Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Falling Creek Service Center
5244 Hwy 70 W, La Grange
Date: 01/15
Score: 96.5
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Ground sausage stored above raw eggs.
Hot dogs and hamburgers were held below 135F.
Coleslaw in prep unit not date marked.
A few gaskets beginning to show signs of wear and tear.
Los Amigos Taqueria
4619 Chapman Drive, Grifton
Date: 1/26
Score: 93.5
Observations:
Employee took order and began to prep food without washing hands.
Utensil left in hand sink.
No hand towels provided at hand sink.
BBQ was 51F-53F.
Foods not cooled properly.
East Coast Wings and Grill
3021 N Herritage Street, Kinston
Date: 01/28
Score: 94
Observations:
Popper dip in reach-in was made on 1/16/21.
Sanitizer on cook line was too strong.
Employee prepped food without hat or hairnet.
Walk-in freezer door gasket in disrepair and door does not close properly.
Walk-in cooler door does not close properly.
Dish machine, inside and outside of refrigeration, cook area, floors, walls, ceiling, and shelving need additional cleaning.
Mop water poured on the ground.
Dos Marias Mexican Restaurant
131 S Caswell Street, La Grange
Date: 2/02
Score: 94
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Children in kitchen.
Some plates and ladle were visibly dirty.
Wet wiping cloths left lying on tables.
Bottom of reach-in freezer, top of dish machine, shelving, and vent above prep unit need additional cleaning.
Dumpster lids left open.
Food Lion Deli
301 Washington Street, La Grange
Date: 2/05
Score: 100
Observations:
Shredded cheese sitting out on counter.
Bojangles
7858 Hwy 70 W, La Grange
Date: 2/10
Score: 98.5
Observations:
Several temperatures on cook line were not 41F or below.
Ice scoop holder on ice machine is showing signs of microbial growth on the inside.
Chef & The Farmer
120 W Gordon Street, Kinston
Date: 2/10
Score: 98.5
Observations:
Employee could not adequately describe employee health policy.
Lima beans that had been soaked left out at room temperature and temped 67F.
Consumer advisory is present on menu but was not complete.
Shrimp and packaged meats thawing at room temperature.
Several wet wiping cloths left lying around kitchen.
Bottom of reach-in and floor of walk-in need additional cleaning.
The Peach House
412 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston
Date: 2/11
Score: 100
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
4483 US Hwy 70 W, Kinston
Date: 2/16
Score: 93
Observations:
Employee washed hands in prep sink without the use of soap.
Some dishes were visibly dirty.
Wet wiping cloths laying on counters, drainboards, etc.
Sanitizer in bucket was not strong enough.
Dishes were stacked wet.
Gasket on steamer on bottom shelf in disrepair causing water to leak on floor.
Vents above 3-comp sink, tea making area, shelving carts, floors, and outside of stew pot need additional cleaning.
