Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Nov. 20, 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:

Amarillo Country Club – Gazebo, 4800 Bushland Blvd.

Best Western Medical Center, 7410 W. Amarillo Blvd.

CBA Concession, 1501 28th St., Canyon.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Catering, 6015 Hillside Road, Space 100.

Executive Inn & Suites, 2100 S. Coulter St.

Family Dollar Store #3326, 4400 S. Washington St.

5 Loaves Feeding, 2500 S.W. 8th Ave.

Hampton Inn & Suites Canyon, 3103 4th Ave., Canyon.

J & L Good Grubs, 2200 N. Woodland St.

New York Bodega & Grill, 201 N. Adam St.

Revivify Coffee Mobile, 6500 Hope Road.

Rudy’s Country Store & Bar BQ – Catering, 3751 W. I-40.

Slim Chickens Catering, 8179 W. I-40.

Toot ‘n Totum Distribution Center, 201 S. Grant St.

Wal-Mart #755 Deli, 4610 S. Coulter St.

Wal-Mart Bakery #7362, 2035 S.E. 34th Ave.

Wal-Mart Meat & Seafood #7326, 2035 S.E. 34th Ave.

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

Aye San Bu Market 2, 3401 Plains Blvd.

Cenikor Foundation, 1001 Wallace Blvd.

Comfort Inn & Suites, 2300 S. Soncy Road.

Eastridge Grocery, 5200 E. Amarillo Blvd.

H & L Discount Food Mart, 2701 S.W. 6th Ave.

Joe Taco Taqueria – Catering, 7312 Wallace Blvd.

LaQuinta Inn #0639, 2108 S. Coulter St.

Meme’s D.O.C., 3700 S.W. 6th Ave.

Plum Creek Place, 6800 Plum Creek Drive.

Smokey Joe’s Texas Café, 2903 S.W. 6th Ave.

Taco Villa, 5770 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Thai House Restaurant, 5601 E. Amarillo Blvd.

The 806, 2812 S.W. 6th Ave.

Wonderland Park Main Concession Stand, 2601 Dumas Drive.

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

(A/94) Amarillo Country Club, 4800 Bushland Blvd. Desserts must be date marked (repeat violation); wood prep table cannot be used as a cutting board. Correct by 11/25. Food and food contact items must be stored at least six inches off the floor (repeat violation); scoop handles must not touch food in bulk bins. Correct by 02/13.

(A/96) Arby’s #7490, 5214 S. Western St. Shredded lettuce in walk-in cooler not date marked; containers of food without lids in reach-in freezer beside fryer. COS. Weather strip missing on walk-in freezer and large build-up of ice. Correct by 02/12.

(A/93) Bagel Place, 3301 Bell St. Cream cheese not date marked; cutting boards heavily scored and must be sanded or replaced; gaskets falling off reach-in cooler in front. Correct by 11/19. Boxes of chips stored on floor; areas on floor and in corners are soiled and must be cleaned to sight and touch; fans in walk-in need to be cleaned (repeat violation); light in vent hood must be repaired (repeat violation). Correct by 02/07.

(A/97) Best Western, 2801 4th Ave., Canyon. Certified Food Manager needed (repeat violation). Correct by 11/26.

(B/83) Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. I-40. Water from dirty dish return table splashing on uncovered chili on steam table near dish area; food stored on floor in one walk-in cooler near kitchen (repeat violation); ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) salmon thawed still sealed in package. COS. Raw chicken stored on ice at improper temperature. Correct by 11/17. Quaternary sanitizer concentration not being read with test strips. Correct by 11/17. Rubber scrapers chipped and beginning to fall apart (repeat violation). Correct by 11/24. Splash guard needed in steam table nearest to dish area (repeat violation); accumulation of dust, grease or food debris on several pieces of equipment; holes or wood and dry wall exposed in several walls throughout establishment; parts of several floors in walk-in coolers not easily cleanable; food debris from several days in sections of kitchen and coolers; strong odor coming from bar dish washing area sink attached to kitchen (repeat violation); hand washing signs needed at all hand sinks including restrooms. Correct by 02/12.

(A/91) Braum’s Ice Cream #183, 4629 S. Western St. Soda nozzles and shake machine must be cleaned; utensils stored in dirty bins; cherry tongs stored with food contact surface touching handles. COS. Ice and jalapenos in hand sink; mold and calcium build-up inside ice machine. Correct by 11/19. Sticker residue must be completely removed from dishes before washing; dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); establishment isn’t getting thoroughly cleaned; mold in walk-in; old food debris in trash cabinets; grease in frying/cooking area. Correct by 02/07.

(B/84) Braum’s Ice Cream #186, 1101 23rd St., Canyon. Breakfast items on the line did not have a time mark of four hours; old food build-up on multiple food contact surfaces; shake mixers and soda nozzles need cleaning. Correct by 11/19. No sanitizer test kit; hand sink blocked in kitchen; no paper towels at hand sink; mildew/mold on guard inside ice machine. Correct by 11/26. Extensive amount of garbage and old food debris under all equipment; dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); establishment isn’t getting thoroughly cleaned (repeat violation); vent hoods need cleaning. Correct by 02/14.

(A/99) Cake Maven, 5120 S. Western St. Drinks in fridge next to customer products. Correct by 02/14.

(A/90) Cortez Jerky, 6600 Canyon Drive. Employee wearing very dirty gloves did not change between tasks. Correct by 11/12. Food handler certification needed; HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plan needs to include water activity level establishment is trying to reach; employee operating the establishment not knowledgeable about the HACCP plan. Correct by 11/19. All single-use utensils must be stored with handles up; entire interior of establishment needs to be cleaned to sight and touch; cell phones and other personal items cannot be stored on a food preparation area. Correct by 02/07.

(B/87) David’s Mexican Restaurant, 400 E. Hastings Ave. Churros with direction to keep frozen found at improper temperature; multiple condiment bottles requiring refrigeration after opening stored at room temperature (repeat violation). Correct by 11/18. Tags from shell stock must be kept for 90 days; no test strips; build-up in ice machine. Correct by 11/25. Back door must be completely sealed; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses (repeat violation); container of food stacked on uncovered food product; chip scoop stored on top of chip bin; ice scoop on drink drain rack (repeat violation); salsa scoop handle inside product (repeat violation). Correct by 02/13.

(A/96) Dollar General #18867, 5150 E. Amarillo Blvd. Food handler certification needed (repeat violation); sanitizer test strips needed (repeat violation). Correct by 11/26.

(B/88) Dona Juanita, 2208 E. Amarillo Blvd. Raw meat stored above raw vegetables (repeat violation); no paper towels in restroom; food stored in trash bags and nonfood-grade plastic bags. COS. Large gap at back door must be sealed (repeat violation); several uncovered containers in coolers; several spice containers without handles used as scoops; ice machine, vent in one cooler and several areas in kitchen need cleaning; heavy dust build-up on cabinet and light fixture above uncovered chips (repeat violation); vent hood and filters heavily soiled (repeat violation); several lights still uncovered (repeat violation). Correct by 12/16.

(A/96) Ede’s Custom Meats, 6700 W. McCormick Road. Extensive amount of ice build-up in walk-in freezer. Correct by 11/19. Multiple flies in establishment; dead flies in coolers; personal drinks in cooler. Correct by 02/07.

(A/90) Ede’s Custom Meats Market, 6103 Hillside Road, Suite 400. Sanitizer red buckets must be at every food prep area; employee working at register did not wash hands when switching between tasks. Correct by 11/18. Fan stored in meat cooler hand sink. Correct by 11/25. Multiple personal items stored on food prep surfaces; signs needed at hand sinks in back and in employee bathroom indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 02/13.

(A/92) El Tejaven, 3801 E. I-40. Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler; raw bacon stored in same container as cooked ham; food not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. COS. Uncovered containers of food in walk-in cooler; to-go sauce cup stored inside bulk container of salt and sugar; soil accumulation inside diffusers of tea and soda machines; food residue on lip of clean plates; date dots must be completely removed prior to washing dishes; prep sink in kitchen leaking and not draining properly. Correct by 02/14.

(A/96) Firehouse Subs, 1901 S. Georgia St. Back door cracked and must be self-closing (repeat violation); wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses; ice scoop on top of ice machine (repeat violation). COS. Red cutting board deeply scored and must be replaced (repeat violation); ice build-up on piping of walk-in freezer (repeat violation). Correct by 02/12.

(A/94) Grand Discount, 1619 N. Grand St. Heavy build-up in ice machine. Correct by 11/26. Ice scoop stored on cardboard drink bags. Correct by 02/14.

(A/92) Helados Toscana, 1810 E. Amarillo Blvd. Personal medication stored on prep table next to ready-to-eat food. COS. Household sanitizer spray used to sanitize surfaces. Correct by 11/19. Wet wiping cloths stored directly on prep table; inside of ice machine, microwave, inside ice cream scoop storage container and several places throughout establishment need to be cleaned. Correct by 02/14.

(A/98) Heritage Convalescent Center, 1009 Clyde St. Dishes stacked wet; vent and ceiling above dish machine needs to be clean to sight and touch. Correct by 02/07.

(A/92) Holiday Inn Express, 2806 Wolflin Ave. Raw bacon stored above precooked turkey sausage in reach-in freezer; visible debris and rust on areas of juice machine. COS. Raw bacon open in freezer. Correct by 11/18. Layer of ice build-up on back of refrigerator in customer area. Correct by 11/25.

(A/99) Holiday Inn Express, 2901 4th Ave., Canyon. Single-use coffee straws must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser. Correct by 02/14.

(A/90) Jacobo’s Café, 3701 Olsen Blvd. Raw meat stored next to eggs and cooked meat in reach-in refrigerator by ice machine; raw meat stored next to loaf of bread; degreaser stored next to cans of hominy; food products dumped in hand sink; employee cups without straws in three different places in establishment next to food products or cooking areas. COS. Sign needed at hand sink behind bar indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 02/13.

(A/92) Jimmy’s Egg, 2225 S. Georgia St. Several items in make table cooler at improper temperatures; diced tomato and chives containers at the expo window must be completely submerged in ice below top level of the food. COS. Make table cooler at improper temperature. Correct by 11/17. Condensate dripping onto box of food in cooler; items stacked wet; small container without a handle used as scoop; soda machine drain board dirty; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area; heavy dust accumulation on wall behind TV and components of TV over expo window. Correct by 02/07.

(A/94) JNB Quicki Shop 2, 4809 River Road. Ice discarded in hand sink; mold on inside of ice machine. Correct by 11/25. Rodent feces under shelves in back room; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris (repeat violation). Correct by 02/13.

(A/97) Joe Taco Taqueria, 7312 Wallace Blvd. Cutting boards heavily scored and must be sanded or replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 11/24. Several areas on floors and walls are soiled and must be cleaned to sight and touch (repeat violation). Correct by 02/12.

(A/97) Kolee Ds Corner Café, 3701 Plains Blvd. Cutting board on back table heavily scored and must be sanded or replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 11/20. Gaps at back door in kitchen must be sealed. Correct by 02/08.

(A/93) La Choza, 1407 N. Grand St., #200. Sanitizer in buckets at 0 ppm. Correct by 11/19. Ice and buckets inside mop sink. Correct by 11/26. Multiple items in walk-in freezer and cooler uncovered and stacked on one another (repeat violation); area around grease trap needs to be cleaned and sanitized. Correct by 02/14.

(A/93) La Milpa Tortillas, 1915 S.E. 10th Ave. Old cardboard box filled with mouse droppings causing harborage conditions; utensils used as scoops must have a handle (repeat violation); several containers of unknown spices without labels; microwave, several blenders and mixers in a cabinet must be cleaned to sight and touch; all lights in food prep area must have a shield; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area (repeat violation); covered trash can needed in bathroom. Correct by 02/07.

(A/97) Little Caesar’s Pizza, 5610 S. Georgia St. Door sweep needed on bottom of back door (repeat violation); gaskets/seals to doors of make table cooler must be replaced (repeat violation); food debris on racks in walk-in cooler; heavy dust accumulation on top of oven (repeat violation). Correct by 02/08.

(A/98) Little Nest, 1400 S.W. 10th Ave. Handles on coolers must be clean to sight and touch; wood holding up dishwasher must be painted to be smooth, durable and non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 02/12.

(A/97) LuLu’s Mexican Food, 3414 S. Georgia St. Beef at room temperature. COS.

(A/94) Malcom’s Ice Cream, 2100 Paramount Blvd. Raw chicken in separate totes on top of each other, in packages and in water, thawing improperly. COS. Condenser dripping onto food products on both sides of walk-in freezer. Correct by 12/13. Brown grime on dishwasher stacking crates; ice scoops stored on top of ice machine; Saran Wrap holding/dispensing machine is rusting; thick layer of ice and dirt on every inside surface of reach-in deep freezer; hole in wall below sink draining area must be repaired to be smooth and easily cleanable (repeat violation); two home-style crock pots in use must be NSF certified; sign needed at hand sink by back door indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 02/13.

(A/99) McDonald’s, 2000 S. Western St. Ice building up in condenser unit in walk-in freezer. Correct by 02/08.

(A/98) Panhandle Charm, 14280 Della Lane. Remove hose or install backflow preventer on mop sink; sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 02/08.

(A/95) Park Place Towers, 1300 S. Harrison St. Containers used as scoops must have a handle; bins of unidentifiable spices must be labeled. COS. Some prepared items in walk-in not date marked. Correct by 11/19. Inside of both kitchen and server ice bins, ceiling above one stove, back corner floor of produce cooler and shelving and underside of blower in meat and dairy coolers must be cleaned to sight and touch; grate on juice machine is rusted and must be replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 02/07.

(A/95) Rudy’s Country Store & Bar B Q, 3751 W. I-40. Bucket of butter at room temperature. Correct by 11/12. Items stacked wet (repeat violation); several non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned. Correct by 02/07.

(A/98) Rumors, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave. No paper towels at hand sink. Correct by 11/19.

(A/96) Salvation Army, 400 S. Harrison St. Quaternary test strips needed for three-compartment sink. Correct by 11/19. Several dead insects in walk-in freezer and in corner of dry storage (repeat violation); vent hood filters and all shelving, blowers and pipe work behind blower in walk-in cooler must be cleaned to sight and touch (repeat violation). Correct by 02/07.

(A/91) Sanchez Bakery, 3508 S.E. 11th Ave. Large bucket containing very dirty water from ceiling leaking. COS. Extensive ceiling damage from leaking in several areas of the building and numerous places have missing ceiling tiles (repeat violation). Correct by 11/26. Extensive damage to inside of lid of one chest freezer; thermometers missing from some coolers; several areas in the establishment were visibly soiled, including multiple walls in the kitchen, several cooling racks, a cart with heavy grease build-up and the floor around and under several large appliances; vent hood and filters very heavily soiled with grease; several large appliances and other items not being used must be removed from establishment (repeat violation); employee restrooms very dirty. Correct by 12/16. Pans of dough stored uncovered in chest freezers; evidence of leaking in kitchen, dry storage and over display cases holding baked pastries. Correct by 02/14.

(A/95) Slim Chickens, 8170 W. I-40. Beard guards needed in kitchen and food prep area; lids not on iced teas; chocolate syrup must be refrigerated after opening; dishes stacked wet; inside of coolers must be clean to sight and touch; drain under three-compartment sink must be repaired to prevent water pooling on floor; ice accumulating around freezer unit of walk-in freezer. Correct by 02/07.

(A/96) Starbucks Coffee #6634, 2335 S. Georgia St. Employees without hair protection; oatmilk, syrup, coffee, sauces and cold brew containers, single-serve cups and lids stored directly on floor; all unisex or women’s bathrooms must have a covered trash can. Correct by 02/14.

(A/94) Taco Villa #17, 5770 W. Amarillo Blvd. Walk-in freezer out of temperature and must be repaired as soon as possible; no paper towels at hand sink in back prep area. Correct by 11/20. All thawing must be under running water or in the coolers; all non-food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch (repeat violation). Correct by 02/08.

(B/860 Taqueria El Tapatio #3, 2301 12th Ave., Canyon. Chile rellenos stacked too high on hot holding table and not maintaining proper temperature. Correct by 11/17. All food held more than 24 hours must be date marked (repeat violation); no hot water at two hand sinks; paper towels needed at all hand sinks; mop bucket and other items stored in front of hand sinks; ice scoop for large ice machine cracked and must be replaced. Correct by 11/24. Exit door by bathroom needs weather stripping; employee drink on food prep surface without a lid and straw; multiple food items without lids (repeat violation); scoop handle touching flour (repeat violation); knives stored in a crack between the wall and make table (repeat violation); dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); cleaning needed throughout kitchen. Correct by 02/12.

(A/91) Thai Thai Restaurant, 2515 S. Grand St. Raw pork and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler in front of grill. Correct by 11/18. Water at hand sinks in restrooms not reaching adequate temperature. Correct by 11/28. Heavy food debris and grease accumulation on cart holding spices and sauces; acoustic ceiling tiles in restrooms must be replaced with nonabsorbent tile (repeat violation); heavy food debris under rack holding dishes; dust on walls must be cleaned (repeat violation); doors to both restrooms must be self-closing. Correct by 02/13. Household cooler must be removed from kitchen and replaced with commercial grade equipment (repeat violation). Correct by 03/15.

(A/95) The Plaza Restaurant, 2102 S. Soncy Road. Desserts must be date marked. Correct by 11/19. Tortilla chips must be covered and stored six inches off ground (repeat violation); bowl in bulk rice used as scoop (repeat violation); light bulbs burned out in vent hood system. Correct by 02/07.

(A/95) Toot ‘n Totum #3, 5409 E. Amarillo Blvd. Tea nozzles need to be cleaned. Correct by 11/19. Walk-in cooler floor needs to be cleaned (repeat violation); floor under soda bibs needs to be cleaned. Correct by 02/14.

(A/96) Toot ‘n Totum #15, 5805 S. Georgia St. Hand drying towels needed at all hand sinks at all times. Correct by 11/10. Condensate dripping onto top of box of food in walk-in freezer; dust accumulating on top of equipment and on shelves. Correct by 02/08.

(A/99) Toot ‘n Totum #67, 4520 S. Georgia St. Dust accumulating on shelves (repeat violation). Correct by 02/12.

(A/94) Toot ‘n Totum #83, 1540 S. Coulter St. Hot hold in customer area not holding at proper temperature. Correct by 11/12. Gap at back door must be sealed; lids not on iced teas; light bulb burned out in vent system. Correct by 02/07.

(B/80) Tortilleria Lupita, 4013 S.E. 10th Ave. Eggs stored at ambient temperature; food in make table at improper temperatures. COS. Spray bottle of degreaser stored above and next to food items. Correct by 11/13. Make table cooler at improper temperature; no soap at hand sink. Correct by 11/20. Food handler certification needed. Correct by 12/10. Gaps at back door next to restrooms must be sealed; employee items must be stored in a designated area; containers of chemical sanitizing solutions must be stored off the floor; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; to-go cup used as scoop for food items; heavy dust and mold accumulation on fans in cooler; ceiling beginning to peel and must be repaired to be smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable; doors to restrooms must be selfclosing; covered trash can needed in women’s restroom; hand washing sign needed in men’s restroom. Correct by 02/087.

(A/99) Tortilleria Lupita – Mobile, 4013 S.E. 10th Ave. Screen for small window in back is ripped and must be replaced; holes in back door and gap along bottom of door must be sealed. Correct by 02/08.

(A/98) Tropical Smoothie Café, 1909 S. Georgia St. Single-serve equipment stored in boxes on floor (repeat violation). COS. Gap at door closest to cook station must be sealed. Correct by 02/13.

(A/97) Tsunami Restaurant, 1108 Bell St. Spider webs around door must be removed (repeat violation); all food stored in containers must be labeled; inside coolers and freezers must be clean to sight and touch (repeat violation). Correct by 02/08.

(A/92) Twins Discount 3, 941 S. Grand St. Air gap needed for three-compartment sink. Correct by 11/18. No paper towels at hand sink in food prep area or restroom. Correct by 11/25. Hole along bottom of back door must be sealed; ceiling tiles above sinks and in restroom must be non-absorbent material (repeat violation); restroom door must be self-closing. Correct by 02/13.

(A/94) V and M Discount Store, 1000 .W. 10th Ave. Soda fountain dirty. Correct by 11/18. Exposed wood at soda fountain must be painted to be smooth and durable. Correct by 11/25. All surfaces must be clean to sight and touch (repeat violation). Correct by 02/13.

(A/96) Wal-Mart #755 Bakery, 4610 S. Coulter St. No paper towels at wash station. Correct by 11/19. Bread cooling on racks must be covered at all times (repeat violation); hole in ceiling tile must be repaired. Correct by 02/07.

(A/98) Wal-Mart #755 Meat & Seafood, 4610 S. Coulter St. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 11/19.

(A/97) Wal-Mart Supercenter #755, 4610 S. Coulter St. Multiple dented cans and opened boxes on shelves (repeat violation). Correct by 11/12.

(A/96) Wal-Mart #7362, 2035 S.E. 34th Ave. Several dented cans on shelves for sale (repeat violation). COS. Dust and soil accumulating on fans in several coolers. Correct by 02/14.

(A/98) Wal-Mart Deli #7362, 2035 S.E. 34th Ave. Test strips had become wet and were not usable. Correct by 11/26.

(A/98) Whataburger #758, 6120 W. Hollywood Road. Condensate dripping onto boxes of food in walkin freezer; mold and dust accumulating on light fixture in walk-in cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 02/07.

(A/92) Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. Raw chicken stored next to hot dogs and other ready-to-eat items. COS. Thick layer of ice in reach-in deep freezer. Correct by 11/26. New weather stripping needed on both back doors; soda dispensing boxes and tomatoes in boxes on floor in storage room; ceiling tiles in soda dispensing area must be non-absorbent. Correct by 02/14.

(A/96) Wienerschnitzel, 4431 Bell St. Open products not date marked in ice cream refrigerator; hamburger patties and jalapeno poppers in freezers without lids; build-up underneath spouts of soda machine near drive-thru. COS.

(A/93) Wienerschnitzel #192, 2801 S. Western St. Onions and ice cream mix in walk-in cooler, can on cabinet in back and ice cream mix in ice cream refrigerator all without dates opened or expired; several items in containers without lids in freezer by fryers (repeat violation); dried tea around outside of tea dispenser spouts (repeat violation). COS. Mold on ice machine near dispenser spout. Correct by 11/25. Household fly traps hanging inside building. Correct by 02/13.

(A/98) Willow Vista Intermediate, 7600 Pavillard Drive. Hand sink blocked. Correct by 11/25.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Nov. 20, 2022