The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Hardee's
200 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston
Inspection date: 93
Score: 93
Observations:
Several pans, utensils and ice machine baffle have not been cleaned thoroughly
Large pieces of fried chicken are not cooked to 165F throughout
Weiners in steam table range from 122-149F - reheated, but some did not make it to 165F; chicken tenders in hot hold are 128F - discarded
Food employees wear rings and watches that are not approved
Clean as needed
Dumpster door is open
No drain plug provided for dumpster
Floors are very greasy
Murray's BBQ and Seafood
123 E. Washington St., La Grange
Inspection date: Sept. 19
Score: 99
Observations:
Buckets of sanitzier need to be labelled
Walk-in cooler doesn't seem to be able to reach below 41F; barely holding 45-46F
Dumpster is not sitting on concrete or asphalt pad
Some floor, wall and ceiling cleaning needed
Hwy 55
304-C Washington St., La Grange
Inspection date: Sept. 19
Score: 96
Observations:
Stem thermometer is not accurate
Several flies present
Effective hair restraints required
Need to clean: Edges of refrigerator doors, shelves, ice machine baffle, plastic containers/drawers
Floors, walls need some cleaning/maintenance
Louise's Diner
605 N. McLewean St., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 20
Score: 94
Observations:
Hand-sink up front has very little soap in bottle
Discussed date marking
Make sure all chemicals are labelled
Several chemicals mingled with food in storage
Label buckets holding sugar or other items not easily recognized
Wiping cloths cannot be left on any surface while they are dampened
Cannot re-use single use containers
All equipment/surfaces need better cleaning
Toilets, hand-wash sinks need better cleaning
Lots of repair issues
Lots of cleaning needed here...floors, walls, ceilings, mop water dump area, mops/buckets
Several lights not working above prep areas; need to repair
King's
405 E. New Bern Road, Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 23
Score: 91.5
Observations:
Had to remind staff (member) that he needs to wash his hands between handling dirty and clean utensils
Water was turned off to hand-sink in BBQ room
Paper towels not available at hand-sink in main kitchen or in dish machine room
Hand-washing sink in salad room is being blocked by box of collards
Make sure sanitizer is properly labelled
You will need to submit HACCP plan for vacuum packaging
Significant amount of splattered condensation from fan
Do not use garbage can liners for food storage
Collard prep staff - remind to take off jewelry unless it is a plain band
Need to air-dry all pans before stacking
Many items with rust, duct tape and signs of disrepair
Everything needs a good thorough cleaning; lots of grease build-up on large pieces of equipment, handles of large food cans, sinks, refrigerators, etc.
Need covered trash can in ladies room
Toilets, sinks in employee bathrooms need better cleaning
Need trash cans at all hand-washing sinks where paper towels are used
Floor, wall and ceiling cleaning needed throughout facility
Peach House
412 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 24
Score: 99
Observations:
Dish water was only 98F; must be 110F
Need to clean ice machine and air vent openings in top of prep coolers; quite a bit of buildup on those openings where cold air blows out across food product. Also need to clean fan sitting on top of equipment near hood
Smith's Cafe
2424 U.S. 258 N., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 24
Score: 97.5
Observations:
A few shell eggs stored above chicken salad
A few hamburger steaks were holding on top of grill until they need to be placed in gravy; temp had dropped to 106F - need to keep above 135F
Salads on ice - one had boiled egg on it that had risen to 50F; more ice was placed to cool it
Few items need to be date marked
Several containers of dry goods have faded labels
Cloths must be stored in bucket of sanitizer
Need trash can at every hand sink
Some wear and tear issues - floors, walls and ceilings
In flour container - need scoop with handle, not just a bowl
Boiler Room
108-B North St., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 25
Score: 98.5
Observations:
Pimiento cheese - small amount will be held off temperature for use on burgers. You must mark the pan with the time that is four hours past the time you remove it from the refrigerator. From now on, we will consider pimiento cheese to be held using time instead of temperature
Several pans holding dry goods need to be labeled/re-labeled
Effective hair restraint required for food employees
Need to keep "clean" drain board on dish machine actually clean
Hardee's
4171 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 26
Score: 98
Observations:
Effective hair restraint required
Wiping cloths are stored in weak sanitizer
Sanitizer containers shall not be stored on the floor
Temperature for wash solution is 92F; sink emptied and re-run with water above 110F
Can wash needs grout and has damaged tile
King's
910 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 26
Score: 97
Observations:
Proper cooling methods not used
Unapproved equipment and/or not easily cleanable
Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning
El Azteca
2928-A W. Vernon Ave., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 26
Score: 98
Observations:
Beans on hot line are over 135F on edges but 117F in center
Label sugar container
Cutting board on prep cooler needs to be resurfaced or replaced
Dish machine has been worked on today; sanitizer bucket needs to be replaced
Keep a trash can at all sinks
Some floor, wall, ceiling wear and tear....no longer easily cleanable
Items in top of prep cooler were slightly above 45F; couple of items were cooling but seems to be heating up from grill and top staying open; will check back in the morning to make sure top of cooler is recovering
Chen's Chinese
211 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston
Inspection date: Sept. 26
Score: 87.5
Observations:
Employee drinks beverage from cup requiring removal of lid prior to drinking
Water at hand-wash sink is 82F at beginning of inspection
Few foods are not covered
Two pans have not been cleaned thoroughly
Fried rice is only reheated to 138F; needs to be 165F
Few containers of chemicals are not labeled
Several foods such as flour and sugar are not labelled
Garlic stored on empty egg crates; empty colanders stored on empty egg crates (these were obviously used to drain meat); flay swatter hanging on wall near prep sink
Food employees shall wear no jewelry other than smooth ring
Food employees are not wearing hair restraints
Few wet wiping cloths not kept in sanitizer
Store new utensils in clean location
Pepsi refrigerators no approved; contains uncovered/potentially hazardous food
Cover for trash can in ladies restroom is on the floor
Dumpster is open
No trash can for hand-wash sink in kitchen
Repair floors, walls and ceilings as needed; repeat