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NameSAN JUAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address2423 N HERRITAGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
KINSTON NC 28501
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyLenoir
Inspection Date 9/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Pans of cooked queso dip cooling in larger pans, surrounded by ice with lids on top of the queso dip. All foods that need to be cooled shall be done by a means that will reach time/temperature cooling parameters. Placing lids on top of foods during the cooling process does not allow heat to be released from food to reach time/temperature cooling parameters. Lids were removed from cheese dip and pans were placed in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Several soda coolers being used to store TCS foods. Data plates on soda coolers indicate they are to be used for packaged products only. Raw seafood, queso cheese dips, and other TCS foods being stored in soda coolers in facility. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Remove tape from oven handle. Repair handle if needed. Repair or replace coolers under grill that are not in use.
51 2 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repair leak at handwashing sink in front wait staff area. Small leak in plumbing. Repair urinal in employee restroom that is stopped up and not working. Owner stated a plumber has been contacted.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. No covered trash cans available in ladies' restroom. Must have covered trash bins in individual stalls or a covered trash can in the main restroom area.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean walls behind dishmachine and 3 compartment sink. Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept clean. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Wall is peeling behind 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink in back kitchen area. Floor in walk in cooler is dented. Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be in good repair.