The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:

Hibachi Express

2405-C North Herritage Street, Kinston

Score: 95.5

Inspection date: April 4

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present

Employee did not wash hands when entering kitchen

Oven cleaner spray bottles were not labeled

Employees cooking food without wearing hat or hair net

Farberware fryer may not be commercial certified (could not be proved)

Dumpster lids were open

Stacie's Grill

7823 U.S. 70, La Grange

Score: 99.5

Inspection date: April 5

Observations:

Patty sausage in prep top and reach-in at 42-45F, shall be held at 41F or less

Holes in walls in kitchen and pit room need to be filled, to be smooth and easily cleanable

Wendy's

4535 U.S. 70 W, Kinston

Score: 94

Inspection date: April 5

Observations:

Employee washed hands and turned off faucet with bare hand

Tomato, lettuce and avocado on drive-thru prep side were above 41 degrees F, shall be at or below 41 degrees F

Employee prepped food without wearing hat or hair net

Wet wiping cloth laying on drain board, shall be in sanitizer between uses

Top of ice machine, bottom of reach-in freezer need additional cleaning

Dumpster missing lid

Floor tiles cracked, broken or missing

Bojangles’

7858 U.S. 70 West, La Grange

Score: 95

Inspection date: April 8

Observations:

Hand sink beside three-compartment sink was blocked by carts

Some tomatoes ad lettuce in prep unit were 49-51 degrees F (shall be 41 degrees F or below) and were overstacked

Flies in kitchen

Inside of refrigeration units, shelving below biscuit making area, shelving above chicken bread area and area on ice machine where scoop is stored needs additional cleaning

Floor covering has worn away in a few areas in kitchen

The Country Store

1561 N.C. 58 South, Kinston

Score: 96

Inspection date: April 10

Observations:

Raw fresh sausage stored above ready-to-eat smoked sausage and buttermilk

Pizza in hot cabinet was 100F - shall be 135F or warmer

Hot smoked sausage was made on 3/28/19. Shall be sold or discarded within seven days

Water in dipper well was dirty

Chest freezer beside ice cream freezer is not commercial certified