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

El Mexicano

5071 Potters Hill Road, Pink Hill

Date: 03/26

Score: 92.5

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present.

Carnitas in refrigerator is 50-51F. Chorizo in prep fridge is 50F.

Cooked chicken and cooked carnitas are not date marked.

A splashguard is needed between handwashing sink and burners.

Water ran out during inspection.

The Mad Hatter

212 North Street, Kinston

Date: 03/30

Score: 95

Observations:

Food temps in all refrigerators are hovering between 41 and 46F.

Two spray bottles of chemicals are not labeled.

Dry cloths on the floor.

Water standing in bottom of refrigerator with cloth to help soak up water.

Lids of containers of dry ingredients are soiled.

Top of freezer in storage room is soiled.

Bag of garbage on ground beside dumpster.

Floor in storage room is soiled with dirt and leaves.

Ziggy Dogs

401 S Queen Street, Kinston

Date: 04/7

Score: 98

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present.

Pepperoni not date marked.

Some drinks stored in the floor.

Food Lion

301 E Washington Street, La Grange

Date: 04/8

Score: 100

Herritage Elite

910 N Herritage Street, Kinston

Date: 04/12

Score: 99

Observations:

Aspirin stored above food prep surface on island.

Cleaner stored above clean cups over dish machine.

Employee not wearing hair restraint while handling food.

Air vents in ceiling are dusty and need additional cleaning.

Subway

2405 I N Herritage Street, Kinston

Date: 04/19

Score: 93

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present.

Employees consistently turn faucet off with bare hands during hand washing.

Top of microwave has food splatter and needs additional cleaning.

Ice dispenser has visible microbial growth.

Meat balls temped 109-135F.

Several foods on serving line temped above 41F.

Wall above prep table needs additional cleaning.

Employee water bottle stored on prep table. Employee jacket stored on shelf with boxes of chips.

Taco Bell

700 E New Bern Road, Kinston

Date: 04/21

Score: 94.5

Observations:

No hand soap available at either hand sink in the kitchen.

Sanitizer dispenser was out empty.

Some dishes were visibly dirty.

Wet wiping cloths laying in sink and on counter. Sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket was not strong enough.

Dishes were stacked wet.

Cart, shelving, dry food bins, inside and outside of equipment need additional cleaning.

Speedway

101 W Washington Street, La Grange

Date: 04/22

Score: 96.5

Observations: Employees and manager not able to adequately describe employee health policy.

Handwashing sink in back room is blocked with metal shelving/metal baskets and is inaccessible.

Egg roll and tomatoes on rollers temped below 135F.

Foods in reach in refrigerator temped above 41F.

Reach in refrigerator is not holding foods at 41F or below.

Dumpster door open.

Kinston High School Cafe

2601 N Queen Street, Kinston

Date: 04/22

Score: 100

Observations: BBQ in hot holding cabinet temped below 135F.

Shredded cheese in walk-in temped 53F.

Dumpster door left open.

Mops stored with the mop head facing up and handle facing down.

Galaxy Bar & Restaurant

4010 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston

Date: 4/23

Score: 99.5

Observations:

Toaster has food buildup and needs additional cleaning.

Turkey was not date marked.

Test strips not available.

Falling Creek Service Center

5244 Hwy 70 W, La Grange

Date: 4/23

Score: 93.5

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present.

Several foods in hot holding temped below 135F.

Eggs left out at room temperature and were 74F.

Coleslaw not date marked but was opened 2 days ago.

Wet wiping cloth left out in kitchen.

Frink Middle School Cafe

102 Martin Luther King Drive, La Grange

Date: 04/26

Score: 99

Observations:

Ceiling of microwave needs additional cleaning.

FRP is coming off back wall underneath both air conditioners. Wood underneath FRP in buckling. Peeling paint present in dish room ceiling and in laundry area ceiling.

La Grange Elementary Cafeteria

402 Railroad Street, La Grange

Date: 04/29

Score: 100

Observations:

Disinfecting wipes stored on food prep surface.

Ice scoop is cracked down the middle.

Jessie Bell's

106 E Vernon Avenue, Kinston

Date: 05/4

Score: 97.5

Observations:

No hand towels available at hand sink beside prep sink.

Spagehtti sauce in reach-in was cooked on 4/24/21.

Hand sink beside prep sink does not drain properly.

No toilet paper available in women's room.

East Coast Wings and Grill

3021 N Herritage Elite, Kinston

Date: 05/5

Score: 90

Observations:

Soapy water bucket in hand sink.

Sanitizer in dish machine not strong enough.

Popper dip in reach-in was not date marked.

Burgers cooked to order. No consumer advisory on menu or post elsewhere.

Flies and roach in kitchen.

Wet wiping cloths laying on tables.

Walk-in freezer door gasket in disrepair and does not close properly.

Shelving, inside and outside of equipment, top of dish machine, floors, walls, ceilings, hood vents, and grill area needs additional cleaning.

Dumpster door left open.