Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for March 12, 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 Montessori Academy, 3806 Bowie St.
Birria Y Tacos El Rey, 907 E. Amarillo Blvd.
BPO Elks Lodge #923, 932 Clyde St.
Carver Early Childhood Academy, 1800 N. Travis St.
Events Unlimited, 2208 Canyon Drive.
Golden Rose Tea Room, 3314 Olsen Blvd.
Hillside Elementary, 9600 Perry Ave.
Hoffbrau Steaks – Catering, 7203 W. I-40.
Joe Taco Taqueria – Catering, 7312 Wallace Blvd.
Lowes #2801, 6401 Lowes Lane.
Macaroni Joe’s – Catering, 1619 S. Kentucky St., Space 1500.
McDonald’s, 3320 S. Coulter St.
Murphy Express #8685, 2109 S. Western St.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Catering, 2303 S. Georgia St.
Outback Steakhouse – Catering #4463, 7101 W. I-40.
Pak A Sak #16, 20101 W. I-40.
Puckett Elementary, 6700 Oakhurst Drive.
Roaster’s Coffee & Tea, 1818 S. Georgia St.
Rosa’s Café #22 – Catering, 3820 W. I-40.
Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q – Catering, 3751 W. I-40.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary, 3435 Reeder Drive.
Teddy Jacks Armadillo Grill – Catering, 5080 S. Coulter St.
United Supermarket #523 Gas, 5601 W. Amarillo Blvd.
United Supermarket #530 Express, 3552 S. Soncy Road.
Walgreens #01304, 5709 W. Amarillo Blvd.
Wal-Mart Meat & Seafood #7349, 7251 Arden Road.
X-Bar Steakhouse – Catering, 9181 Town Square Blvd, Suite 131.
The following establishments had a score of A/100 during a follow-up inspection:
Curtis Fleming Learning Center, 3001 Wolflin Ave.
Dollar General Store #7285, 403 S. Western St.
El Rincon De La Cruda, LLC, 2706 S. Osage St.
Glenwood Elementary, 2407 S. Houston St.
Panera Bread, 3522 S. Soncy Road.
Phillips 66, 9525 E. I-40.
Texas Premier Childcare at Amarillo Netplex, 3723 S.W. 58th Ave.
Texas Roadhouse, 2805 W. I-40.
The Eatery At Park Central, 4005 S.W. 14th Ave.
Wal-Mart #7349 Fuel Center, 7351 Arden Road.
These establishments received the following scores for being out of compliance as stated:
(A/97) AFC Sushi at United Market #523, 5601 W. Amarillo Blvd. Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area. COS. Rusted shelves in stand-up cooler need repairing. Correct by 03/16.
(A/94) Amigo’s #524 Grocery, 3300 E. I-40. Air temperature thermometer not working in cooler in dairy area; ice cream coolers near registers not working and all ice cream melted; mold growing on walls in dairy cooler. COS. Gaps along side of bay doors must be sealed; dust on light fixtures and lines in meat market area. Correct by 06/05.
(A/98) Amigo’s #524 Deli/Bakery, 3300 E. I-40. Condensate dripping onto food containers in both freezers for bakery and deli (repeat violation); heavy accumulation of dust and mold on fan guards for cooler condenser. Correct by 06/05.
(A/96) Benjamin Donuts, 1800 S. Western St. Buckets, boxes and sponges stored in hand sink; hand sink blocked by ladder; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area; employee drink in stand-up cooler. COS. Door to restroom in back of store must be self-closing. Correct by 06/01.
(A/98) Benjamin Donuts & Bakery, 7003 Bell St. Kolaches uncovered; scoop handles touching sugar. COS.
(A/97) Big Lots #1436, 3510 E. I-40. Heavily seam-dented cans on shelves for sale (repeat violation). COS.
(A/90) Braum’s Ice Cream #182, 1700 S. Western St. Ice cream containers had busted open in walk-in cooler; cup and sponge in hand sink; large fan blocking hand sink; raw shelled eggs stored above readyto-eat foods. COS. Several rusted vents in kitchen and women’s restroom need repairing. Correct by 03/13. Ice machine rusted; dust build-up on fans in walk-in cooler; food debris in bottom of stand-up coolers (repeat violation); peeling ceiling tile in kitchen must be replaced (repeat violation); broken floor tile under three-compartment sink must be repaired (repeat violation). Correct by 06/01.
(A/93) Brookdale Senior Living, 7404 Wallace Blvd. No paper towels at hand sink; turkey thawing improperly; equipment and utensils stacked wet (repeat violation). COS. Utensils set out on dining tables must be wrapped to prevent contamination (repeat violation); light bulb not working in vent hood; missing coving tiles must be replaced; rusted vents on ceiling need repairing (repeat violation); signs needed at all hand sinks stating for hand washing only. Correct by 06/05.
(A/99) Brookdale Sleepy Hollow, 7401 Seville Drive. Debris build-up in some areas. Correct by 05/31.
(A/98) Burger King #3432, 1314 Ross St. Freezer floor, back storage room near back door and several other places in establishment need to be cleaned. Correct by 09/07.
(A/99) Bushland ISD Elementary, 2400 Wells St. Baskets of milk cartons stored directly on floor. COS.
(A/98) Carver Academy, 1905 N.W. 12th Ave. Scoop handle in product in bulk bin; bulk bin in dry storage room must be labeled with common name of product. Correct by 06/05.
(A/94) Chuy’s, 8400 W. I-40. Ice in hand sink; employee drinks stored on prep table; lunchbox stored in walk-in cooler. COS. Items stacked wet (repeat violation); light bulb burned out in vent hood (repeat violation); signs needed at all hand sinks stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/30.
(A/94) Comfort Suites, 12 Western Plaza Drive. Opened or prepared food items must have an expiration date of seven days after opening; food items put in new containers must have common name of product on container. Correct by 03/12. Coffee machine broken; no toilet tissue in both restrooms; covered trash can needed in ladies restroom; urinal in men’s bathroom is broken; sign needed at hand sink in kitchen stating for hand washing only; establishment permit not posted on-site; residential crock pot must be replaced with commercial unit. Correct by 05/31.
(A/93) Corner Market, 4430 S. Western St. Several items on pizza prep line out of date. COS. Dead roaches in corner of walk-in cooler; cutting board on pizza line deeply scored (repeat violation); reach-in display cooler not holding proper temperature (repeat violation); old food debris in walk-in and reach-in coolers (repeat violation); wood floor under hot water heater has fallen apart and must be replaced (repeat violation); several ceiling tiles missing in facility (repeat violation); all visible wood on shelves and under cabinet must be replaced or painted (repeat violation). Correct by 05/30.
(A/98) CVS Pharmacy #7757, 3340 S. Western St. Front door needs new weather stripping; gap at back door must be sealed (repeat violation); dust build-up on fans in walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers. Correct by 05/30.
(B/89) Denny’s Restaurant #6673, 2116 S. Georgia St. Several items out of date. COS. Dishwasher heavily soiled inside (repeat violation). Correct by 03/20. Back door left open; new weather stripping needed on back door; uncovered food in coolers and freezers; food debris stuck on insides of clean utensils; multiple cutting boards deeply scored; heavy food debris and spills inside and on seals of several coolers; layers of food debris in several areas of walls or counters, toaster area and behind farthest grill (repeat violation); heavy dust accumulation on multiple air ducts (repeat violation); unshielded lights above make line (repeat violation); thick layers of dust buildup on multiple vent hoods (repeat violation); lid open on grease receptacle causing large fly problem; grease receptacle and area around it have become a splash guard for used grease and has a thick layer of debris and needs to be thoroughly cleaned; exposed spackle in ware washing area needs to be painted for ceiling to be nonabsorbent (repeat violation); cracked and missing tiles in dry storage and other areas must be repaired (repeat violation). Correct by 06/04.
(A/94) DJ’s Burgers, 2309 S.W. 3rd Ave. Hamburger buns stored on counter blocking hand sink; food stored in cooler without a lid. COS. Back door needs new weather stripping (repeat violation); broken tiles near back door must be replaced; peeling wall and broken tiles in bathroom must be replaced; unfinished wooden bathroom door and wood surfaces in establishment must be sealed and nonabsorbent; sign must be posted in restroom advising employees to wash hands before returning to work (repeat violation). Correct by 06/01.
(A/96) Donut Stop, 4300 S. Coulter St. Kolaches in warmer at improper temperature; scoop handle submerged in Angel Food Cake mix. COS.
(A/94) Drug Emporium #230, 4210 S.W. 45th Ave. No paper towels at hand sink in back storage room (repeat violation). COS. Roll-down door in back needs weather stripping replaced; food items stored on floor in storage area; several display reach-in freezers with ice build-up on sides; several pieces missing from concrete floors in storage room (repeat violation). Correct by 05/29.
(A/99) El Tigre, 6817 Wolflin Ave. Signs needed at all hand sinks stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/29.
(A/93) El Tropico, 1111 E. Amarillo Blvd., #C. Invoice from most recent grease trap service needed; all personal items must be stored in a designated area; wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; scoop handle in product; one scoop without a handle; utensils stacked wet; mold growth on blowers and shelves of cooler. Correct by 06/01.
(A/95) Family Discount, 1120 S.W. 15th Ave. No soap or paper towels at hand sinks; brushes stored in hand sink. COS. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris (repeat violation); hole in wall behind hand sink must be repaired; signs needed at all hand sinks stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/31.
(A/94) Georgia Manor Nursing Home, 2611 S.W. 46th Ave. Container of sugar unlabeled. COS. Accumulation of mold inside ice machine behind internal baffle. Correct by 03/06. Floor tiles coming loose (repeat violation); acoustic ceiling tiles above coffee/milk bar must be replaced with Vinyl coated tiles (repeat violation); drain by ice machine backing up. Correct by 05/31.
(A/99) Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care, 922 Westwood Drive. Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area; employee drinks must have a lid and straw to prevent contamination. COS.
(A/97) Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care, 928 Westwood Drive, Bldg. 2. No sanitizer solution test strips; raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in cooler. Correct by 03/10.
(A/99) Head Hunters Shop #2, 712 E. Amarillo Blvd. Bathroom door must be self-closing (repeat violation). Correct by 03/07.
(A/98) Head Hunters Smoke Shop, 1740 S. Western St. Wood by water heater must be painted or stained to be non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 03/10.
(A/96) Hoffbrau Steaks, 7203 W. I-40. Scoop handle touching salt, pepper, sugar mixture; items stacked wet; light in back of kitchen not working properly. COS. Accumulation of dirt and food debris in multiple areas; wood shelf holding soda syrup cartons must be stained or painted. Correct by 05/31.
(A/92) Holiday Inn West Medical Center, 8231 W. Amarillo Blvd. Heavily rim/seam-dented canned foods; sign must be posted instructing guests to use a clean plate each time returning to buffet. COS. Equipment and utensils stacked wet; light burned out in dry storage; light bulb needs replacing in food prep area; hole in wall near hand sink; rusted ceiling vents throughout kitchen; unfinished wood under sink must be sealed. Correct by 06/05.
(A/92) Hud’s, 7311 W. Amarillo Blvd. Rim/seam-dented canned foods in dry storage; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area; employee drinks on food prep tables; employee drinks must have a lid and straw (repeat violation); wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses (repeat violation). COS. Several items in walk-in cooler not date marked. Correct by 03/17. Clean equipment stored wet. Correct by 06/05.
(A/97) Legacy Rehabilitation & Living, 4033 S.W. 51st Ave. Gap at back door must be sealed; dust build-up on fans in wall in cooler (repeat violation); condensation creating ice on floor and ceiling of walk-in freezer (repeat violation). Correct by 05/29.
(A/95) Outback Steakhouse #4463, 7101 W. I-40. Orange juice at bar out of date; scoop with handle stored in food (repeat violation). COS. Ceiling tile missing above ice machine area. Correct by 05/31.
(A/95) Pak A Sak #11, 5900 W. Hollywood Road. Breakfast sandwiches not date marked. Correct by 03/17. Open drink in cooler next to and above containers holding food and drinks. Correct by 06/05. Stir straws must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser; heavy accumulation of dust on filter for ice machine. Correct by 09/06.
(A/96) Pollos Y Hot Dogs, 1215 S. Grand St. Several bulk items not date marked; disposable cup used as scoop for powdered cheese. COS. Outer doors must be self-closing or have a fly screen installed; gap at bottom of back door must be sealed (repeat violation). Correct by 05/29.
(A/99) River Road High School, 101 W. Mobley St. Build-up in ice machine. Correct by 05/29.
(A/99) River Road Middle School, 9500 N. UH 287. Pest droppings in dry storage room. Correct by 05/29.
(A/98) Ross Dress For Less #2257, 3510 E. I-40. New weather stripping needed on emergency door in back; ceiling above three-compartment sink and hand sink must be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 06/05.
(A/95) San Antonio Restaurant, 401 Tiltrotor Drive. Bleach sanitizer buckets in kitchen at improper concentration; quaternary sanitizer not dispensing properly. COS. Sanitizer dispenser not working properly. Correct by 03/10.
(A/97) Scooter’s Coffee, 3401 S. Georgia St. Chemicals stored next to syrups on counter. COS.
(A/96) Senor Braceros, 1915 E. I-40. Employee used bare hands to place meat inside tortillas. COS. Grease build-up on some vent hood filters. Correct by 06/05.
(A/99) Sodexo Harrington Cancer Center, 1600 Wallace Blvd. Sign needed at hand sink stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/30.
(A/98) Sodexo BSA Hospital Dining Center Kitchen, 1600 Wallace Blvd. Excess build-up on vents near mop sink; dust accumulating on racks storing equipment. COS. Splashguards needed at all hand sinks next to food prep/food storage areas. Correct by 05/30.
(A/97) Sodexo BSA Hospital/Patient Dining Kitchen, 1600 Wallace Blvd. Wet cloths on food prep table. COS. Back door needs new weather stripping; ceiling tiles in employee restrooms and above mop sink are absorbent and must be replaced; peeling wall near employee bathroom sinks needs repair. Correct by 05/30.
(A/99) Starbucks Coffee Co. #6757, 3240 S. Soncy Road. Personal items in cooler with consumer items. Correct by 05/29.
(A/91) Subway #25610, 2001 S. Western St. Scrub brush, sponge and paper towel in hand sink; packaged food stored directly on floor in walk-in. COS. Clean wares and baking pans stored on rusty shelves; rusty vent above three-compartment sink must be repaired; grease trap under threecompartment sink is full and needs to be pumped. Correct by 03/13. Items stacked wet; ice accumulating on floor and dripping in freezer condenser unit. Correct by 05/31.
(A/98) Subway #57312, 1900 S.E. 34th Ave., Suite 2200. Gaps along bottom side of back door must be sealed; acoustic ceiling tiles above Coke machine and tea dispensers must be changed to vinyl coated tiles. Correct by 06/01.
(B/85) Taco Villa #6, 3500 E. I-40. Several heavily dented cans on rack; employee eating in prep area; hand sink blocked by boxes; employee did not wash hands before continuing preparation; employee drinks on prep table and in walk-in freezer above food; to-go cups stored on floor behind self-serve salsa area (repeat violation); to-go Styrofoam cup used as scoop (repeat violation); lid open on grease bin on back side of establishment. COS. Containers of food in walk-in cooler uncovered under filthy racks (repeat violation); racks in walk-in cooler heavily soiled and mold beginning to grow (repeat violation); floor tiles broken next to drain in front of fryers; wall next to office falling apart; vinyl-coated wall in mop closet coming apart (repeat violation); drain for cold holding unit dripping onto floor. Correct by 06/01.
(A/95) Tea2Go TeaN’ergy, 5703 Gem Lake Road. Sanitizer mixed too strong. COS. Household cooler containing teas must be replaced with a commercial unit. Correct by 03/13.
(A/91) Teddy Jacks Armadillo Grill, 5080 S. Coulter St. Sliced tomatoes, sliced turkey and partially cooked steak out of temperature due to cooler quit working; lids stored in hand sink at bar; personal drink stored on top of dishwasher; bucket stored on floor in walk-in cooler; two scoops with handles stored incorrectly; items stacked wet. COS. Grease build-up and dripping off of fire suppression system over back grill. Correct by 06/05.
(A/95) Texas Firehouse Sport Bar & Grill, 3333 S. Coulter St. Multiple items stored and used after useby date; food items not covered in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); multiple items in walk-in cooler and freezer stored on floor (repeat violation); multiple utensils stored with handles touching food (repeat violation). COS. Multiple areas with dirt, dust and food debris accumulated. Correct by 05/30.
(A/92) Thai Diamond, 1653 N. Grand St. Temperature and humidity records of jerky need to be recorded; bowl stored in hand sink. Correct by 03/17. Pest droppings in back storage room; ice machine needs cleaning; multiple food items without covers; separate tongs must be used for each when handling chicken, shrimp and vegetables; bowl floating in soup must be replaced with a ladle (repeat violation); weather stripping needed on back door. Correct by 06/05.
(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #1, 1500 S. Washington St. Hand sink blocked by trash can (repeat violation); Correct by 03/13. Popcorn ceiling bathroom and above hot holding must be replaced. Correct by 06/01.
(A/98) Toot ‘n Totum #5, 1500 S. Grand St. Hot chocolate machine and dispensing part of the nacho cheese/chili dispenser need to be cleaned; covered trash can needed in bathroom. Correct by 03/07.
(A/96) Toot ‘n Totum #6, 211 S. Western St. Heavily rim/seam-dented canned foods or without labeling. COS. Juice spills in walk-in cooler; soiled cabinets need cleaning. Correct by 05/31.
(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #59, 3601 S.W. 45th Ave. Car oil and cleaners stored next to shelf-stable foods; medicine stored above candy (repeat violation). COS.
(A/96) Toot ‘n Totum #61, 5300 Canyon Drive. Old tea/coffee remains in hand sink nearest to drink cooler. COS. Dust and ice build-up on fans in walk-in drink cooler; ice build-up in walk-in freezer; ice build-up on all sides of Blue Bell reach-in freezer (repeat violation); nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris (repeat violation); acoustic ceiling tiles above soda and Icee machines must be replaced (repeat violation); ceiling tiles are broken and falling in storage room near walk-in drink cooler; tiles missing from flooring behind soda machines; hole in wall of storage area behind soda machines (repeat violation). Correct by 05/31.
(A/98) United Supermarket #523, 5601 W. Amarillo Blvd. Excess ice build-up above ice cream containers; hole in wall behind mop sink needs repairing; unfinished wood around mop sink must be sealed and non-absorbent. Correct by 06/05.
(A/94) United Supermarket $523 Deli & Coffee Shop, 5601 W. Amarillo Blvd. Scoops touching food in bakery. COS. Rusted shelves and racks in hot serve deli area; rusted beam in bakery walk-in cooler. Correct by 03/16. Soda dispensing nozzles dirty in dining area; items stacked wet; equipment and utensils dried with hand towel; build-up on fans in meat market; several bulbs not working in vent hood systems; dirty air vents/ceilings; excess dust accumulation on ceilings above several food prep surfaces, above deli slicing counter, above meat market prep tables and in dishwashing area; intake and exhaust air ducts must be cleaned; light bulbs burned out in meat market walk-in freezer; walk-in freezers/coolers leaving frozen condensation on shelves/cardboard boxes storing food in coolers; ceiling tile over meat market prep table propped open. Correct by 06/05.
(A/97) Wal-Mart #7349, 7251 Arden Road. Multiple dented cans on shelf for sale (repeat violation). COS.
(A/99) Wal-Mart Bakery #7349, 7251 Arden Road. Bulk food items without labels (repeat violation). Correct by 08/28.
(A/99) Water Still, 2728 S. Georgia St. Floor in front of three-compartment sink and reach-in coolers near back door are sticky and need cleaning. Correct by 05/31.
(A/99) Wesley’s Bean Pot LLC, 6406 River Road. Frozen chili thawing at room temperature. Correct by 05/29.
(A/95) Yesway #1160, 2305 S.W. 3rd Ave. Thermometer missing in cold holding unit containing raw shelled eggs, cheese and milk. COS. Self-service coffee straws must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser; excess ice build-up in stand-up freezers; ice dripping from condenser; food debris accumulating in bottom of freezer; excess dust accumulating on ceiling above fryer; mold build-up on fans in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); wood next to mop sink is absorbent and needs repair; rusted vents in men’s and women’s restroom must be repaired (repeat violation); wall peeling behind threecompartment sink; broken/chipped floor tiles must be repaired or replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 05/31.
(A/93) Yum-Yum Hibachi, 3308 N.E. 20th Ave. Packages of raw chicken stored directly on top of raw beef and next to bags of broccoli. COS. Food manager certification is expired; food items not date marked. Correct by 03/17.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for March 12, 2023
