5
Observations:
Eggs on cook line temped about 54F.
Degreaser spray bottle stored on ledge of drainboard on 3-comp sink.
Reach in freezer in cook area handles of equipment, and area near tea urns/drink dispenser needs additional cleaning.
One stall in women's restroom was out of toilet paper.
