Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant ratings were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Jo's Cafe
709 Kinston Boulevard, Pink Hill
Date: 7/14
Score: 98
Observations:
Consumer advisory lacking disclosure.
Towels are under eggs to catch pooling water.
Digital watches and ineffective hair/beard restraints observed.
Caulk behind hand washing sink next to prep sinks, behind prep sink and 3 comp sink still deteriorating or missing.
Observed grease buildup on outside of fryers.
Pipes under 1st basin to the left held by bricks underneath.
Floor tiles in poor repair.
Hwy 55
6018 Hwy 11 S, Pink Hill
Date: 7/14
Score: 96.5
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Some food lacking date mark.
Flour for chicken lacking label.
Establishment has presence of several flies.
Wet wiping cloth on drive-thru prep table.
Disposable cups observed in ice cream toppings.
Ice cream freezer has tape where seal used to be and saran wrap around back flip top as well as ice buildup within.
Silver king toppings cooler has pooling water in the base.
Light fixtures under the hood have leak pouring into the bulbs.
Flip top of right True 1 door fridge is off the hinges.
Shelving within refrigeration soiled and some have signs of rust.
The drain under the hand washing sink across from the drive-thru window is still leaking onto the floor.
The wash basin pipes underneath have a leak at the joint.
Continued dust/grease buildup observed on walls behind equipment throughout prep and storage area, and within men's bathroom, light shields, vents and tiles.
Mas Hot Dog House & Grill
2515 Hwy 258 S, Kinston
Date: 7/18
Score: 95.5
Observations:
Hand washing sink in prep area lacking knob on cold water side.
Sugar under tea countertop and flour by exxon diesel sign lacking label.
Pests observed at gasket of Fridgidaire, also observed grasshoppers.
Fan over rice steamer visibly soiled and dust is wavering in the wind.
Wiping cloths observed over food employees shoulders' visibly soiled.
Aroma rice steamer, stove and refrigeration is not approved for commercial use.
BOH refrigeration missing handle and door is rusty.
Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Lunch Box
522 Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard, Kinston
Date: 7/19
Score: 88
Observations:
No certified food protection manager present.
Employees observed utilizing single-use gloves for several tasks such as handling raw beef and then handling ready to eat foods.
Chlorine sanitizer is too strong.
Some hot foods temping below 135F.
Some foods lacking date mark.
Raw hamburger roll observed sitting out open on prep table.
Establishment has the presence of several flies and gnats in the bathroom.
Potatoes and onions stored in walk-in on the ground.
Ineffective beard restraints observed.
Wet wiping cloth stored on prep tables.
Clean linens stored in soiled storage area.
Interior and exterior of 3-door freezer, walls and floors behind and under equipment, doors and handles of refrigeration throughout, and exterior and interior of equipment with grease buildup like the breader station and the grill are visibly soiled.
Ceiling tiles throughout are heavily dusty.
Hugo Grocery and Grill
2951 Hugo Road, Grifton
Date: 7/27
Score: 98
Observations:
Person in charge has expired ServSafe certificate.
Flies present in food prep area.
Cardboard in base of fridge.
Observed food employees wearing jewelry and digital watch.
Can opener is not certified.
Hand sink has a leak.
Jay's 108
108 B North Street, Kinston
Date: 7/27
Score: 92
Observations:
Plates and bowls visibly dirty.
Food in walk-in holding at 50F.
Chicken was not date marked.
Stopper in sanitize compartment of 3-comp sink has a slow leak.
Some plates have chips in them.
Shelving and inside and outside of fridge units needs additional cleaning.
Dumpster door and grease bin lid left open.
Receptacle and concrete around dumpsters and grease bins are soiled.
TJM Catering
2719 Hwy 11/55 S, Kinston
Date: 7/13
Score: 99.5
Observations:
Ice cups over condenser which is the source of the drip line issue in the walk-in freezer.
Rice cooker is for household use only.
Placemats in prep area are sticky to the touch.
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