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

Joe Jones Superette & Tire Service

1617 N.C. 11/55, Kinston

Score: 95

Inspection date: 6/7

Observations:

No certified food protection manager - shall be present during all hours of operation

Excessive flies present

Domestic refrigerators and freezer used - must be commercial

Spray hose in three-compartment sink hangs below flood rim

McDonald's

110 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston

Score: 91

Inspection date: 6/10

Observations:

Dishes still had grease accumulation/food debris;

Eggs, bacon and pasteurized eggs read 45F-50F - should read 41F

Excessive flies in kitchen

Make sure employees wear effective hair restraints

Wet wiping-cloth left out at drive-thru window - shall be stored in proper strength sanitizer

Some dishes were stacked wet

Cups in dispenser at drive-thru window are exposed to contamination - should be covered or inverted

Ice machine, tops/sides of equipment, inside reach-ins, and hot holding/prep area need additional cleaning

Dumpster door open

Floors need additional cleaning

Rightway

3001 North Herritage Street, Kinston

Score: 87.5

Inspection date: 6/11

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present

Employee drink stored above food prep area

Food in refrigerator not separated according to final cook temperature

Cutting board in prep area and knives need additional cleaning

Hamburger press needs additional cleaning

Eggs kept beside stove read 77F - raw shell eggs shall be stored at 45F or below

Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods not date marked;

Sanitizer in spray bottles not proper strength

Thermometer did not work

Food canisters are not labeled

Wet wiping cloth left out - shall be kept in proper strength sanitizer

Knives stored between prep table and prep unit - shall be stored in clean, dry location when not in use

Sides of equipment, bottom of reach-ins and shelving needs additional cleaning

Ice machine and paper towel dispensers at hand-sinks need additional cleaning

Base of toilets n bathrooms and hand-sinks in kitchen needs additional cleaning

Walls (especially around equipment) need additional cleaning

Remove unnecessary equipment/food supplies

Golden China Buffet

4147 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston

Score: 93

Inspection date: 6/11

Observations:

Employee drink without lid stored over prep area

Noodles and fish were stored uncovered in wallk-in (refrigerator)

Flies present in kitchen

Wet and dirty wiping cloths left out when not in use

Dishes stacked wet

Shelving is rusty - need to be resurfaced and painted

Rear walk-in freezer door in disrepair and rusty

Can opener needs additional cleaning

Some floor tiles missing