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NameJO'S CAFE
Address709 KINSTON BLVD
 
City/State/ZIP
PINK HILL NC 28572
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyLenoir
Inspection Date 4/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Containers and lids sticky to the touch in fridge and on clean rack. Some dishes have old stickers and residue remaining. Dishes need additional cleaning to remove all films and residues.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) Employee observed wearing jewelry. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Employee observed not wearing a hair restraint.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Single service containers being reused (ice cream containers and cool whip containers).
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Many surfaces observed to have buildup of grease. Shelving, legs of equipment, and handles of equipment need additional cleaning.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. There are a few broken tiles present in the back storage area and kitchen. A/C vent missing from back wall. Establishment shall repair/replace. 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Some unused/damaged items in kitchen. If unused, items shall be discarded or removed from premises. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Kitchen needs additional deep cleaning under all equipment.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Employee drinks stored around kitchen by food or by clean dishes.