Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for April 2, 2023

The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly report that appears Sundays. Information is taken from reports provided by the Environmental Health Department, and individual reports can be viewed at its website, http://amarillo.gov/departments/community-services/environmental-health/foodinspections. A numerical grading system is now being used, with a score of 100 points being equivalent to zero demerits.

• 100 points – No major violation at the time of inspection

• 85 points – Considered an average score

• 70 points or below – Requires re-inspection within 24 hours

• COS – Corrected on site during inspection

These points correspond to the following letter grades:

• A – 90 to 100

• B – 80 to 89

• C – 70 to 79

• F – 69 and below

The following establishments had a score of A/100 during a routine inspection:

Amarillo Civic Center Kitchen & Carts, 403 S. Buchanan St.

Butcher Man Beef Jerky LLC, 3318 S. Georgia St.

CISD-Culinary Arts, 1401 N. 23rd St., Canyon.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2414 S. Georgia St., Suite 200.

Eastridge Elementary, 1314 Evergreen St.

Heritage Hills Elementary School, 8200 Crestline Drive.

Los 2 Hermanos, 1205 S.E. 10th Ave.

Moe Dogs Grill, 3515 S.W. 6th Ave.

Park Hills Elementary, 119 N.E. 15th Ave.

Pinnacle Intermediate Canyon, 4545 Meadow Ridge Drive.

Roasters, 1218 S.W. 10th Ave.

Southlawn Elementary, 4719 Bowie St.

Subway #6176-208, 2004 S. Coulter St.

Sweet by Cara Linn, 7406 S.W. 34th Ave.

Tacos Kalifas (Mobile Unit), 1602 S. Grand St.

Texas Tea Leaf Mobile Food Truck, 4002 Business Park Drive.

The Cake Company, 1502 5th Ave., Canyon.

Trinity Lutheran Church School, 5005 W. I-40.

USM Amarillo Ice Distribution, 505 S.W. 47th Ave.

Will Rogers Elementary, 920 N. Mirror St.

Woodlands Elementary, 2501 N. Coulter St.

The following establishments had a score of A/100 during a follow-up inspection:

Brantley Shaved Ice at Coulter Gardens, 4200 S. Coulter St.

Club Rio, 714 N. Fillmore St.

Complete Body Nutrition, 5901 Bell St.

El Carbonero Restaurant, 1702 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Heights Discount & Café, 1621 N.W. 18th Ave.

Hero Nutrition, 1911 4th Ave., Canyon.

Home 2 Suites, 7775 E. I-40.

LandShark Pizza & Burgers, 1505 E. FM 1151.

Lin’s Grand Buffet, 8440 W. I-40.

Rebel Nutrition, 3703 Wolflin Ave.

Taqueria Los Altos de Jalisco, 1901 N. Grand St.

Twins Discount 2, 1312 N. Hughes St.

Wesley Community Day Care-South Campus, 4801 S. Austin St.

These establishments received the following scores for being out of compliance as stated:

(A/99) Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 403 S. Buchanan St. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/25.

(A/97) Amarillo Civic Center Concessions, 403 S. Buchanan St. Several hand sinks used for dumping or storage. COS. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/25.

(A/99) Amarillo College Café, 2201 S. Washington St. Cutting board deeply scored. Correct by 09/20.

(A/95) Avondale Elementary, 1500 S. Avondale St. Individual milks stacked too high in cold holding unit causing milk on top layer to be at improper temperature. COS. Tape around pipe in kitchen peeling; broken coving tiles and missing floor tiles in dry storage must be repaired; sign needed in employee restrooms instructing employees to wash hands before returning to work. Correct by 09/20.

(A/97) Blue Sky, 4201 W. I-40. Thick layer of ice build-up in ice cream freezer at serve station; several cutting boards deeply scored; dust on light rails, pest control equipment and vents on equipment; thick layer of debris on grease receptacle and brick next to it. Correct by 07/20.

(A/98) Bowie Middle School, 2901 Tee Anchor Blvd. Wet ladles hanging from rack above one food prep area; almost all vent hood filters dirty and need to be cleaned; mold build-up inside ice machine. Correct by 08/21.

(A/99) Bowie 6th Grade Campus, 2901 Tee Anchor Blvd. Dust build-up on fans in walk-in cooler. Correct by 08/21.

(A/99) Budnuts Mini Donuts, 909 S. Madison St. A few surfaces in need of cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 03/22.

(98) Buttons & Bows Preschool, 3815 S. Lipscomb St. Intake and exhaust air ducts must be cleaned and filters changed (repeat violation); heavy dust build-up on tops of cabinets; dust accumulating on ceilings; large hole in wall above mop sink needs repairing; ceiling above sinks coming lose. Correct by 06/25.

(A/99) Cactus Bar Inc., 4831 S. Western St. Ice scoop handle touching ice (repeat violation). Correct by 03/22.

(A/97) Canyon High School, 1701 23rd St., Canyon. Fans in walk-in cooler need cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 06/22. Lighting needs to be repaired in walk-in freezer; missing ceiling tiles in the back must be replaced; hole in wall needs repairing. Correct by 08/22.

(A/97) Canyon Intermediate School, 506 8th Ave., Canyon. Basket of milk on floor in walk-in cooler; cutting boards heavily scored and stained; hole in wall by toilet needs repairing. Correct by 08/22.

(A/95) Canyon Jr. High, 910 9th Ave., Canyon. Chlorine sanitizer in red buckets at improper concentration. COS. Rodent droppings under shelves in dry storage/break area (repeat violation); several cutting boards heavily scored and stained. Correct by 08/22.

(A/96) Chick Fil A, 7701 W. I-40. Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup at room temperature; bag of soda out of box and on floor. COS.

(A/92) Coffee and Sweets Co., 7701 W. I-40. No sanitizer prepared; no paper towels at hand sinks; hand sinks used for purposes other than hand washing (repeat violation); milk cartons on floor of walk-in cooler; two scoops with handles touching food; drain and other areas need cleaning more often (repeat violation). COS.

(A/98) Coffee Fixx, 3020 S.W. 6th Ave. Ice scoop stored in container with water pooling at bottom; raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat food in cooler; debris accumulating at bottom of cooler. COS.

(A/92) Comfort Inn & Suites, 2300 S. Soncy Road. Chlorine sanitizer too strong. COS. Food handler certification needed. Correct by 04/07. Soiled gravy ladle stored in bowl at room temperature on buffet line; dust/debris on fan in kitchen; household freezer storing TCS (temperature/time controlled for safety) foods must be replaced with commercial grade unit. Correct by 06/26.

(A/91) Country Inn & Suites, 2000 S. Soncy Road. Hard boiled eggs on melted ice in buffet at improper temperature; single-use knives stored upside down with blade facing upright. COS. Sign must be posted at buffet reminding guests to use a clean plate upon each return; food allergy notice must be posted in breakfast area; cereal removed from original boxes must be date marked (repeat violation). Correct by 04/07. Dust build-up on fan inside stand-up cooler. Correct by 06/26.

(A/96) Crestview Elementary, 80 Hunsley Road. Quaternary sanitizer in three-compartment sink too strong. COS. Mold inside ice machine guard. Correct by 08/23.

(A/95) Dollar General #4285, 3412 S. Georgia St. No soap at hand sink. COS. Thick layer of ice buildup in reach-in ice cream freezer; mold growing on back and ceiling of reach-in drink cooler; several missing tiles on floor in storage area. Correct by 03/27.

(A/93) Domino’s, 2015 S. Coulter St. No thermometers in reach-in coolers; mechanical ware washer and three compartment sink not dispensing sanitizer. COS. No Certified Food Manager on site. Correct by 04/07. Sign needed at hand sink stating for hand washing only. Correct by 06/26.

(A/94) El Tropico, 1105 S. Grand St. Cooler holding fruit at improper temperature. COS. Cooler holding at improper temperature must be serviced. Correct by 04/01. Ice cream scoops in stagnate water (repeat violation); ice scoops cracked and broken on ends (repeat violation); scoops in bulk bins without handles (repeat violation). Correct by 06/20.

(A/99) Fannin Middle School, 4627 S. Rusk St. Restroom door propped open. COS.

(A/99) Forest Hill Elementary, 3515 E. Amarillo Blvd. Chicken bites uncovered in reach-in cooler. COS.

(B/87) Hibachi Steak and Raman, 7701 W. I-40. Raw chicken sitting on top of ready-to-eat foods; employees not washing hands; no date marking on any meats or ready-to-eat foods; no soap or paper towels in bathroom; chemical bottles stored in hand sink in kitchen (repeat violation); wet cloths not stored properly (repeat violation); scoops for ready-to-eat food stored in room temperature water; many food contact areas need to be cleaned more often. COS.

(A/96) Hilton Garden Inn Amarillo, 9000 W. I-40. Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area; employee drinks must have a lid and straw. COS. Condenser in walk-in freezer dripping and forming ice on food below; excess dust/debris accumulating on fans in walk-in cooler; inside of ice machine dirty (repeat violation); debris accumulating on air vents on ceiling above food prep tables; absorbent ceiling tiles in employee restroom must be replaced. Correct by 06/21.

(A/99) Hoot’s Pub, 2426 Hobbs Drive. Front door open. Correct by 03/28.

(A/95) Hummers Sports Café, 2600 Paramount Blvd. Chemical spray and towel in hand sink behind bar (repeat violation). COS. Several cutting boards deeply scored (repeat violation); dust on top of reach-in cooler; cheese on floor of reach-in freezer; hole in wall next to ice machine; holes in concrete floor in storage room. Correct by 07/25.

(A/98) Humphreys Highland Elementary, 3901 S.E. 15th Ave. Refrigerator on west side of line not cooling properly. Correct by 04/07.

(A/94) Hyatt Place, 8985 W. Amarillo Blvd. Peeled eggs on buffet at improper temperature; sanitizer for three-compartment sink not dispensing; dust accumulating on ceiling above food prep. COS.

(A/98) KB Playhouse, 2121 E. I-40. Stir sticks must be individually wrapped or placed in a dispenser; mold growth on inside lip of ice maker. Correct by 06/21.

(A/92) Little Caesar’s Pizza, 3400 Bell St. Employee touched raw dough before washing hands; trash in front hand sink; employee drinks and food not labeled and not in designated area; two boxes of sauce on floor (repeat violation). COS. Manager advised of several areas that need cleaning more often (repeat violation). Correct by 09/20.

(A/92) Los Abuelitos De Veracruz, 1201 23rd St., Canyon. Employee switched from cleaning to cooking without washing hands; sanitizer in old butter container not labeled (repeat violation). COS. Tilapia fish thawing in reduced oxygen package; all food storage containers must have labels. Correct by 07/26.

(A/90) MJ’s Saloon, 3705 Olsen Blvd. Dead bug in walk-in beer cooler (repeat violation); several surfaces in kitchen have dust, food debris or standing water. Correct by 03/28. Multiple tubes running from equipment to buckets / pitchers must be run to nearest drain with an air gap in between (repeat violation). Correct by 04/03. Many items out of date; mop sink full of garbage and trash (repeat violation); broken gasket on walk-in freezer; drains in kitchen and near soda machines not draining properly (repeat violation); ceiling above bar area is open rafters and not up to code (repeat violation); several broken tiles in floor in keg room (repeat violation). Correct by 04/27. Ceiling tiles hanging off ceiling and some broken (repeat violation). Correct by 06/26.

(A/95) MacDaddy’s, 1221 S.W. 10th Ave. Food handler certification needed. COS. Gaps at back exit door must be sealed; restroom doors must be self-closing and tight fitting (repeat violation); refrigerators must be commercial grade or equivalent. Correct by 06/20.

(A/99) Mesa Verde Elementary, 4011 Beaver Drive. A cleaning schedule needs to be provided stating how the pipes are cleaned and how often (repeat violation); build-up of dust and debris along with chipped tiles on ceiling (repeat violation). Correct by 08/16.

(A/99) Mickey’s Place, 1512 5th Ave., Canyon. Cutting boards stained and heavily scored. Correct by 06/26.

(A/98) Midway Alternative High School, 1401 23rd St., Canyon. Ice dumped in hand sink. COS.

(A/99) Mimi’s Snack Bar, 3520 S.E. 27th Ave. Refrigeration, cooking and hot holding equipment in food establishment must be commercial grade units (repeat violation). Correct by 09/26.

(A/96) Old Santa Fe Lounge, 4901 S. Western St. Scrubbers and a strainer in hand sink at bar. COS. Reusable stir sticks and hand-held juicer stored in a tin with water in bottom; dirt/dust on ceiling in walk-in cooler, fans in walk-in cooler and in customer sitting areas (repeat violation). Correct by 03/23.

(B/89) Pacific Rim, 2061 Paramount Blvd. Mold growing on ice machine underneath storage area; chemicals stored above to-go containers. COS. Gap at back door must be sealed; large amount of dust on fan for employee use; large amounts of ice build-up on several standing and reach-in freezers (repeat violation); grease build-up on all floors; old food debris or dust on several shelves; old food debris on all doors to reach-in coolers and freezers; mold growing on bottom shelf of one reach-in cooler (repeat violation); floor tiles missing in a few areas; paint peeling on ceiling above storage area by back door (repeat violation); tools stored above sealed food items (repeat violation). Correct by 07/26.

(A/99) Pavillard Learning Center, 2404 S.W. 45th Ave. Holes in ceiling in dry storage area. Correct by 06/26.

(A/94) Pho 84, 5713 S.W. 34th Ave. Items in make tables and reach-in coolers without dates. COS. Gap at back door must be sealed (repeat violation); thick layer of ice build-up on sides of reach-in freezer with glass doors; scoop handle touching food item; debris in splash back area of soda machine; deep scoring on some cutting boards; to-go containers stored on floor; dust or food debris on several areas on walls, ceilings, floorboards and top of equipment (repeat violation); excessive trash around dumpster and grease trap (repeat violation). Correct by 07/25.

(A/91) Pilot Travel Center #723, 9601 E. I-40. Containers of pickles and banana peppers stored at room temperature; mold accumulating in soda machine nozzles (repeat violation); food debris and mold accumulating in cooler holding pizza in kitchen; food debris on seals of pizza make table cooler (repeat violation). COS. Pizza on display by register must be covered above heat lamps; ceiling tiles must be changed to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non absorbent; grease beginning to drip from fire suppression pipes; dust accumulating in exhaust ducts. Correct by 09/25.

(A/98) Pizzeria Nomad, 2648 S.W. 34th Ave. Thick layer of ice in walk-in freezer down all shelves and onto floor; cutting board at salad station deeply scored; food storage container used as scoop; soda machine leaking down front and into draining area. Correct by 09/26.

(A/95) Savor, 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600. Food held past use by date. COS. Wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; bin of raw chicken on floor; cut pear sitting directly on rack on make table; fish thawing improperly in vacuum package (repeat violation). Correct by 07/20.

(A/98) Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon, 1612 Ross St. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. COS. Containers stacked wet. Correct by 09/21.

(B/80) Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Broken raw shelled eggs stored in walk-in cooler; dirty grill utensils stored overnight (repeat violation); non-USDA eggs in walk-in cooler; jar stored in hand sink. COS. Several food items repackaged and stored in freezer in plastic bags without labels. Correct by 04/07. Gap between wall and floor of mop sink must be sealed; food stored in walk in cooler without lids on containers; ladle submerged in TCS food stored in walk-in cooler; spoon handle touching sugar in bulk food container; microwave dirty inside; outside of ice machine needs cleaning; excess ice buildup in reach-in freezers (repeat violation); cardboard hanging from air vent above food prep table; grease build-up/drip from vent hood; covered trash receptacle needed for women’s restroom; food stored in household Crockpot in walk-in cooler. Correct by 06/26.

(A/99) Shelby’s Diner, 4105 Tradewind St. Employee drink on prep table and in cooler next to ready-toeat food. COS.

(A/97) Spring Canyon Elementary School, 20 Buckston Drive. Quaternary sanitizer in threecompartment sink too strong. COS.

(A/99) Subway, 1915 S. Washington St., Suite 500. Cutting boards on make tables deeply scored. Correct by 09/20.

(A/96) Sundown Lane Elementary, 4715 W. Sundown Lane. Quaternary sanitizer in red buckets too strong. COS. Cutting boards heavily scored and stained. Correct by 08/20.

(A/99) Sunrise Elementary, 5123 S.E. 14th Ave. Door to restroom left open. COS.

(A/99) Sushi Bomb Asian Food (Mobile Unit), 2623 E. Amarillo Blvd. Unit needs to be cleaned. Correct by 06/20.

(A/94) Suzy’s African International Market, 3318 S. Georgia St. Several items past expiration date on shelves for customer purchase. COS. Large ice build-up on sides and shelves of several reach-in freezers; food items in new packaging without labels or partial labeling (repeat violation); several reachin freezers dirty with spills on top or down sides (repeat violation). Correct by 09/20.

(A/97) Tacos Garcia, 1100 Ross St. Several containers stacked wet (repeat violation); several scoops in large spice bins with handles touching spices (repeat violation); straws at bar must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser. COS. Several surfaces in need of general cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 06/24.

(A/99) Texas Goody’s Popcorn & Treats, 4145 S.W. 34th Ave. Acoustic ceiling tiles above soda machine must be replaced to be non-absorbent. Correct by 03/28.

(A/90) Thai Kitchen Restaurant, 713 23rd St., Canyon. Chlorine sanitizer in three-compartment sink and in buckets at improper concentration; bowl used to scoop rice (repeat violation). COS. HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plan needed for partial cooking of chicken and beef; no temperature or cooking logs have been kept for partially cooked meat products; drinks dumped in mop sink; rice spoon stored in water at improper temperature (repeat violation); scoop handles touching cut onions and corn starch (repeat violation); multiple containers of seasonings without labels; metallic insulation type material on wall behind hand sink, food prep sink and in walk-in cooler must be removed. Correct by 04/10. Carpet under soda machine must be removed; acoustic ceiling tile above soda machine must be replaced to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Correct by 07/28.

(A/92) The Lost Cajun, 2401 W. I-40. Raw steak and fish stored next to vegetables and pre-cooked pasta in make tables and walk-in cooler. COS. Proper temperature log records are not being kept. Correct by 04/06. Scoop without handles touching food; heavy layer of ice build-up in walk-in freezer; dust on piping of dishwasher and spraying system; dirty floor and drain next to hot water heater; missing tiles in floor area of mop sink. Correct by 07/25.

(A/97) The Medical Lodge of Amarillo, 9 Medical Drive. Sanitizer at three-compartment sink and mechanical dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer; items stacked wet. COS.

(A/93) Toot ‘n Totum #4, 822 S. Georgia St. Heavy build-up of dried cheese on nacho and chili dispensers and dripping cheese onto a paper towel (repeat violation); cappuccino machine heavily soiled (repeat violation). COS. Floor under soda dispenser boxes is wet and collecting debris (repeat violation); hole in wall (corner by soda dispenser boxes) must be repaired. Correct by 06/20.

(A/96) Toot ‘n Totum #24, 14900 FM 2590, Canyon. Hot dogs on shelf held past use by date. COS. Employee personal drinks and food must be stored in a designated area; holes in walk-in cooler door exposing Styrofoam underneath. Correct by 09/22.

(A/99) Toot ‘n Totum #57, 301 Ross St. Need to clean racks in back, underneath back hand sink, soda fountain dispensers, ice chute and fans in front walk-in cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 03/25.

(B/86) Toot ‘n Totum #86, 8800 FM 2590. Mayonnaise left out at room temperature; dented cans of Vienna sausages on shelf for sale to consumers; lunch meat on shelf past use by date. COS. No soap at hand sink; no paper towels in women’s restroom; dead insects and rodent droppings in alcohol cooler (repeat violation); heavy dust build-up on fans in coolers (repeat violation); riser lid on septic tank not secured. Correct by 04/10. Drop ceiling needs to be installed above hand sink and mop sink in back room. Correct by 09/26.

(A/95) Toot ‘n Totum #126, 31 Hunsley Road, Canyon. Small salads and other toppings stacked too high in cold holding unit causing top salads to be at improper temperature (repeat violation). COS. Single-use cup used to scoop pickles in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); chili and cheese dispensers need cleaning. Correct by 09/26.

(A/97) Walgreens #05613, 1600 S. Western St. Sausage biscuits stored on floor of walk-in freezer. COS. Condensation dripping from condenser in walk-in freezer and forming ice on racks below; floor in walkin cooler coming apart. Correct by 06/21.

(A/99) Whittier Elementary, 2004 N. Marrs St. Salads uncovered in walk-in cooler. COS.

(A/99) Willow Vista Intermediate, 7600 Pavillard Drive. Small amount of build-up in ice machine. Correct by 05/25.

(A/99) Wolflin Elementary, 2026 Hughes St. Broken light bulb cover and glass bulb exposed on reachin freezer by milk station. Correct by 09/01.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for April 2, 2023