Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report

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:

Americold Logistics, 10300 S.E. 3rd Ave.

Another Chance House Inc., 209 S. Jackson St.

Bee Hive Homes of Amarillo, 5800 S.W. 54th Ave.

Big O’s Cocina Express, 907 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Cheesecake HSTL, 4527 S. Williams St.

City Church Outreach Ministry, 205 S. Polk St.

Corner Market, 3400 S. Coulter St.

Elotes Con Ritmo, 2408 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Fat Boys BBQ – Mobile, 103 N. 23rd St., Canyon.

Five Below #5078, 3120 S. Soncy Road.

Godfather’s Pizza, 14701 W. I-40.

Groovy Pop Gourmet Popcorn, 3363 Bell St. #B.

Hope Springs Enterprises LLC, 2300 N. Western St.

In This Moment Events, 707 S. Polk St.

Love’s Travel Stop #250, 14701 W. I-40.

No Boundaries, 904 N. Grand St.

O’Shay’s – Catering, 4707 S. Whitaker Road.

Paleteria El Mexicano, 4509 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Paleteria El Mexicano Mobile Units, (Permits #2546, 2554, 2556, 2560, 2561, 2567, 2568, 2570), 4509 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Pizza Planet, 6801 Bell St.

Polk St. UMC Child Development, 1401 S. Polk St.

Roast and Toast, 600 S. Tyler St.

Smoothie King #2100, 3130 S. Soncy Road, Suite 400.

St. Andrews Episcopal School Concession Stand, 1515 S. Georgia St.

Sweet Jeans, 2300 N. Western St.

The Hot Dog Hut Food Truck, 518 S.E. 10th Ave.

Walgreens #05611, 801 Fillmore St.

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

Euro – Thai Grill 22, 2501 S. Arthur St.

Taqueria El Tapatio #3, 2301 12th Ave., Canyon.

The Hot Dog Hut, 518 S.E. 10th Ave.

The Station by Eskimo Hut, 7200 W. McCormick Road.

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

(A/98) Affiliated Foods, 1401 W. Farmers Ave. Bay doors damaged leaving gaps along bottom (repeat violation); several packages of food on floor of small walk-in cooler in bay near office (repeat violation). COS.

(A/95) Auntie Anne’s, 7701 W. I-40. Chocolate syrup stored on shelf at improper temperature; personal drinks and cookie cake stored with consumer items; scoop with handles stored in sugar / flour / cinnamon (repeat violation). COS.

(A/97) Azteca Music Hall, 500 N. FM 1912. Mouse droppings in satellite bar on south side; ice machine needs to be cleaned; new weather stripping needed on north door (repeat violation). Correct by 05/04.

(A/96) Bahama Bucks, 5509 Bell St. Three scoops with handles in powders (repeat violation); multiple surfaces dirty and must be cleaned regularly (repeat violation). COS. Drywall exposed and must be repaired; hand sink leaking. Correct by 05/04.

(A/94) Burger King #1583, 415 E. Amarillo Blvd. Must provide recent invoice for grease trap being serviced including size and location of grease trap. Correct by 02/09. All personal items must be stored in a designated area; ice machine needs to be drained and cleaned; ceiling tiles above make line that had been moved must be put back in place. Correct by 05/07.

(A/99) Candy Palace, 7701 W. I-40. Scoop handles in candy. COS.

(A/92) Chicken Express, 4040 Tascosa Road. No sanitizer prepared; rolling cart heavily soiled with juice from raw chicken; dirty brush with oil stored with clean utensils; chipped utensils must be discarded. COS. Rusty shelves holding clean utensils and equipment must be repaired or replaced. Correct by 02/12. Ice machine dirty and needs to be cleaned; hard water deposits accumulating on hot water dispensers; scoop handles touching flour and grease in the flour; air vent in dishwashing area is rusted and must be repaired or painted; mold on walls behind hand sink and dishwasher area; dirty fans in walk-in coolers and stand-up cooler by cash register; vent hood dirty; signs needed at all hand sinks stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/03.

(A/99) Cold Stone Creamery, 2333 S. Georgia St. Sliding door broken on ice cream display with tape covering sharp edges. Correct by 05/07.

(A/99) Cole Memorial Community Center, 300 16th St., Canyon. Signs needed at hand sinks in kitchen and bathrooms stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/02.

(A/96) Dollar General Store #11828, 7040 W. McCormick Road. No paper towels at hand sink (repeat violation); soda can in hand sink in back room (repeat violation). COS. Door sweep needed on bottom of back door; trash cans with lids needed in restrooms; restrooms must be deep cleaned and sanitized. Correct by 02/08.

(A/93) Dollar General Store #12249, 2726 S.W. 10th Ave. Several dented cans on shelves for sale to customers; spills and debris in several coolers (repeat violation). COS. No paper towels at hand sink. Correct by 02/12. Weather stripping needed on exit door in back. Correct by 05/03.

(A/92) Dollar General Store #14181, 1430 W. Amarillo Blvd. Multiple items in coolers out of date; multiple dented cans on shelves for sale to customers; no paper towels in restrooms (repeat violation). Correct by 02/13. New weather stripping needed on back door in stock room. Correct by 05/09.

(B/87) Donut Stop, 1602 S. Grand St. No sanitizer prepared (repeat violation); food handler certification needed (repeat violation); no paper towels at hand sink; all employee drinks must have a lid and straw and stored away from any food or food prep areas; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses (repeat violation); uncovered racks of donuts stored directly under dusty air vents (repeat violation); need to clean air vents, fans in cooler in front and hot chocolate machine; personal items must be stored in a designated area; clogged hand sink must be cleared. Correct by 02/10.

(A/99) El Lagunero, 5014 E. Amarillo Blvd. Ceiling tiles in bathrooms must be replaced with easily cleanable tiles. Correct by 05/09.

(A/98) El Sabor Lagunero Mobile, 5014 E. Amarillo Blvd. Permit numbers must be on both sides of mobile unit in four-inch letters. Correct by 02/18.

(A/98) Faith City Mission, 600 N. Tyler St. New weather stripping needed at bottom of back door. COS. Need to clean fans in walk-in cooler and front cooler. Correct by 05/04.

(A/97) Firehouse Subs #1749, 3450 S. Soncy Road, Suite 100. Bucket on floor in walk-in cooler; items stacked wet (repeat violation); dust and dirt on fan above one prep cooler. COS.

(A/94) 575 Pizzeria Mobile, 7710 Hillside Road, Space 700. No hand drying provisions at hand sink in wash room; items stacked wet. COS. No Certified Food Manager. Correct by 02/16. Dirt and other debris on shelves and fan in walk-in cooler. Correct by 05/07.

(A/95) Fun Noodle Bar, 2219 S. Georgia St. Scouring pads stored in hand sink. COS. In-use sanitizer buckets stored on floor; wet cloth on counter; ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) fish thawing improperly; cutting boards deeply scored; utensils in food must be stored with handles above top of food and container. Correct by 05/02.

(B/85) Gorditas El Comal, 1210 E. Amarillo Blvd. Several items requiring refrigeration out of temperature; cooked meats at improper temperatures. Correct by 02/05. Food debris and a container in front hand sink; whole jalapeno pepper in container of clean dishes. Correct by 02/12. Back door must be closed or have a screen; cleaning cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; several items uncovered in walk-in cooler and on ordering counter in front; cooked hamburger meat thawing under stove; dishes stacked wet. Correct by 05/03.

(A/93) Got Donuts, 601 23rd St., Canyon. Chlorine sanitizer too strong; employee personal food and drink items must be stored in a designated area; several items in cooler and under prep tables without lids. COS. Lids of several bulk food storage containers heavily soiled; debris accumulating in bottoms of coolers; broken tiles where wall meets the floor must be repaired. Correct by 05/02.

(A/99) Healthkyk Nutrition, 2805 Wolflin Ave. Cutting board used for bananas deeply scored. Correct by 05/02.

(A/95) Ichiban, 3309 Wimberly Road. Grocery bags used as food storage containers. COS. Food containers with food inside stacked on top of each other with no protection between; scoop without handle in dry rice; household crock pot must be replaced with commercial grade. Correct by 05/02.

(A/98) Journey Canyon Coffee, 3406 4th Ave., Suite A-100, Canyon. Wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; bulk food items must be labeled with common name of food. Correct by 08/01.

(A/95) KPC Promise Hospital of Amarillo, LLC, 1540 Research St. Walk-in cooler at improper temperature. COS. No hot water in kitchen (kitchen is closed until hot water is restored and a reinspection fee paid). Correct by 02/16.

(A/95) Marybel Restaurant, 1015 S. Arthur St. Duct tape on back cooler must be removed and replaced with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable. Correct by 02/11. Gaps around side and bottom of back door must be sealed (repeat violation); fans in walk-in cooler and vent hood filters must be cleaned (repeat violation); all bathroom doors must be self-closing. Correct by 05/02.

(A/98) Marybel Restaurant – Mobile, 1015 S. Arthur St. Duct tape on vent in ceiling must be removed and replaced with a material that is smooth and easily cleaned. Correct by 02/11.

(A/95) McDonald’s, 4402 Teckla Blvd. Grill cleaner stored above grill; large amount of ice dripping down walls and venting unit of walk-in freezer; dust on fans in walk-in cooler and freezers. COS.

(A/96) Mochinut, 1915 S. Washington St., Suite 300. No paper towels at hand sink; wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS. Food items stored on floor; some items in reach-in coolers without lids or coverings. Correct by 05/03.

(A/97) Pak A Sak #10, 4200 S. Soncy Road. No batteries in paper towel dispenser; sanitizer rags not stored correctly. COS.

(A/97) Palio’s Pizza Café, 3562 S. Soncy Road, Suite 301.Utensils stored in hand sink; items stacked wet (repeat violation). COS.

(A/97) Petro Stopping Centers Convenience Store, 8500 E. I-40. Cooler containing burritos and yogurts not holding at proper temperature. Correct by 02/16. Acoustic ceiling tiles above coffee/soda fountain area and hand sink and tiles in both men’s and women’s restrooms must be replaced with non-absorbent tiles. Correct by 05/07.

(A/99) Petro Stopping Centers Fuel Island, 8500 E. I-40. Sign needed at hand sink in cooking area stating for hand washing only. COS.

(A/96) Petro Stopping Centers Iron Skillet, 8500 E. I-40. Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer; grease dripping at vent hood above fryers; lid must be kept closed on grease receptacle when not actively in use; dust accumulation and mold beginning to grow on condenser vents and light fixtures in walk-in coolers. Correct by 05/07.

(A/99) Petro Stopping Center Travel Store, 8500 E. I-40. Toilet heavily soiled. COS.

(B/88) Pizza Hut, 2509 S. Georgia St. Multiple packages of expired food (repeat violation). COS. Ice accumulation from condensation leaks in walk-in freezer (repeat violation); dish racks dirty with layers of debris; ware washing equipment and areas around and below equipment were filthy; offensive smell coming from drains due to recent grease trap overflow. Correct by 02/16. Outer openings, protected back door weather stripping must be repaired; dust and debris on fan above prep area; heavy accumulations on floors under shelving and equipment, shelving by and directly over prep tables; heavy accumulation of dirt and debris on HVAC (heating, ventilation & air conditioning) vents over food prep areas; heavy layers of dust on air vents; heavy layer of dust and debris on vent hood. Correct by 05/07.

(A/95) Polk Nutrition, 1201 S. Polk St., Space 200. No sanitizer solution prepared. COS. No paper towels at hand sink. Correct by 08/23.

(A/97) Polly’s Pub, 1405 S. W. 10th Ave. Several holes in back door; gaps at both front and back doors; holes and other gaps along floors, walls and ceilings; front and back doors must be self-closing and tight-fitting; fan above bar heavily soiled and must be cleaned; wall in employee restroom and ceiling surrounding vent above bar must be repaired to be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Correct by 05/04.

(A/94) Pony Express Burritos, 2808 4th St., Canyon. Personal drinks and items must be stored in a designated area; wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS. Air gap needed under three-compartment sink; dishes stacked wet (repeat violation). Correct by 08/01.

(A/90) Popeye’s, 7200 Bell St. Raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat pickles and dripping onto bucket of pickles; bag of hamburger buns stored in raw chicken breading station; dishes on clean dish rack with flour build-up on inside (repeat violation). COS. Fried chicken in freezer stored in plastic take-out bags; old crusted food build-up on old plastic bins and metal pans; walk-in cooler needs deep cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 02/20. More light needed in ware washing area. Correct by 08/08.

(A/99) Roasters Coffee & Tea, 4709 Bell St. Two scoops with handles touching food. COS.

(A/91) South Dock Cafeteria, 1401 W. Farmers Ave. Several foods at improper temperature in hot hold equipment; sanitizer for dish washing machine at improper concentration (repeat violation). Correct by 02/10. Several hot holding units at improper temperatures. Correct by 02/17. Torn seals/gaskets on coolers/freezer in kitchen; can opener leaving metal shavings near blade and needs to be replaced. Correct by 05/08.

(A/98) Subway, 14701 W. I-40. Bread on cooling rack not covered; two scoops stored with handles in food. COS.

(A/95) Subway #44332, 1501 S. Coulter St. Stand-up cold holding unit at front of establishment set at improper temperature; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area. COS. Signs needed at two hand sinks stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/07.

(A/98) Super 8, 2103 Lakeview Drive. Mold growing on underside of ice machine dispenser. COS.

(A/96) Taco Bell #035880, 2010 Ross St. Sponge and paper towel in hand sink (repeat violation); employee drink in walk-in cooler; ready-to-eat food in bags stored on dirty rack; dust accumulating on fan in walk-in cooler. COS.

(B/87) Taco Villa #18, 110 23rd St., Canyon. Chemicals stored on food prep tables and near food; dishes stored in hand sink by three-compartment sink; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area. COS. Date stickers must have an exact date for 7-day discard; excess calcium build-up in ice machine; ready-to-eat tortillas stored in Taco Villa take-out bags; scoop handles touching food. Correct by 02/12. Tong handle cracked/broken; items stacked wet; coolers need to be cleaned; food debris, dust and mold on floor under equipment; easily cleanable ceiling needed above self-service area and above mop sink in closet. Correct by 08/02.

(A/97) Taqueria El Tapatio, 3410 S. Coulter St. No hot water at hand sink in back. Correct by 02/04.

(A/99) Tea2Go TeaN’ergy, 4615 S. Western St. Thick layer of ice build-up on sides of ice freezer; scoop in powder with handle touching product. Correct by 05/02.

(A/90) Thai Koon, 7030 S. Western St. Chlorine sanitizer in kitchen too strong; employee food and drinks must be stored in a designated area; several containers of uncovered food in coolers; heavy condensation on all items in stand-up freezer near prep sink; chicken thawing at improper temperature; rice scoops in water at improper temperature. COS. Light tubes exposed in kitchen above food prep table; grease receptacle must be moved from grass area to a hard non-absorbent surface (repeat violation); vinyl floor in restroom beginning to come apart; side of grill heavily soiled with grease. Correct by 05/08.

(C/73) The King & I, 104 15th St., Canyon. Raw chicken sitting out of cold hold at improper temperature; multiple food contact surfaces dirty to sight and touch; employees switched between tasks without washing hands and changing gloves. Correct by 02/05. pH meter must be calibrated and records retained; pH of sushi and sushi rice must be tested every day; no dates on any food items; plastic fork and sponge in sushi rice hand sink; exposed wood in dishwashing area beginning to mold and warp; food must not be stored in grocery bags; all personal items must be stored in a designated area; food items stored without lids; food stored on floor; multiple surfaces in kitchen need to be cleaned; intake and exhaust air ducts must be cleaned and filters changed. Correct by 02/06. Food Manager certificate and food handler certifications expired. Correct by 02/12. Light needed in walk-in cooler; floor in walk-in needs to be repaired; sink leaking in women’s restroom; lids needed for trash cans in women’s restroom. Correct by 05/02.

(A/99) Toot ‘n Totum #46, 4500 S. Western St. Dust or food debris on door handles, splash areas underneath soda machine spouts and ceiling tiles.(repeat violation). Correct by 05/08.

(A/98) Torchy’s Tacos, 3562 S. Soncy Road. Scoop with handle stored touching sugar (repeat violation); items stacked wet (repeat violation); sign needed at hand sink in bar stating for hand washing only. COS.

(A/94) Twin Peaks, 2401 S. Soncy Road. Knives and other utensils stored in hand sink; back door propped open (repeat violation); ROP fish thawing improperly (repeat violation); utensil without handle used as scoop and stored in food (repeat violation); sign needed at bar hand sink stating for hand washing only. COS.

(A/98) United Supermarket #522, 4701 S. Washington St. Heavy layer of dust on multiple fans in walkin coolers; layer of ice on all sides of two reach-in freezers. Correct by 05/02.

(B/89) Waffle House #1169, 6310 W. Hollywood Road. Sanitizer not at proper concentration; soiled rag not properly stored. COS. Raw eggs stored above hash browns; butter stored open next to uncovered raw meats. Correct by 02/05. Meat stored without coverings or lids in large cooler; pans being dried with a paper towel; food debris and other items under dishwashing area; grease dripping from overhead vent (repeat violation); cooler door not closing completely; one cabinet door falling apart. Correct by 05/03.

(A/97) Water Still, 3434 S. Soncy Road. Bucket on floor in walk-in cooler; items stacked wet; dust on fan blowing over prep area and cooler. COS.

(B/88) Wendy’s #10694, 4206 W. I-40. Raw eggs at improper temperature; employee scratched elbow then prepared salads without changing gloves and washing hands; expired ready-to-eat food in stand-up cooler. COS. Broken thermometer on cold holding unit containing beef. Correct by 02/13. Several broken or missing tiles on floor and around mop sink; all hand sinks must have signs stating for hand washing only. Correct by 05/04.

(A/97) Whataburger #114, 4111 S.W. 45th Ave. Tomatoes stacked too high not allowing to be kept at proper temperature. COS.

(A/98) Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. No paper towels at hand sink. Correct by 02/13.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report