Lenoir County restaurant inspections for April 15-May 2
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Bojangle's
1028 New Bern Highway, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: April 15
Observations:
Hand-wash sink was inaccessible due to a pan and scoop being stacked on the sink
Dishes located in clean dish area beside sink and on shelf beside second drive-thru require additional cleaning
Steak for biscuits on prep line was tempted at 103-171 degrees F, potentially hazardous foods shall be hot held at 135 degrees F or above
Tomatoes in prep unit were reading 41-45 degrees F and salads in prep fridge were reading 45-50 degrees F — shall be 41 degrees F or below
Scoops (flour container, ice machine, chicken breading area) improperly stored
Inside of refrigeration units, shelving and in cabinets underneath counters need additional cleaning
Mop bucket outside in dumpster area has an accumulation of water that has turned green
Dumpster area shall be free of unnecessary items
Jessie Bell's
106 East Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 95.5
Inspection date: April 15
Observations:
Beef tips, ribs and gravy, and rice on line were less than 135 degrees F — shall be at or above 135 degrees F
Raw pork chops and raw chicken in prep unit were above 45 degrees F — should be 41 degrees F or less
Mac and cheese in reach-in was 83 degrees F
Wet wiping cloth stored in soapy water — shall be stored in sanitizer
Hardee's
1344 U.S. 258 South, Kinston
Score: 95
Inspection date: April 22
Observations:
Employee did not wash hands after returning from dumpster area
Dishes in clean storage area were visibly soiled
Some single-use items in food prep area were stored in the way of possible contamination
Gasket on freezer beside cooking area is in disrepair
Inside of freezers/refrigerators, shelving, prep area require additional cleaning
Floors, walls and ceilings in kitchen and walk-ins need additional cleaning
Herritage Elite
910 North Herritage Street, Kinston
Score: 97
Inspection date: April 29
Observations:
Pot lids, bowls, measuring, spoons and plates were visibly dirty
Cut tomato and pimiento cheese were 45 degrees F and 43 degrees F — shall be 41 degrees F or below
Wash water was 100 degrees F while dishes were being washed — water shall be 110 degrees F
Shelving inside of refrigerator, inside of drawers, vents need additional cleaning
Toilet rim needs additional cleaning
Walls and ceilings dusty
Cook Out
4054 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 90.5
Inspection date: April 29
Observations:
Some dishes were visibly dirty
Raw bacon, blanched bacon, cheese and chili meat were above 41 degrees F
Chili meat cooling in prep unit was 90-111 degrees F
Many flies in kitchen
Sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket was soiled
Dishes were stacked wet
Small prep unit lids were in disrepair
Several areas need additional cleaning
Public hand sinks need additional cleaning
Dumpster doors were open
Ken's Grill
7645 U.S. 70 West, La Grange
Score: 94.5
Inspection date: April 30
Observations:
Couple of dishes had food residue on them
Lettuce, cheese, tomato and cabbage were 42-48 degrees F, shall be 41 degrees F
Chili from Saturday and chopped cabbage from Friday were not date marked
Flies in kitchen and pit room
Walk-in cooler and freezer latches in disrepair
Refrigeration units need additional cleaning
Floor tiles were cracked
Chicken Shack
602 North McLewean Street, Kinston
Score: 92.5
Inspection date: April 30
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present
Hand sinks did not have hand towels available
Chicken livers and gizzards stored above cheese and hot dogs
Prep unit holding at 52 degrees F — shall be 41 degrees F
Chemical spray bottles were not labeled
No sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket
Stickers on outside of plastic containers need to be removed to keep surfaces smooth and easily cleanable
No toilet paper provided in restroom
Grease trap lid was left open
The Peach House
412 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Score: 97
Inspection date: May 2
Observations:
Some foods in cold holding were 42-53 degrees F — shall be at or below 41 degrees F
Employees were wearing Apple watches while preparing/handling food
Shelving and light fixtures need additional cleaning
Ceilings and floors under equipment need additional cleaning
