Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for the week of Sept. 25, 2022
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:
Complete Body Nutrition, 5901 Bell St.
D Jizzles BBQ, 1102 N.W. 16th Ave.
Girasol Café and Bakery Catering, 3201 S. Coulter St.
Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. 6th Ave.
Glenwood Elementary, 2407 S. Houston St.
Hamlet Elementary, 705 Sycamore St.
KB Playhouse, 2121 E. I-40.
Lawndale Elementary, 2215 S. Bivins St.
Leftwood’s, 2511 S.W. 6th Ave.
Tacos Don Miguel, 2509 E. Amarillo Blvd.
Tacos Kalifas, 1602 S. Grand St.
Texas Tea Catering, 2642 Wolflin Ave.
The Arbors, 7000 Wolflin Ave.
1330 Coffee, 201 N. 26th St., Canyon.
Town Square Nutrition, 7200 S.W. 45th Ave.
Travis 6th Grade Campus, 2801 N.E. 24th Ave.
Whataburger #427, 734 N. Pierce St.
The following establishments had a score of A/100 during a follow-up inspection:
Bahama Bucks, 1921 S. Western St.
Buff’s, 2201 4th Ave., Canyon.
Golden Light Café, 2908 S.W. 6th Ave.
Little Caesar’s, 306 23rd St., Canyon.
Lupita’s To Go, 2801 S.E. 27th Ave.
Taqueria Rivera-Mobile, 2602 S.E. 3rd Ave.
The 806, 2812 S.W. 6th Ave.
These establishments received the following scores for being out of compliance as stated:
(A/97) American Quarter Horse Foundation, 2601 E. I-40. Ice scoops are corroding and accumulating lime scale. Correct by 10/02. Debris in drawer holding utensils. Correct by 12/21.
(96) Aye San Bu Market 2, 3401 Plains Blvd. Thermometers needed in every cooler; sanitizer test strips needed. Correct by 10/01. Evidence of dead insects in crevices behind coolers; several areas between coolers and under shelves need to be cleaned. Correct by 12/20.
(A/97) Blue Sky, 5060 S. Coulter St. Dishes stacked wet; small cup used to scoop food then left stored in food (repeat violation); nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris (repeat violation); floors must be repaired and tiles replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18. Correct by 12/18.
(A/93) Blue Sky, 4301 W. I-40. Ice build-up in freezer near drive-thru (condenser must be cleaned and food covered). Correct by 09/29. Back door propped open; fly trap above single serve customer containers; employee food/drink in ice cream refrigerator and prep area; splashing caused a build-up of debris near ice cream scoop sink and coke machines (repeat violation); lid open on grease receptacle causing excessive flies; grease receptacle and brick next to it used as splash guard for used grease and has a thick layer of debris; obnoxious sewer smell coming from restrooms. Correct by 12/18.
(A/93) Bowie Middle School, 2901 Tee Anchor Blvd. Several pieces of fruit moldy and close to expiration. Correct by 09/22. Large quantity of ice build-up around inside of back freezer door; mold growing inside ice maker. Correct by 09/29. Dust build-up in air vent above food prep table; sink in main kitchen area leaking. Correct by 12/18.
(A/95) Bowie 6th Grade Campus, 2901 Tea Anchor Blvd. Front fridge not holding at proper temperature. Correct by 09/29. Several containers stacked wet; ceiling tile missing from back room above water heater (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18.
(C/78) Buffalo Wild Wings, 9511 E. I-40. Raw chicken wings and other food items in walk-in cooler left uncovered and unprotected overnight; all food contact surfaces must be clean and sanitized to sight and touch. Correct by 09/23. All foods in reach-in drawers must be date marked when placed in single serve containers; hand washing cleanser and drying provisions must be stocked at each hand washing station; seals around reach-in prep table doors must be repaired; sanitizer in kitchen area ware washer and in bar area ware washer at improper concentrations. Correct by 09/30. Several flies throughout establishment; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; employee with phone to ear while working in kitchen area (repeat violation); items stacked wet; ice buckets must be stored inverted; scoops in batter container in walk-in cooler; scoop inside ice cream container in walk-in freezer; mold and other debris inside hand sink in vending/wait station in main dining area; food and liquid inside glass coolers in bar area; shelves holding utensils must be cleaned; light bulb in vent hood on north wall must be replaced/repaired; water leak under ice vending in bar area must be repaired; ceiling damaged by leak in women’s restroom must be repaired; toilet overflowed and covered in debris in employee restroom in kitchen area. Correct by 12/19.
(A/97) Chick Fil A, 7701 W. I-40. Hershey chocolate at room temperature not refrigerated. Correct by 10/02. Employee without hair restraint. Correct by 12/21.
(C/75) Chicken Express, 3514 E. I-40. Raw chicken in cold hold unit uncovered and leaking on platform holding boxes of unopened raw chicken; open container of raw fish with no date or label; food and other debris on prep tables; sanitizing solutions must be changed every four hours or when cloudy or dirty; grease trap must be pumped and manifest kept on site for inspection. Correct by 09/24. Food handler certification needed (repeat violation). Correct by 09/30. Certified food manager needed; thermometers needed in all mechanically refrigerated and hot food storage units; sanitizer test strips needed; hand sink at west end of kitchen prep area is inoperable; faucet is leaking at hand sink by drive-thru window. Correct by 10/01. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; uncovered food in reach-in coolers; ice dripping from top of reach-in cooler; sugar bin contaminated from tea spillage; scoop handles must not touch sugar and potato flakes; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris (repeat violation); vent hoods, filters, equipment and any areas surround vent hood must be cleaned (repeat violation); shields missing on lighting under vent hoods; ceiling tiles and floor tiles missing or broken; gaps at back door must be repaired; plumbing fixture at three-compartment sink leaking; water leaking under potato/gravy prep area (repeat violation); all wall and ceiling coverings must be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 12/20.
(A/99) Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2414 S. Georgia St., Suite 200.Clean dishes stacked wet (repeat violation). Correct by 12/19.
(A/90) Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 2823 S. Western St. Uncovered sugar contaminated by drops coming from machine above it. COS. Two broken thermometers in coke and milk display case by front door; towel in hand sink near drive-thru and two milk carafes sitting on edge of sink. Correct by 09/30. Large gap at back door must be repaired; heavy layer of dust on several vents; tile in men’s restroom coming off and needs to be replaced. Correct by 12/19.
(B/89) El Carbonero Restaurant, 1702 E. Amarillo Blvd. Gaps at back door must be sealed. COS. Swai fillets being sold as tilapia on menu; raw meat stored next to lettuce in walk-in; raw beef stored next to raw chicken in reach-in. Correct by 09/24. Spices stored next to hand sink; box of paper towels stored on floor (repeat violation); scoops used for chips must have a handle and handle must not contact food (repeat violation); floor is dirty under tacks in dry storage area; mold on fan in one reach-in; hand washing signs needed in men’s restroom. Correct by 12/20.
(A/90) El Tropico, 1105 S. Grand St. Ice cream cones stored uncovered. COS. Chlorine sanitizer too strong. Correct by 09/24. Chamoy drenched gummies and wheat snacks must have proper labeling; racks for cooler in back are rusting and aluminum foil must be removed. Correct by 10/01. Hot water faucet leaking at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Correct by 10/21. Items stacked wet; spoons in make table cooler food with handles touching food; mold accumulating in ice machine. Correct by 12/20.
(A/96) Girasol Café and Bakery, 3201 S. Coulter St. Green chili pot in walk-in cooler at improper temperature. Correct by 09/22. Proper hair restraints must be worm at all times. Correct by 12/18.
(A/96) Gorditas La Tita, 2411 E. Amarillo Blvd. No soap and paper towels at hand sink and dishes stored in it. Correct by 10/01. Tortilla dough stored in grocery bag instead of food grade bags or containers; vent hood needs to be cleaned; drip pan needs to be repaired. Correct by 12/20.
(A/97) Hero Nutrition, 1911 4th Ave., Canyon. Scoop handles touching food products (repeat violation); ceiling in bathroom must be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent; bathroom doors must be self-closing (repeat violation). Correct by 12/20.
(A/93) Jerry’s Café, 1601 S. Grand St. Sanitizer too strong. COS. Wait station countertops must be resealed or repainted to provide a surface that is easily cleanable and durable (repeat violation); Correct by 10/01. Excessive accumulation of debris on floors (repeat violation); vent hood, filters and all surrounding surfaces must be cleaned (repeat violation); light bulbs in dish washing area and kitchen prep area must adequately provide sufficient light. Correct by 12/20.
(A/96) KFC, 316 E. Amarillo Blvd. In-use tongs stored on soiled rags. COS. Gaps at back door must be sealed; outside and spouts of hot water dispensers dirty; several pans of raw chicken in back cooler in puddles of juice; pool of standing juice on floor; large amount of grease build-up on ground directly in front of Valley Proteins receptacle outside. Correct by 12/18.
(A/98) La Bella Pizzeria Hillside, 7230 Hillside Road. No shield over lights in prep area (repeat violation); falling ceiling tiles must be replaced and be smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18.
(A/94) Lake Tanglewood Harbor Point, 1000 Tanglewood Drive. Cut fruit and opened packages of hot dogs not date marked; several cookie sheets with thick layers of debris. Correct by 10/01. Damp towels sitting on counter not in sanitizing solution; scoops in ice and flour with handles touching food product. Correct by 12/20.
(A/97) Little Caesar’s Pizza, 3400 Bell St. Multiple food items in walk-in cooler on the ground; scoop handle touching sausage; dust, dirt and food debris on shelves and other nonfood-contact items (repeat violation). Correct by 12/20.
(A/96) Longhorn Steakhouse, 8200 W. I-40. Build-up of ice in walk-in freezer. Correct by 09/30. Lid open on grease receptacle causing excessive flies; grease receptacle and brick next to it used as splash guard for used grease and has a thick layer of debris; backflow preventer on mop sink faucet covered in saran wrap. Correct by 12/19.
(A/93) Margaret Wills Elementary, 3400 S.W. 11th Ave. Sanitizer buckets not used at time of inspection; no sanitizer in three-compartment sink; employee items must be marked and stored in a designated area; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS. Gaps at bottom of screen door must be repaired; flies in kitchen area; can opener dirty; spill and drippings from ground beef on floor of walk-in (repeat violation). Correct by 12/20.
(A/95) Mickey’s Place, 1512 5th Ave., Canyon. Garlic in oil sitting out at room temperature. COS. HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plan needed for garlic in oil procedures. Correct by 10/01.
(A/96) Palace Coffee Company, 420 15th St., Canyon. Underground grease interceptor must be installed. Correct by 10/21. Exit door by bathroom and exit door on south side of building need weather strips and self closers repaired; multiple flies inside establishment. Correct by 12/20.
(A/99) Rebel Nutrition, 3703 Wolflin Ave. Bathroom door must be self-closing. Correct by 12/20.
(A/99) Rise Nutrition, 1100 E. Amarillo Blvd. Spoon handles touching top of foods. COS.
(A/93) Shelby’s Diner, 4105 Tradewind St. Raw chicken tenders stored in plastic container at improper temperature; containers of concentrated degreaser and floor cleaner stored on shelves next to and above food items, aprons and food-contact surfaces (repeat violation); items stacked wet. COS.
(A/90) Sonic Drive In., 4320 S.W. 45th Ave. Shake machines covered in visible debris (repeat violation). Correct by 09/22. Walk-in freezer condenser dripping toward food; large build-up of ice in raw patty freezer; soda syrups and to go cups stored on rusting shelves. Correct by 09/29. Several beverage tubes behind coke machine covered in debris and mold (repeat violation); dust and/or food debris covering several tops of food warming/cooling equipment (repeat violation); dust or other debris on several vents (repeat violation); heavy levels of debris from splashed foods on ceiling tiles throughout establishment; foul smell coming from drains due to grease trap overflow. Correct by 12/18.
(A/92) Subway, 1915 S. Washington St., Suite 500. Squirt bottle and slicer in clean dish section with food debris from previous uses (repeat violation). Correct by 09/23. No thermometers in soda refrigerator for customers or in refrigerator below microwave; water leaking under walk-in freezer. Correct by 09/30. Mop sitting in mop sink (repeat violation); exposed wood above mop sink must be properly sealed (repeat violation). Correct by 12/19.
(A/99) Sushi Bomb Asian Food, 2624 E. Amarillo Blvd. Part of trailer is separating and must be sealed to prevent pests from entering unit. Correct by 12/21.
(A/96) Sweet Charlie’s, 9180 Town Square Blvd., Suite 107. Hershey chocolate not refrigerated after opening. Correct by 09/24. Many flies and small gnats in establishment and kitchen. Correct by 12/20.
(B/86) Tacos Garcia, 1100 Ross St. Two make tables containing TCS (Temperature/time controlled for safety) foods were out of temperature. Correct by 09/25. Ready-to-eat/TCS foods not date marked (repeat violation); hand sink in bar used for purposes other than hand washing. Correct by 10/02. Gaps at back door must be sealed; several uncovered containers of food in coolers; several containers stacked wet (repeat violation); only utensils with handles must be used to scoop food and handles must not come in contact with food (repeat violation); mold accumulating in ice maker (repeat violation); non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; ceiling above hand sink in employee restroom damaged and must be repaired; covered receptacles needed in employee restroom and front women’s restroom (repeat violation); hand washing sign needed in employee restroom and bar hand sink. Correct by 12/21.
(B/88) Texas Tea, 2642 Wolflin Ave. Chlorine sanitizer in red buckets too strong; leak at hose connection in corner of customer self-service area. Correct by 09/24. Seal must be replaced on middle ice machine; rust or tea build-up on three-compartment sink; calcium build-up on faucet over three-compartment sink. Correct by 10/01. Door sweep needed on back door (repeat violation); excessive flies in establishment (repeat violation); employee items must be stored in a designated area; cutting board deeply scored and must be repaired or replaced; large amount of water and debris on floor behind ice machines. Correct by 12/20.
(A/95) The Cake Company, 1502 5th Ave., Canyon. No sanitizer in dishwasher. Correct by 09/24. Multiple food items in coolers out of date. Correct by 10/01.
(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum LLC, 6001 W. I-40. Paper towel dispenser not working in hand washing station in back. Correct by 09/30. Floor drains must be cleaned on a regular basis (repeat violation). Correct by 12/19.
(A/94) Toot ‘n Totum #21, 1300 S.E. 10th Ave. No sanitizer test strips on site; dirty rag stored in hand sink; several chemicals hanging from hand sink. Correct by 09/29. Mouse droppings in establishment; facility needs to be thoroughly cleaned, especially the back room. Correct by 12/18.
(A/98) Travis Middle School, 2815 Martin Road. Hot hold near walk-in cooler needs to be replaced; light bulbs on service line must be working and shatter resistant. Correct by 12/18.
(A/94) Wienerschnitzel, 1507 Ross St. Extensive ice build-up around edges of freezer door; vent hood filters in mop sink. Correct by 09/29. Multiple food items in freezer without lids (repeat violation); salt scoop handle touching salt; dishes stacked wet. Correct by 12/18.
(A/97) Wolflin Elementary, 2026 S. Hughes St. Three different sauces open in storage not refrigerated. COS.
(A/94) Yellow City Street Food, 2916 Wolflin Ave. Dishwasher not pulling any sanitizer solution (repeat violation). Correct by 09/23. Wet towels stored on counter; clean dishes stacked wet; debris and dust on several walls, ceilings and under sinks. Correct by 12/19.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Sept. 25, 2022
