Lenoir County restaurant inspections for Jan. 8 through Feb. 5
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Bojangle's
7858 U.S. 70 West, La Grange
Score: 94
Inspection date: 01/08
Observations:
Steak above steam table was 120-136F - shall be at or above 135F - repeat violation
Slaw in front display unit was 50F; unit was holding at 44; ensure food is 41F before moving to display unit
Wet wiping cloths laying on counters and sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket was weak - repeat violation
Wash water was soiled - change as often as necessary
Shelving above chicken breaking area an in chicken walk-in needed additional cleaning - repeat violation
Floor covering has worn away in a few areas in kitchen - repeat violation
Little J's Pizza
402 East Washington Street, La Grange
Score: 98
Inspection date: 01/08
Observations:
Spaghetti sauce in well was 49F in the middle; ensure that sauce is reheated to 165F within two hours prior to serving
Shredded cheese in prep unit and small reach-in was 47-60F and some foods were above 41F; as of January 1, 2019, all TCS food shall be at or below 41F;
Wet wiping cloths laying on counter - shall be in use, in sanitizer or in dirty laundry bin;
Herritage Elite
910 North Herritage Street, Kinston
Score: 97
Inspection date: 01/15
Observations:
Sanitizer coming out of dispenser was not strong enough and dish machine was not hot enough
Chicken in refrigerator that was cooked this morning was 75 - shall be cooled from 135-70F within two hours and from 70-41F within four hours
No process used to cool chicken and chicken pastry - use methods such as ice baths, freezer, shallow pans, and covering loosely to cool food rapidly
Shelf above oven stove and back splash guard behind stove needs additional cleaning
The Market
222 North Herritage Street, Kinston
Score: 97.5
Inspection date: 01/23
Observations:
Homemade ranch was made on 12/29 - discard or sell food within seven days
Employee prepping food without hat or hair net - repeat violation
Single-service trays stored exposed
Light close to first door missing light shield; both light bulbs in hood are out
Ken's Grill
7645 U.S. 70 West, La Grange
Score: 92
Inspection date: 01/24
Observations:
Lettuce and smoked sausage in prep unit were above 41F - shall be 41F or lower
Flies observed in kitchen and pit room
Wet wiping cloths laying on counters
Cabinets, shelving and drawer in disrepair - repeat violation
Inside of walk-in, refrigeration units and shelving needs additional cleaning - repeat violation
Walls and floor in kitchen and pit room need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Chick-Fil-A
4499 U.S. 70 West, Kinston
Score: 95
Inspection date: 01/25
Observations:
Dishes above bread table and beside filet station were visibly dirt
Some chicken, lettuce and cabbage were above 41F - shall be 41F or lower
Dishes were stacked wet
First gasket on bread table door is tearing
Dishes stored on the floor under three-compartment sink - shall be stored on the drain board or other shelving - repeat violation
Shelving, bread table, inside refrigeration units and soap dispensers need additional cleaning
Floor around fryers, floor in walk-in freezer and walls beside bread table need additional cleaning - repeat violation
Stacie's Grill
7823 U.S. 70, La Grange
Score: 98
Inspection date: 01/28
Observations:
Hand sink in BBQ pit was not turned on
Pepsi cooler in back was 44F - shall be 41F or lower
Wet wiping cloths laying on drain board and beside grill - repeat violation
Utensil bins need additional cleaning
Holes in walls need to be repaired
Pizza Plus
4149 N.C. 11 South, Deep Run
Score: 92
Inspection date: 02/05
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present
Several pans are tacky - shall be clean to sight and touch; inside of ice machine has crud - shall be clean to sight and touch
Raw chunk of hamburger and pattied burgers in two-door reach-in and prep refrigerator are 43-44F
Food employee dons gloves but does not wash hands prior to preparing food after touching table, telephone
Permittee explained TPHC procedures for holding french fries at room temperature after running through oven, but has no written procedures - shall be provided
Solution of sanitizer for wiping cloths is less than/equal to 50 ppm chlorine - shall be stored in a solution of approved sanitizer
Caulk has been added to ice bin rim and is now rough and hard to clean - shall be smooth and easily cleanable
Several areas are soiled - pipes, cabinet floors, shelving, etc.
Dumpster on ground - variance applied for.
Walls damaged - shall be in good repair
