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

Highway 55

6018 N.C. 11 South, Pink Hill

Score: 97.5

Inspection date: 5/28

Observations:

Excessive flies present in kitchen

Handles of scoops in ice, sugar and seafood breader stored in contact with food

Cups in dispenser stored exposed

Hood needs additional cleaning

Food Lion Deli

3969 N.C. 11 South, Pink Hill

Score: 99.5

Inspection date: 5/28

Observations:

Salads in kiosk were 43-44F, shall be 41F or lower

Floors and walls in bathrooms need additional cleaning

Food Lion Deli

301 Washington Street, La Grange

Score: 96

Inspection date: 6/3

Observations:

BBQ chicken wings in walk-in read 44F, shall read 41F

Some foods in hot-hold display were below 135F

Ice machine and drain had microbial growth

Tops of ice machine, tea dispenser and drink machine were dusty

Floors and walls need additional cleaning

Barney's Pizzeria and Grill

3647 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston

Score: 86.5

Inspection date: 6/3

Observations:

Manager did not wash hands after coming into kitchen from outside

Pizza pans, plates, blue food containers and cutting board on prep unit need additional cleaning

Two slices of pizza in oven were 107F - shall be 135F or above

Lettuce, tomato and cheese in prep unit, raw chicken in prep unit and turkey in walk-in were 43-57F, shall be 41F or lower

Meat for subs, lasagna and other ready to eat foods in walk-in are not date marked

Steak for subs in prep unit was 90F

Blue storage containers in back storage room not labeled

Sticky fly traps hanging from ceiling are over food prep area

Boxes of french fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer - shall be stored at least six inches above the floor

Employee tossing pizzas was not wearing a hair restraint

Wiping cloths were left out on counter - shall be stored in proper strength sanitizer

Scoops in blue storage bins are stored with the handle in food

Some metal pans put away wet

Drinking glasses stored on dirty trays

Prep unit, white refrigerator inside both walk-ins, shelving and body of deli slicer need additional cleaning

Gaskets on walk-ins, walk-in doors, white refrigerator in disrepair

Prep unit still has protective coating which is peeling

Can wash has broken hot water hose and is clogged

Dumpster lid was open

Floors, walls and ceilings need additional cleaning

Pain peeling on ceiling in walk-in

Some floor tiles in disrepair

Walk-in freezer has 2 foot-candles of light - shall be 10 foot-candles

Hoods are missing filters

Lily's Pizza and Subs

2422 North Herritage Street, Kinston

Score: 95

Inspection date: 6/4

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present

Employee's drink was on prep table during food prep

Scoops in flour, sugar canisters need additional cleaning

Microwave needs additional cleaning

Storage bin underneath pizza prep area has no label

Wet wiping cloths left out on counter - shall be stored in sanitizer

Shelving needs additional cleaning

Some floor tiles are in disrepair

Handles in dry ingredients touching food

Vents on ice machine and grates on floor fans are dusty

Smith's Cafe

2424 U.S. 258 North, Kinston

Score: 98.5

Inspection date: 6/4

Observations:

Ensure dishes that are washed in large two-compartment sink are sanitized after cleaning and rinsing

Wet wiping cloths were laying on drain boards, tables and left in wash water - shall be stored in sanitizer

Bottom of reach-in refrigerator in back is beginning to rust

Wash solution in for pot washing was soiled

Sugar bin and bottom of reach-in freezer needs additional cleaning

The Mad Hatter

212 North Street, Kinston

Score: 93.5

Inspection date: 6/5

Observations:

Some dishes were visibly soiled or had food debris

Chili and gravy in reach-in were past the seven-day storage limit - both thrown away

A few wet wiping cloths were left on counter - shall be stored in sanitizer

Some dishes put away wet

Filter vents on ice maker are dusty

Lids of storage containers and shelving need additional cleaning

Receptacle in women's restroom needs a lid

Dumpster door was open

Ceiling vents for air conditioning need additional cleaning

Two employees holding food were wearing watches

No certified food protection manager present