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

Rainbow Pizza & Subs

2438 Hwy 11S, Kinston

Date: 9/09

Score: 91

Observations:

All staff shall wash hands immediately upon beginning work.

No paper towels were available at hand-wash lavatory.

Several pans and utensils had not been properly washed.

A pan of fried rice in the 2 door fridge was 43-46F.

Wings in sink 66F.

Nothing was date marked.

Several wet wiping cloths laying on work surfaces.

Clean filters in hood, sides of grill area equipment, lower shelving of work surfaces where spills have occured.

Contact dumpster company to arrange for more frequent removal.

The large air duct running along ceiling in front of sink is dripping in several places.

Golden China Buffet

4147 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston

Date: 9/19

Score: 90.5

Observations:

Some dishes and utensils were visibly dirty.

Ice machine bin needs additional cleaning.

No food in walk-in coolers were date marked.

Many flies in kitchen.

Food in walk-in coolers stored uncovered and on floor.

Dishes were stacked wet.

Dirty cardboard under walk-in shelves unapproved.

Shelving, wire racks, inside/outside of equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, dry food bins ceiling vents, and hood vents need additional cleaning.

Toilet on the right in women's room is cracked.

Additional lighting needed in walk-in coolers.

Midway Mart & Grill, LLC

8176 Hwy 258 S, Pink Hill

Date: 9/20

Score: 96

Observations:

No certified food protection manager present.

Raw chicken stored on top of raw fish and beef.

Hot dogs in steamer were less than 135F.

Some food in prep unit held more than 7 days.

Food, fountain drinks, boxes, and chemicals stored on the floor.

Some sun visors are not effective hair restraints.

Employees personal items stored throughout kitchen.

East Coast Wings and Grill

3021 N Herritage Street, Kinston

Date: 9/22

Score: 92.5

Observations:

Some food in prep unit and walk-in were above 41F.

Fly strip shall be used in areas away from food and food-contact surfaces.

Flies, gnats, and live and dead roaches in kitchen.

Walk-in cooler door does not close tightly.

Top of dish machine, gaskets, shelving, dry food bins, floors, walls, ceilings, fryer, inside and outside of equipment, and ceiling vents need additional cleaning.

Mop sink needs additional cleaning.

Dumpsters and dumpster area collecting grease.