Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Feb. 26, 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:

AFC Sushi United Market #530, 3552 S. Soncy Road.

Carnitas El Pariente, 3009 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Diana’s Tamales Mobile 27th & Grand, 701 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Diana’s Tamales Mobile Western & I-27, 701 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Dippin Dots dba Fast Freeze, 7701 W. I-40.

Fav’s, 706 S.W. 16th Ave.

Fav’s – Catering, 706 S.W. 16th Ave.

Flex Nutrition, 204 23rd St., Canyon.

Gamboa’s Ballroom, 4416 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Papi Q’s Tacos LLC, 7701 W. I-40.

Region 16 Cleveland Headstart, 1601 S. Cleveland St.

Saigon Senorita, 3304 Harris Drive.

The Grind Stone, 7410 Hillside Road.

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

Dollar General Store #11485, 3510 S. Osage St.

Kimble Learning Center, 2200 S.E. 10th Ave.

Western Bowl, 5120 Canyon Drive.

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

(A/94) Allsup’s #102363, 800 23rd St., Canyon. Quaternary sanitizer in spray bottle too strong. COS. Rodent feces in back; ceiling tiles above hand sink in back must be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent; small trash cans must have lids (repeat violation). Correct by 02/16.

(A/96) Bahama Bucks, 1921 S. Western St. Sanitizer test strips needed (repeat violation). Correct by 02/28. Floors of walk-in freezer have debris and are sticky; chipped paint on walls must be repaired; missing coving tiles must be replaced; broken tiles on floor must be repaired. Correct by 05/18.

(B/88) Bangkok Restaurant, 5901 E. Amarillo Blvd. Food in hot hold at improper temperature. Correct by 02/17. Temperature and humidity records for beef jerky must be recorded and maintained on site; garbage bags cannot be used to line vegetable bins (repeat violation). Correct by 02/24. Wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; build-up behind ice machine guard; scoops stored in water at improper temperature (repeat violation); spoon handle touching chopped onions (repeat violation); walk-in freezer leaking; dehydrator must be commercial grade. Correct by 05/15.

(A/98) Broken Spoke, 3101 S.W. 6th Ave. Gap at bottom of door must be sealed (repeat violation); ceiling in restrooms and above coffee maker must be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Correct by 05/18.

(A/98) Candlewood Suites, 18 Western Plaza Drive. Juices stored on floor in storage room; microwave dirty. Correct by 05/17.

(A/96) Church’s Chicken #591, 200 E. Amarillo Blvd. No paper towels at hand sink; bag of broth stored on ice of soda machine; ice machine leaking (repeat violation). COS. Need to clean fans in walk-in cooler, floor and several other surfaces (repeat violation). Correct by 05/14. Hand sink used for dumping. Correct by 08/23.

(A/96) City Café, 200 S.E. 3rd Ave. Eggs stored over raw meats and bagged shredded cheese. COS. Vent hood filters and fans in cooler need to be cleaned (repeat violation). Correct by 08/16.

(A/95) Dollar General Store #11624, 4308 S. Washington St. Several heavily dented cans on shelves. COS. Mold accumulating on shelves in cooler in stockroom; acoustic ceiling tiles in restrooms must be replaced with non absorbent tiles. Correct by 05/17.

(A/99) Domino’s Pizza, 5914 Hillside Road. Cupcakes stacked on cheese in walk-in cooler. COS.

(A/99) Dream Entertainment Center, 2650 Dumas Drive #128. Straws for drinks must be individually wrapped, in a dispenser or dispensed by employees. Correct by 05/16.

(A/99) Edged Up Barber Shop, 26550 Dumas Drive #138. Straws for drinks must be individually wrapped, in a dispenser or dispensed by employees. Correct by 05/16.

(A/93) El Rincon De La Cruda, LLC, 2706 S. Osage St. No sanitizer prepared; all bulk food containers must be date marked. COS. Chlorine and quaternary sanitizer test strips needed. Correct by 02/28.

(A/97) Exquisite Taste, 2311 N.W. 13th Ave. Tanks and water lines need to be flushed and cleaned before opening. Correct by 02/27. Extinguisher needs to be inspected due to possible malfunction. Correct by 05/18.

(A/94) 575 Pizzeria, 7710 Hillside Road, Space 700. No hand drying provisions at hand sink in wash room (repeat violation); items stacked wet (repeat violation); dirt and other debris on shelves and fan in walk-in cooler (repeat violation). COS. Certified Food Manager needed. Correct by 02/23.

(A/99) Frutilandia, 1010 S.E. 10th Ave. Scoops must be stored inverted. COS.

(A/92) Golden Light Café, 2908 S.W. 6th Ave. Water pooling into back area of establishment and not draining. Correct by 02/17. Food Handler certification needed. Correct by 03/17. Live roach crawling up ice machine; gaps in door at back of walk-in cooler must be repaired; mold on fans in walk-in cooler and cooler near grill; wood ceiling and walls in walk-in cooler collecting debris and is absorbent. Correct by 05/18.

(A/95) Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. 6th Ave. Water pooling into back area of establishment and not draining. Correct by 02/17. Gaps in back door must be sealed; hole in wall behind mop sink must be repaired. Correct by 05/18.

(A/96) Got Donuts, 2601 Canyon Drive. Accumulation of soil inside diffuser opening of soda fountain. COS. Accumulation of grease and excess flour on ventilation hood filters; heavy dust on intake air ducts. Correct by 05/16. Sign needed in restrooms instructing employees to wash their hands before returning to work. Correct by 08/15.

(A/98) Holiday Service, 1901 E. I-40. No soap at hand sink (repeat violation). Correct by 02/16.

(A/99) HTeaO, 7370 Hillside Road. Scoop handle touching sugar. COS.

(A/96) Hudson House Canyon, 3210 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon. Rotted watermelon in dry storage area; wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS.

(A/94) Imagination Station, 7910 Bell St. Chlorine sanitizer in kitchen too strong; can opener blade dirty; household refrigerator in back storage must be replaced with a commercial unit (repeat violation). COS. Dust accumulating on filters, fire-suppression lines and light fixtures of vent hood. Correct by 06/16.

(B/82) Logan’s Roadhouse #347, 8310 W. I-40. Thermometer broken on outside of walk-in cooler; thermometer inside walk-in cooler at improper temperature; cut tomatoes and lettuce at improper temperatures; raw shrimp stored above vegetables in cooler; no paper towels at hand sinks in kitchen and bar; all employee personal items and food must be stored in a designated area (repeat violation); several scoops touching food. COS. Several chemical spray bottles without labels. Correct by 02/20. Food debris in hand sink; storage racks in walk-in cooler are rusted (repeat violation). Correct by 02/25. Sign needed in women’s restroom instructing employees to wash their hands before returning to work (repeat violation). Correct by 05/16.

(A/97) Mariscos El Big Boy, 2813 S.W. 6th Ave. Gap at back door must be sealed (repeat violation); mold on fan in cooler; more lighting needed in walk-in cooler. Correct by 05/17.

(A/96) McDonald’s, 2910 S. Soncy Road. Ware washing machine filled with food debris and grime; no sanitizer in ware washing machine. COS.

(A/97) My Pollo & Mimi’s Restaurant, 1400 Ross St. All clean utensils must be stored with handles facing upward. Correct by 05/16. Vent hood filters and inside ice machine need to be cleaned (repeat violation); more lighting needed in dry storage area (repeat violation). Correct by 08/15.

(A/97) Ocho Segundos, 5331 E. Amarillo Blvd. Hand sink is uninstalled for a leak repair. Correct by 02/26. Ice machine needs to be cleaned. Correct by 05/17.

(A/96) Pak A Sak #25, 1151 RM 1061. Rim/seam-dented canned foods on shelf; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area (repeat violation). COS.

(A/91) Palo Duro Creek Golf Course, 50 Country Club Drive, Canyon. Eggs must be stored below ready-to-eat food and drinks; bleach sanitizer too strong (repeat violation). COS. Broken/cracked utensils and wares must be replaced. Correct by 02/23. Bag of hot dog buns stored in drawer full of dirty water. Correct by 08/13.

(A/97) Pride Home Center, 3503 N.E. 24th Ave. Heavy build-up behind ice machine guard. Correct by 02/16.

(A/93) Staybridge Suites, 36 Western Plaza Drive. Expired food stored next to ready items for customers (repeat violation); garbage cans stored in front of hand sink (repeat violation); paper towel dispenser at hand sink is broken (repeat violation); mildew on inside of ice machine. COS. All employee items must be stored in a designated area. Correct by 05/17.

(A/95) Subway #41717, 6000 S. Western St. Soda machine diffusers heavily soiled and accumulating biofilm. COS. Heavy dust accumulation inside cooler condenser. Correct by 05/15. Table holding clean pans is beginning to rust; stainless steel floor in walk-in freezer is coming lose. Correct by 08/15.

(A/97) Sweets Chicken & Waffles, 1311 Dumas Drive. Most recent invoice of grease trap serviced must be provided. Correct by 02/20.

(A/97) Taco Bell #35898, 6256 Hollywood Road. Heavy food debris on rack inside food warmer; dust accumulating on fire suppression system pipes above prep table (repeat violation); door to outside dumpster must be kept closed. COS. Excessive trash in mop sink. Correct by 08/15.

(A/92) Taco Bell #032694, 4116 W. I-40. Chemical spray bottles without labels; no paper towels at hand sink and men’s restroom; scoops touching food. COS. Wares above three-compartment sink stored on rusty shelves. Correct by 02/25.

(A/96) Texas Bar and Grill, 2801 W. Amarillo Blvd. Frozen food sitting at room temperature. COS. Items stored in hand sink. Correct by 02/25. Wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Correct by 05/16.

(A/99) The Hotdog Shack Mobile, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Household refrigerator must be replaced with a commercial unit. Correct by 08/16.

(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #97, 950 S. Buchanan St. Need to clean ice chute on several soda machines, underside of shake machine and nacho cheese dispenser (repeat violation). Correct by 02/25. Several places in establishment need to be cleaned, including a few places on the walls and the floors near soda bags. Correct by 05/16.

(A/93) Tru by Hilton, 2202 S. Soncy Road. Food allergy notice must be posted in breakfast area; sponge stored in hand sink and sink is blocked; all employee personal items must be stored in a designated area; employee drinks must have a lid and straw. COS. Food handler certification needed. Correct by 02/26.

(A/97) United Supermarket #530, 3552 S. Soncy Road. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. COS. Meat not properly covered; multiple cooler doors with ice build-up around seals. Correct by 05/17.

(A/99) United Supermarket #530 – Bakery, 3552 S. Soncy Road. Pastries not covered while cooling. COS.

(A/97) United Supermarket #530 – Deli, 3552 S. Soncy Road. Paper towel dispenser empty at hand sink; scoop handle stored in seasoning (repeat violation). COS.

(A/99) Walgreens #05613, 5921 Hillside Road. Mold on shelves in walk-in cooler. Correct by 02/14.

(A/95) Warford Activity Center, 1330 N.W. 18th Ave. Establishment not currently sanitizing dishes. COS. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 02/25.

(A/92) Yuki Town Cravings and More, 2706 S. Osage St. Several items requiring refrigeration after opening stored on counter. COS. Certified Food Manager must be present at establishment during all hours of operation; sanitizer test strips needed. Correct by 02/28. Back door and restroom doors must be self-closing (repeat violation). Correct by 08/16.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Feb. 26, 2023