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

Taco Bell

1806 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston

Score: 94

2 Pt. Credit: No

Inspection date: 11/12

Points deducted:1.5

Thermometer probe is very dirty (dried/caked on food) - some long pans have dried grease and residue.

Points deducted: 2

Small prep refrigerator no longer holding items below 45F.

Points deducted: 1

Some equipment repair needed - small prep cooler/gaskets/doors.

Points deducted: .5

Cleaning needed - unused prep line; plastic trays.

Points deducted: 1

Floors/walls/ceilings - maintenance needed (regrouting, etc.)

Northeast Elementary

1002 E. Highland Ave., Kinston

Score: 101.5

2 Pt. Credit: Yes

Inspecton date: 11/13

Points deducted: .5

Walk-in freezer - many boxes on floor - need enough shelving or rolling dollies/carts to keep boxes above floor.

Andy's

304C Washington St., La Grange

Score: 97

2 Pt. Credit: No

Inspection date: 11/12

Points deducted: 1

Cleaning needed - refrig doors, gaskets, outer surfaces of sugar water bucket and drawers holding lemonade prep items.

Points deducted: 1

Toilets need better cleaning - paper towels were needed at hand sink.

Points deducted: 1

Floors/drains/walls - cleaning needed.