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NameHARDEES - 2 1601
Address1344 HWY 258 S
 
City/State/ZIP
KINSTON NC 28501
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyLenoir
Inspection Date 9/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsContinual cold holding violations with front line cooler may result in risk control plan and/or permit actions such as a 30 day intent to suspend on future inspections/visits.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 Liquid eggs and shell eggs exceeded 41 degrees F today. See temperature chart. All cold holding TCS foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or below. Foods were discarded. Repeat violation.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Coolers under main prep line is 46-47 degrees F today. Inside of unit is frozen. Repair these coolers to ensure they are maintaining at temperatures 41 degrees F or below. Repair or remove equipment such as table fryer baskets are stored on. Areas in this location are in poor repair. Painting needed on upstairs shelving, especially in areas where bare wood is exposed. All equipment shall be in good repair.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Clean front table/area holding fry baskets. Clean inside of cooler on main prep line. Clean shelving where bags of chicken breader is stored. All nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Detail cleaning around fryers.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Clean men's and women's toilet in restrooms.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean floors under dry storage shelving where grease container is located. Detail floor cleaning needed under front counter area and under equipment on main prep line. Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept clean.