Area restaurant ratings

The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department over the past week. The "2 PT Credit" is automatically added to an establishment's overall score if a manager or employee attends a food safety course approved by the Lenoir County Health Department:

Scores:

90+ A

80-89.5 B

70-79.5 C

70 and below shut down

CDI = corrected during inspection

Banks Elementary

2148 Falling Creek Road, Kinston

Score: 98.5

2 Pt. Credit: None.

Inspection date: 11/19

Points deducted: .5

Wall and ceiling maintenance needed.

Points deducted: 1

Storage - keep all items on approved shelves at least 12" above floor.

Byrd's Cafe

709 N. Kinston Blvd., Pink Hill

Score: 90

2 Pt. Credit: None

Inspection date: 11/9

Points deducted: 4

Hot chili tightly covered will not cool down to approved temps with time limit.

Points deducted: 2

Chili on flat top is not hot enough. Began reheat to 165F or more.

Points deducted: 2

Tightly covered food in layers more than two inches thick is not approved.

Points deducted: 1

Several fruit flys (gnats?) present.

Points deducted: Hair restraint violation.