Lenoir County restaurant inspections Dec. 6 through Dec. 19
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Dept. from Dec. 6 through Dec. 19:
Taqueria El Merendero
708 S. Front St., Pink Hill
Score: 97.5
Inspection date: 12/6
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present
Hot dogs were open on 11/16/18 - potentially hazardous
Food in freezer stored in grocery bags - not approved for food storage
Vent in hallway, back of ice machine, shelving where single-service platters are stored need additional cleaning
Restroom door self-closures not working properly - need to be repaired/replaced
Wendy's
2409 N. Herritage St., Kinston
Score: 93
Inspection date: 12/10
Observations:
Employee went from sanitizing area and dishwashing to cooking burgers without washing hands
Sanitizer in three-compartment sink and in wiping cloth buckets was not strong enough
Wet wiping cloths laying on counters/tables - shall be stored in sanitizer between uses
Dishes stacked wet - let dishes air dry completely before stacking
Clean chili pans stored under chili warmers - potential for contamination
Bottom of reach-in, outside of equipment and vents above three-compartment need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Dumpster lid left open
Falling Creek Service Center
5744 U.S. 70 West, La Grange
Score: 92
Inspection date: 12/13
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present
Employee changed task from raw food to cooked food without washing hands
Pork shoulder stored in chicken bin (raw) - stock food according to final cook temperature in cold storage
Grits from day before were 56F - food shall be cooled down from 135F to 70F in two hours and 70F to 45F or less in four hours
Bottom of freezer needs additional cleaning
Dumpster lid is open
Baron and the Beef
1631 U.S. 70 East, Kinston
Score: 97
Inspection date: 12/13
Observations:
Rice, stuffed potato mix and pasta salad was not date marked
Employee was preparing food without hat or hairnet and beard guard
Gasket on glass door reach-in is tearing
Shelf above knives and front of flap in ice machine needs additional cleaning
UNC Lenoir Healthcare
100 Airport Road, Kinston
Score: 95
Inspection date: 12/19
Observations:
No soap available at hand sink beside large ice machine
Taco meat cooked day before was 47F - shall be cooled from 135F ro 70F in two hours and from 70F to 45F or less in four hours
Yogurt in air curtain and cheese on self-serve line were above 48F - should be 45F or less
Air curtain needs to be repaired
Dishes were stacked wet
Bottom of reach-ins, area under self-service line, carts and top of dish machine need additional cleaning - repeat violation
No covered trash can provided in women's restroom
Floors and walls need additional cleaning behind and under equipment
Joe Jones Superette and Tire Service
1617 N.C. 11/55, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: 12/19
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present
Chili at top of pot was 130F - ensure hot holding is at least 135F
Employee prepped food without hat or hairnet
Domestic refrigerator and freezers used - equipment must be commercial grade
Men's restroom does not have enough light - needs 20 footcandles of light
