Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for the week of Aug. 28, 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:

Advantage Sales & Marketing, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Bushland ISD Concession High School, 1201 S. FM 2381.

Creek House Honey Farm, 5005 4th Ave., Canyon.

Crossmark, 2201 Ross Osage Drive.

Friendship Ranch, 1108 24th St., Canyon.

Murphy USA #6984, 5732 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Pak A Sak #16, 20101 W. I-40.

Puckett Elementary, 6700 Oakhurst Drive.

Sam’s Club Bakery #8279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive.

Sam’s Club Meat & Seafood #8279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive.

Sleepy Hollow Elementary, 3435 Reeder Drive.

Sushi Box SCB 279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive.

Tune Up The Manly Salon, 2644 Wolflin Ave.

Wal-Mart Bakery #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd.

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

Club Rio, 714 N. Fillmore St.

IHOP, 2100, S. Western St.

It’s A Punjabi Affair, 4201 Bushland Blvd.

Rae J Shack, 3701 Plains Blvd.

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

(B/84) Asian Buffet, 3347 Bell St. Wet rags on food prep tables. COS. Food on cold holding units have improper internal temperatures; mold and old food debris on all plastic bins on shelves; sanitizer at dishwasher too weak; sanitizer in buckets too strong. Correct by 08/27. Bar soap cannot be used for hand washing; no paper towels at hand sink by large ice machine; broken gasket on walk-in freezer door and make table behind the woks must be replaced; wood panel under dishwasher infested with wood mites; sushi knives stored in room temperature water (repeat violation); dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); establishment is not being thoroughly cleaned (repeat violation); broken fryer by dumpsters has excessive amount of old food debris and grease build-up and must be removed; lids needed on small trash cans in women’s restroom. Correct by 09/07. Broken/cracked floor tiles must be replaced. Correct by 11/22.

(A/96) Aspen Creek Grill, 4110 W. I-40. Cook-chill ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) records must be kept and up to date. Correct by 09/03. All food must be covered and protected from contamination; all food must be stored six inches off the floor; dishes stacked wet; utensil dirty and handle touching rice. Correct by 11/22.

(A/96) Benjamin Donuts, 1800 S. Western St. Jar of salsa made in establishment in bulk not date marked. Correct by 09/02. Gaps at back door must be sealed; food on racks must be protected with an empty top tray. Correct by 11/21.

(A/99) Bushland High School, 1201 S. FM 2381. Container stored in sugar. Correct by 11/21.

(A/97) Bushland ISD Concession Baseball, 1201 S. FM 2381. Nachos at room temperature for unknown amount of time; flies and other insects in concession. Correct by 08/26.

(A/99) Bushland ISD Concession Football, 1201 S. FM 2381. Bare dry walls in concession stand must be painted or covered. Correct by 11/21.

(A/96) Chick-Fil-A, 4510 S. Coulter St. Bottle of Hershey’s chocolate not refrigerated after opening; drink dumped into a hand sink. Correct by 09/01.

(A/98) Chuy’s, 8400 W. I-40. Dishes stacked wet; light bulb burned out in vent hood system (repeat violation). Correct by 11/21.

(B/88) Denny’s Restaurant #6673, 2116 S. Georgia St. Raw eggs in make table cooler by stove at improper temperature; soda machine diffuser heavily soiled and beginning to accumulate mold (repeat violation); condensate dripping onto open box of sauce in walk-in freezer. COS. Dishwasher heavily soiled on inside. Correct by 09/02. Uncovered food in coolers and freezers; food stored on floor of walk-in freezer; heavy food debris and spills inside and on seals of several coolers; intake and exhaust air duct must be cleaned and filters changed; unshielded lights above make line; exposed spackle in ware washing area must be painted so ceiling is non-absorbent; heavy dust and food debris on several surfaces above eye level and below counters; food accumulation in drain in front of flat grill. Correct by 11/21.

(A/99) Donut Stop, 4300 S. Coulter St. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Correct by 11/20.

(A/94) Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 7408 S.W. 34th Ave. Cardboard used to store thawing meat. Correct by 09/03. Personal drink on shelves with consumer items; food debris and water on stacked buckets and utensils; multiple dirty areas (shelves, floors, walk-in cooler area, etc); wall next to sink and above mop sink has exposed wood and dry wall. Correct by 11/22.

(A/92) Holiday Inn West Medical Center, 8231 W. Amarillo Blvd. Food debris on clean dishes; clean utensils stored in dirty drawers. Correct by 08/25. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 09/01. Almonds in bowl unprotected; pans stacked wet; utensil handle in brown sugar touching product; coffee stirrers must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser. Correct by 11/20.

(A/92) Hud’s, 7311 W. Amarillo Blvd. Sticky substance inside ice machine; utensil bins soiled with debris. Correct by 08/26. Cutting boards heavily scored and must be replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 09/02. Employee purse stored on cook line; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses (repeat violation); walls, ceilings and floors must be clean to sight and touch (repeat violation). Correct by 11/21.

(A/92) La Campana, 2220 Canyon Drive. Raw meat and chicken stored above ready-to-eat food in several coolers (repeat violation); employee drinks stored above or next to clean food-contact equipment. COS. Sticky fly trap in dry storage area above food and equipment; gap at bottom of back door near office must be sealed; heavy dust accumulation on wall magnet for clean knives; plates beginning to accumulate dust; ice machine accumulating soil behind baffle; food cannot be prepared in back dry storage area; at least one household stand-up freezer must be replaced with a commercial unit or household chest freezer. Correct by 11/22.

(A/95) La Patrona Taqueria, 3601 Olsen Blvd. Items stored in hand sink. COS. Door to mobile must be self-closing or have a screen; weather seal needed around door; gaps along floor must be filled; broken tiles must be replaced (repeat violation); permit number needed on both sides of mobile; clean water inlet and waste water outlet must be labeled on outside of mobile. Correct by 11/21.

(A/91) La Quinta Inn #0639, 2108 S. Coulter St. Orange juice dispenser heavily soiled. Correct by 08/27. Certified Food Manager must be present in establishment during all hours of operation; food handler certification needed; cords and other items in hand sink. Correct by 09/03.

(A/96) Love’s Travel Stop #200, 6930 E. I-40. Sticky fly traps throughout kitchen above food and food prep areas; frozen condensate falling onto boxes of packaged food. COS. Acoustic ceiling tiles in sandwich area must be replaced with a vinyl coated tile (repeat violation); household stand-up freezer must be removed and replaced with a commercial unit. Correct by 11/22.

(A/98) Mimi’s Snack Bar, 3520 S.E. 27th Ave. Accumulation of mold behind internal baffle of ice machine; all household freezers, coolers and stove in kitchen must be replaced with commercial equipment or removed if not in use (repeat violation). Correct by 11/21.

(A/98) Murphy USA #5780, 2109 S. Grand St. Dust on all shelves holding food packages and dust accumulation on food packages (repeat violations). Correct by 11/21.

(A/98) Murphy USA #7251, 4209 Canyon Drive. Bottled water stored in restroom; no hand washing signage in restroom. COS.

(A/96) Outback Steakhouse #4463, 7101 W. I-40. No hand drying provisions at hand sink. Correct by 09/01. Dry in-use cloths must be stored in correct storage places; dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); small scoops without handles in spices (repeat violation). Correct by 11/20.

(A/94) Plum Creek Place, 6800 Plum Creek Drive. Drawers dirty with debris holding clean utensils. Correct by 08/26. Coffee filters left out unprotected; inside cooler walls and sinks visibly soiled and must be clean to sight and touch (repeat violation); popcorn ceiling over mop sink and dry food storage room must be removed (repeat violation). Correct by 11/21.

(A/90) Reeves-Hinger Elementary, 1005 21st St., Canyon. Eggs stored above yogurt. COS. Air gap needed under dishwasher, food dump sink and two-compartment sink. Correct by 08/27. Chlorine sanitizer at improper concentration. Correct by 08/29. Dust on intentional hooks (repeat violation). Correct by 11/22.

(A/97) Sam’s Club #8279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive. Several dented cans on shelves for sale. COS.

(A/99) Sam’s Club Deli #8279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive. Condensate dripping onto boxes of food in walk-in freezer. COS.

(C/78) Sanchez Bakery, 1010 E. Amarillo Blvd. Information missing from labels on jerky and other unapproved food items; multiple food items in establishment not from approved sources; chlorine sanitizer at dishwasher at improper concentration; household pesticides cannot be used in establishment; rodent bait must be stored in a covered, tamper-resistant station. Correct by 08/26. Food packages must have proper labeling and nutritional information; allergen warning needed in establishment; no dates on any food items; plastic grocery bags must not be used to store food; dishwasher not dispensing detergent or sanitizer. Correct by 09/02. Food in dry storage area stored on floor; food left out on counter without covers; mold and dust on shelves and fans in walk-in; mold in cold holding units in front; sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 11/21.

(A/95) Sky West Assisted Living Center, 2623 12th Ave., Canyon Chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher not at proper strength. Correct by 08/25. Dishwasher not dispensing enough sanitizer. Correct by 09/01.

(A/91) Sonic Drive In, 7100 Bell St. Old food debris on blade of slicer (repeat violation). Correct by 08/25. Chili and mustard out of date; large ice machine rusted with mold and mildew peeling into the ice. Correct by 09/01. Spoon handle touching onions (repeat violation); dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); mold on pipes under three compartment sink; floor in walk-in needs to be cleaned; mold on gaskets at make table cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 11/20.

(A/97) Sushi Express, 7402 S.W. 34th Ave. Bottles of sauce not refrigerated after opening. Correct by 09/03. One package of fish being thawed improperly (repeat violation). Correct by 11/22.

(A/91) Taco Villa #6, 3500 E. I-40. Soil beginning to accumulate in diffuser housing of soda machine (repeat violation). COS. Large container of salsa stored in walk-in cooler at improper temperature; test strips were available in establishment but were unopened and wet. Correct by 09/01. Condensate from cooler dripping onto boxers in walk-in freezer; measuring cup stored in container of sauce with handle touching top of sauce; pans used as scoops for fries (repeat violation); heavy dust and food debris buildup on several pieces of equipment; dust, dirt and food debris under counters and above eye level of prep tables; raw wood above mop sink needs to be painted, stained or covered to be non-absorbent; food handler certification needed. Correct by 11/20.

(B/89) Taco Villa #16, 6601 Bell St. Clean dish rack heavily soiled with mold and mildew; bins holding clean dishes dirty with old food debris and mold (repeat violation); quaternary solution in red buckets must be changed when no longer testing at correct concentration (repeat violation). Correct by 08/25. All food held more than 24 hours must be date marked; inside of ice machine heavily soiled with mold, mildew and rust and peeling into ice; dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); establishment is not getting thoroughly cleaned; filters on vent hood must be cleaned. Correct by 08/29. More light needed in walk-in cooler; broken floor tiles under dryer must be replaced. Correct by 11/20.

(A/92) Thai Diamond, 1653 N. Grand St. Employee personal items and food must be stored in a designated area; poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals must be stored properly and away from food. Correct by 08/26. Bowls used as scoops must not be stored inside bulk food bin; non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned on a regular basis. Correct by 11/21.

(A/99) The Clairmont, 4707 Bell St. Exposed wood under shelves at front of kitchen and over condensation drain must be smooth, durable and easily cleanable (repeat violation). Correct by 11/21.

(A/98) Toot ‘n Totum #9, 5962 S. Soncy Road. Back door not closing properly; food accumulation on floor in walk-in freezer and water not being properly drained. Correct by 11/20.

(A/98) Wal-Mart #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd. Air curtains must be operational and working when doc doors are open; large storage freezer has ice build-up on condenser unit and ice accumulation throughout. Correct by 11/22.

(A/94) Wal-Mart Deli #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd. Food for discarding stored on shelf above bacon and not labeled for discard. Correct by 08/27. Dishwasher not reaching adequate temperature for proper sanitization. Correct by 09/03. Light bulb burned out in vent hood system. Correct by 11/22.

(A/99) Wal-Mart Meat & Seafood #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd. Seafood freezer collecting condensation and ice. Correct by 11/22.

(C/72) Zest E Taco, 1010 E. Amarillo Blvd. Foods in cooler have improper internal temperatures; no time mark on cut veggies in small make table; no sanitizer in kitchen; spray bottle of chemical not labeled (repeat violation); spray bottle of chemical hanging on clean dish rack (repeat violation). Correct by 08/26. No food items were date marked; anti bacterial soap needed at hand sink (repeat violation); no paper towels at hand sink (repeat violation); hand sinks must not be used for purposes other than hand washing (repeat violation); mold on inside of ice machine (repeat violation); ice in chest freezer stored in trash bag (repeat violation). Correct by 09/02. Live cockroach crawling under cooler; personal coffee drinks on food prep surface; cups must have lids and straws; blender not stored properly to air dry (repeat violation); garbage under cooler; more light needed in back food prep area. Correct by 11/21.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for the week of Aug. 28, 2022