Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for the week of Nov. 6, 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, 3700 E. I-40.

Aldaco’s Tacos, 3623 S.W. 6th Ave.

Amarillo Collegiate Academy, 6000 S. Georgia St.

Amarillo Ice Co., 1400 S. Johnson St.

Amarillo National Bank-Executive Dining Room, 500 S. Taylor St.

Arby’s, 2020 Ross St.

Dollar Tree #05085, 300 E. I-40.

Joe Taco Taqueria-Catering, 7312 Wallace Blvd.

Kobe’s Grill, 2701 S. Grand St.

Kona Ice of Canyon #1, 8821 Lupine Drive.

Kona Ice of Canyon-Catering #1, 8821 Lupine Drive.

Kooler Ice, 2200 S.E. 27th Ave.

La Comarca, 2501 S. Arthur St.

La Fiesta Grande Catering, 2200 Ross St.

La Gusgueria, 1800 Bell St.

Munchie’s Beer N Snacks, 2509 S.W. 3rd Ave.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, 3440 Bell St.

Park Hills Elementary, 119 N.E. 15th Ave.

Rooster’s Coffee & Tea, 3440 Bell St.

Rotor City Chicken & Rice, 1620 E. I-40.

Sunshines Expressions, 23000 W. UH 60, Canyon.

Wal-Mart Bakery #793, 1701 N. 23rd St., Canyon.

Wal-Mart Deli #793, 1701 N. 23rd St., Canyon.

Wal-Mart Meat & Seafood #793, 1701 N. 23rd St., Canyon.

Will Rogers Elementary, 920 N. Mirror St.

WTAMU Dining Hall Catering, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon

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

ABC Learning Center, 4214 Ridgecrest Circle.

Blue Sky, 5060 S. Coulter St.

Corner Market, 3400 S. Coulter St.

Dollar General Store #22571, 907 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Eastridge Lanes Inc., 5405 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Gooney’s Bar and Grill, 705 S. Polk St.

LaBella Pizzeria Hillside, 7230 Hillside Road.

Miso Smoothies, 5914 E. Amarillo Blvd, #200.

Palo Duro Trading Post, 11450 P5, Canyon

Rockin J Barbeque, 11145 FM 1541.

Scott’s Oyster Bar, 4150 Paramount Blvd.

Taqueria Los Toritos, 2617 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Texas Bar and Grill, 2801 W. Amarillo Blvd.

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

(A/96) ACCDC St. Joseph Campus, 4108 S. Bonham St. Food handler certification needed. Correct by 11/12. Acoustic ceiling tiles in restrooms must be replaced to be non-absorbent; household refrigerator must be replaced with commercial unit if it is to be used for any milk or food for children or a sign must be placed reading that it is for employee use. Correct by 01/31.

(A/99) Amarillo Residence Inn, 6700 W. I-40. Uncovered hard boiled eggs must be protected from cross contamination. COS.

(B/86) Amarillo Slims Pool Palace, 2514 S. Georgia St. Drink mixes in reach-in refrigerator and behind bar with no dates (repeat violation); no sanitizing test strips (repeat violation); no soap and paper towels at hand sink behind bar; refrigerator blocking hand sink in cooking area; food, cooking equipment and single-serve containers stored on floor (repeat violation); squeeze bottle on bar not labeled; signs needed at both hand sinks indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 11/10. Two ice scoops in bucket of stale water; cutting knife and handheld juicer stored in rusted cup (repeat violation). Correct by 11/11. Gaps at back door must be repaired; floor under bar near drain extremely dirty; debris from food particles in microwave and convection oven (repeat violation); floor in ladies bathroom is cracked with pieces missing (repeat violation); ladies bathroom door is not self-closing (repeat violation). Correct by 01/29.

(A/91) Baymont Inn & Suites, 1700 E. I-40. No chlorine sanitizer. COS. Muffins, bread and bagels must have allergen warning of ingredients; no paper towels at hand sink. Correct by 11/12. Coving peeling off wall exposing gap between floor and wall; sign needed at hand sink in kitchen area. Correct by 01/31.

(A/99) Buffstop, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. Sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 01/31.

(A/97) Cefco #2005, 5000 E. I-40. Heavily soiled single-use liners in cooler holding containers of food (repeat violation); heavy dust accumulation on top side of equipment along self-serve drink area (repeat violation); coving coming off wall under three-compartment sink (repeat violation); walls in electrical room inside cooler must be repaired to be non absorbent (repeat violation); household stand-up freezer must be replaced with a commercial freezer or a household chest freezer. Correct by 01/29.

(B/88) Cecil’s Last Chance, 12800 S. UH 287. No chlorine sanitizer; records for on-site sewage system BOD testing and grease trap manifest not available (repeat violation). Correct by 11/04. Hole to outside of building near dry storage room must be repaired (repeat violation); food debris accumulating in fridge and freezer (repeat violation); heavy grease build-up accumulating on vent hood; carpet in stove top area and dry storage area heavily soiled and must be cleaned or replaced (repeat violation); holes in dry wall under three-compartment sink near ice machine (repeat violation); exposed wood in kitchen above stove must be sealed or painted to be non-absorbent (repeat violation); walls and ceiling in men’s restroom must be non-absorbent (repeat violation); heavy grease build-up on walls and several surfaces in kitchen (repeat violation); hand sink draining onto floor. Correct by 01/20. Household refrigerator and stove must be replaced with commercial equipment (repeat violation). Correct within 12 months.

(A/90) Coconutz, 3605 Olsen Blvd. Mop stored in hand sink (repeat violation); no hand drying provisions at hand sink (repeat violation); ice scoops on top of ice machine. COS. Sanitizer at 0 ppm. Correct by 11/03. Gaps at back and side door must be repaired (repeat violation); pickle containers on floor in and around walk-in cooler; bar top very sticky (repeat violation). Correct by 01/29.

(A/93) Coyote Bluff Café, 2417 S. Grand St. Food in make table cooler at improper temperature. COS. Pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler; soda machine diffusers dirty; heavy dust accumulating over vent hood on ceiling and in walk-in cooler; vent hood dripping grease onto floor; grease along wall and ground must be cleaned up with an absorbent material; large gap in wall and ceiling junction in restroom. Correct by 01/30.

(A/99) Crackin Crab, 3350 S. Soncy Road, Space 194. Scoop handle in spice; items stacked wet. Correct by 01/30.

(A/99) Dobler Wines LTD, 19290 FM 1541, Canyon. Bathroom doors must be self-closing. Correct by 01/29.

(A/99) Doc’s Prime Cuts Retail Store, 600 WTAMU Drive, Canyon. Sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 01/31.

(A/98) Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave., Suite 100. Personal drinking items in walk-in cooler; multiple scoops with handles stored in sauces and flour; items stacked wet. Correct by 01/30.

(A/94) El Tejavan, 3420 W. I-40. Cutting boards heavily scored and must be repaired or replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 11/12. Employee food and drinks must be stored in a designated area; iced tea and beverages must have lids to prevent contamination (repeat violation); drains and nonfood contact surfaces must be kept free of debris (repeat violation); new particle board covering water heater must be painted to be smooth, durable and non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 01/31.

(A/92) El Paleton Tx, 818 Martin Road. Cooler leaking on snack bar side; paper towels needed at all stations; cutting board on snack bar side must be resurfaced or replaced. Correct by 11/11.

(A/96) First United Bank Center, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/12. Establishment must be thoroughly cleaned before opening for use; sign must be placed at one hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 01/31.

(A/99) Freddie’s Fish & Grill, 1309 Dumas Drive. Food debris in clean bins (repeat violation); vent hood must be cleaned (repeat violation). Correct by 01/30.

(A/91) Hana Travel Plaza Amarillo, 11301 E. I-40. Boxes of raw chicken stored on floor of walk-in cooler; exposed wood above mop sink must be sealed or painted to be non-absorbent (repeat violation). COS. Backflow preventer/vacuum breaker needed for faucets at mop sink. Correct by 11/04. Cardboard boxes used as drying mat for clean dishes. Correct by 11/11. Racks in walk-in cooler heavily soiled with food debris (repeat violation); racks in walk-in cooler must be replaced or resurfaced to be smooth, nonabsorbent and corrosion resistant (repeat violation); grease dripping from fire suppression system pipes and on side wall of vent hood. Correct by 01/30.

(A/98) Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive. Soda nozzles must be cleaned every night; grease trap full and has sewage smell. Correct by 01/30.

(A/97) Jack B. Kelly Center, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. Which Wich cutting boards no longer cleanable and must be replaced; dust build-up on walk-in cooler fans; sign needed at hand sink in Pony Express Burritos kitchen indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 01/31.

(A/98) La Bella Pizza, 2200 S.E. 34th Ave., Unit 100. Food in office area with unfinished walls, visible wiring and exposed insulation, COS. Restroom doors must be self-closing. Correct by 01/26.

(B/83) La Fiesta Grande, 2200 Ross St. Raw meat, chicken and seafood stored above ready-to-eat food; several bulk containers of food prepared on site without date labels. COS. Food in cold holding unit under flat grill at improper temperatures. Correct by 11/05. Thermometers needed in all coolers in kitchen. Correct by 11/12. Uncovered items in walk-in freezer; condensate dripping onto boxes of food in walk-in freezer; food stored in sitting water at bottom of make table; ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) tilapia must be removed from package prior to thawing; items stacked wet; door to make table cooler not working properly and comes off hinge; several coolers must be repaired so they open and shut properly; food debris, soil and dust accumulating on several pieces of equipment (repeat violation); grease buildup on pipes and cords of equipment near vent hood; grease dripping from fire suppression pipes onto prep under vent hood (repeat violation); outdoor grease receptacle sitting on dirt surface; holes along wall in employee restroom; coving missing under sink (repeat violation). Correct by 01/31.

(A/99) Las Carolgas, 1000 N. Hughes St. Scoop handle in sugar. Correct by 01/29.

(A/96) McDonald’s, 715 S. Lakeside Drive. Back door propped open; opened chocolate milk in walk-in cooler; items stacked wet; ceiling tile missing above soda syrup dispensers; door to freezer does not completely close causing ice build-up. Correct by 01/31.

(A/99) Mini Food Mart, 2813 E. Amarillo Blvd. Wet cloths by sink. COS.

(A/97) Mulligan’s Sports Pub, 2511 Paramount Blvd. Employee food and drink sitting next to customer products; pickle jars stored on floor; painted, wood shelving in reach-in beer cooler must be replaced or repaired to be easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Correct by 01/29.

(A/98) Murphy USA #7188, 1707 N. 23rd St., Canyon. No soap at hand sink in bathroom. Correct by 11/11.

(A/99) Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, 7400 S.W. 34th Ave. Canned goods stored on floor. Correct by 01/30.

(A/98) 1910 Grill AG Sciences Complex, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. Dishes stacked wet; sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 01/31.

(A/95) Northwest Texas Healthcare System, 1501 S. Coulter St. Hand sinks must be accessible for employee use at all times (repeat violation); cutting boards must be sanded or replaced to prevent cross contamination. Correct by 11/12. Cover flaps to walk-in freezer must be repaired or replaced. Correct by 01/31.

(A/98) Pizza Planet, 2400 Paramount Blvd. Flour spilled on floor and splashes on walls in several areas (repeat violation); tool stored next to food products for customers (repeat violation). Correct by 01/30.

(A/94) Protein Boost R Nutrition, 318 S. McMasters St. Freezer out of temperature and all frozen fruit thawed. Correct by 11/.03. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/10. Inside freezer heavily soiled. Correct by 01/29.

(C/77) Restaurant El Sol De Mexico, 3501 N.E. 24th Ave. Cooler in kitchen not working and all food inside holding at room temperature; eggs stored about food in cooler behind grill; multiple uncovered food items in all cold holding units; no sanitizer in ware washing machine; employees did not use proper hand washing and glove changing procedures; last invoice for servicing grease trap needed or grease trap needs to be pumped and invoice provided. Correct by 11/04. Cooler out of order; no sanitizer test strips; dishes and food debris in hand sink. Correct by 11/11. Dead bugs along walls in dry storage room; handles of ice scoop and chip scoop in products. Correct by 01/30.

(A/91) Scott’s Oyster Bar, 4150 Paramount Blvd. Food in walk-in at improper temperature. Correct by 10/31. Walk-in cooler isn’t working (door may need to be repaired so it is able to self-close); mold inside ice machine. Correct by 11/07. Cat bed and food bowls behind building; dust and grease on walls and ceilings. Correct by 01/26.

(A/94) Sleep Inn, 2401 E. I-40. Food handler certification needed. Correct by 11/28. Dried juice spill inside juice dispenser from previous days; plastic ware stored with handles down and food contact side up; heavy dust build-up on vent in storage room; hole in ceiling exposing pipes in restroom must be repaired. Correct by 01/26.

(A/96) Sonic Drive In, 2220 Ross St. Soda nozzles dirty (repeat violation); dirt and debris on floors in walk-in and drain under ice machine (repeat violation); lights without light cover (repeat violation); plumbing leaking in men’s restroom. Correct by 01/31.

(A/97) Spotted Pony, 2042 Paramount Blvd. Gaps at outside door near bathrooms must be repaired; pickle containers stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator; ceiling tile on left half above soda dispenser must be replaced or repaired to be smooth and non-absorbent. Correct by 01/29.

(A/98) St. Joseph School, 4122 S. Bonham St. Wood panel in restroom must be covered to be smooth and easily cleanable (repeat violation). Correct by 1/31. Household stand-up freezer must be replaced with a commercial freezer or chest household freezer. Correct by 8/22.

(A/93) Stars Drive In, 2216 S.E. 27th Ave. Vacuum breaker needed for mop sink faucet. Correct by 10/31. Large containers of diced onions and tomatoes without proper date marking; salads not date marked. Correct by 11/07. Uncovered food in cooler and freezer by fryers (repeat violation); wall covering in men’s restroom coming off and must be repaired (repeat violation). Correct by 01/26.

(A/96) Sunshine Valley Child Care, 4618 River Road. Household freezer in back near restroom must be replaced with a commercial freezer or household chest freezer; household stove must be replaced. Correct within 12 months. Bottle of BBQ sauce stored at ambient temperature. Correct by 11/03.

(A/97) Subway/Travel Center #436, 715 S. Lakeside Drive. No paper towels in dispenser. Correct by 11/12. Back door propped open. Correct by 01/31.

(A/98) Taco Bell #032696. 300 E. Amarillo Blvd. Single-use containers stored on floor under a rack; several containers stacked wet; several areas in establishment need to be cleaned including floor and floor grates, Slushie machine and front Coke machine (repeat violation). Correct by 01/31.

(A/98) Tacos Guadalajara, 2003 Living Water Drive. Dust build-up on AC vents. COS. Food debris on shelves holding spices. Correct by 01/26.

(A/95) Toot ‘n Totum #7, 1801 S. Grand St. Employee put on gloves and began prepping food without washing hands. Correct by 11/04. Drinks stored next to mop sink covered with water splashes; heavy mold build-up on all and racks of walk-in cooler; ceiling in food prep area and sink area must be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Correct by 01/30.

(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #65, 2500 S. Georgia St. No paper towels at front hand sink. Correct by 11/07. Chip boxes stored on floor. Correct by 01/26.

(A/97) Tortillas La Ranchera, 2730 S. Grand St. Handle of flour scoop touching product in container; light near tortilla machine unshielded and burned out; newly repaired wall near tortilla machine needs to be spackled and painted (repeat violation). Correct by 01/30.

(A/95) Walgreens #13124, 4504 S. Western St. Meat and milk in walk-in refrigerator at improper temperature. COS. Walk-in refrigerator not holding at proper temperature. Correct by 11/11.

(A/96) Wal-Mart Supercenter #793, 1701 N. 23rd St., Canyon. Dented cans on shelf for sale to consumers (repeat violation). COS. Heavy ice build-up in large walk-in freezer. Correct by 01/30.

(A/97) Wendy’s #3269, 2000 Ross St. Food in walk-in cooler not separated properly. COS.

(A/95) WTAMU Baseball Softball Field, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. All chemicals in spray bottles must be labeled. Correct by 11/04. Several dead bugs in facility must be removed; facility must be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch. Correct by 01/31.

(A/96) WTAMU Dining Hall, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. Heavy build-up on milk and soda nozzles. COS. Single-use coffee straws at self-serve station must be in a dispenser or individually wrapped; dishes stacked wet; mold on fans, ceiling and racks in walk-in coolers; intake and exhaust air ducts must be cleaned and filters changed; lids needed on small trash cans in women’s restroom. Correct by 01/31.

(A/96) WTAMU Field House The Box, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/12. Several dead bugs in facility must be removed; facility must be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch. Correct by 01/31.

(A/96) WTAMU Football Stadium NE Stand, 2609 Russell Long Blvd. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/12. Several dead bugs must be removed; facility must be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch. Correct by 01/31.

(A/96) WTAMU Football Stadium NW Stand, 2609 Russell Long Blvd. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/12. Several dead bugs must be removed; facility must be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch. Correct by 01/31.

(A/94) WTAMU Football Stadium SE Stand, 2609 Russell Long Blvd. No sanitizer test strips; front hand sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Correct by 11/12. Several dead bugs must be removed; facility must be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch. Correct by 0-1/31.

(A/95) WTAMU Football Stadium SW Stand, 2609 Russell Long Blvd. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/12. Several dead bugs must be removed; facility must be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch; front hand sink backed up with several dead flies. Correct by 01/31.

(A/93) WTAMU Track Soccer Fields, 2402 4th Ave., Canyon. All chemicals in spray bottles must be labeled. Correct by 11/05. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/12. Several dead bugs in facility must be removed; facility must be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch. Correct by 01/31.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for week of Nov. 6, 2022