Lenoir County restaurant inspections for Dec. 4 through Dec. 5
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Golden Corral
4468 U.S. 70 West, Kinston
Score: 92
Inspection date: 12/4
Observations:
Employee operating dish machine is using dip station to dip hands between touching soiled utensils and clean utensils
Several plates, food pans, meat slicer and utensils were visibly dirty - repeat violation
Pico, shredded cheese and sour cream on buffet were 48-49F
Ceiling above prep sink is leaking (dripping into sink)
Dishes were stacked wet
Walk-in doors in disrepair
Drainboards in disrepair
Many areas need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Baseboards, cracked floor tiles and holes in wall need to be repaired
Olympian
601 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 96.5
Inspection date: 12/4
Observations:
Knives, peeler and can opener need additional cleaning
Employee was cutting vegetables without wearing hat or hairnet
Take-out trays were stored exposed
Gasket on small reach-in cooler is tearing
Vents above three-compartment sink need additional cleaning
Baseboard beside three-compartment sink and some ceiling tiles are in disrepair
Smith's Cafe
2424 U.S. 258 North, Kinston
Score: 96
Inspection date: 12/5
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present - repeat violation
Dishes being washed in sink beside oven were not being sanitized
Flies in kitchen - need better pest control
Wet wiping cloths laying on drain boards, tables and in wash basin - shall be held in sanitizer
The Boiler Room
108-B North Street, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: 12/5
Observations:
Raw chicken and catfish in first prep unit was 53F; oysters and shrimp in same unit were 46-48F; all potentially hazardous food shall be at or below 45F; internal temperature of unit at beginning of inspection was 48F and down to 43 at end of inspection; temp may have been out due to lunch rush - corrected during inspection/repeat violation
Employees prepping food without beard guards - repeat violation
Lower hinge on first prep unit is loose;
Grease trap lid is open
Trash on ground around dumpster
