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 web-site, 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 KOA, 1100 Folsom Road.

Catholic Charities Emergency Youth Shelter, 1645 N.W. 10th Ave.

Catholic Charities Interfaith Hunger Project, 1900 N. Spring St.

Cornerstone Outreach Center, 1111 N. Buchanan St.

Hope Springs Enterprises LLC, 2300 N. Western St.

Kilo Grub, 2300 N. Western St.

Mitch E’s, 2300 N. Western St.

Mitch E’s Mobile Food Unit, 2300 N. Western St.

Taco Guapo, 1415 Sunrise Drive.

Toot ‘n Totum #54, 6698 River Road.

Yum In A Bun, 4518 S. Georgia St.

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

Cattleman’s Café, 3801 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Element Craft Barbeque Catering, 808 S. Houston St.

Faith City Mission, 600 N. Tyler St.

Fav’s Catering, 706 S.W. 16th Ave.

Fav’s Mobile, 706 S.W. 16th Ave.

Mitch E’s Catering, 2300 N. Western St.

Sam’s Southern Eatery, 4317 Teckla Blvd.

Super Bowl Noodle, 810 Columbine St.

Texas Steak Express, 21600 S. Kentucky St.

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

(A/93) Allsup’s #102166, 302 N. 15th St., Canyon. Wheat bread in plastic packaging contaminated with moisture and debris on shelves. COS. Sanitizing test strips needed. Correct by 07/03. Food in coolers in original packaging not correctly covered when not being used; ice build-up on condensation unit and fans of walk-in freezer; ice build-up on floor; all food must be stored at least six inches above the floor; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; ventilation hood systems and filters must be cleaned. Correct by 09/21.

(A/98) Amarillo Discount, 4000 River Road. Tile missing on floor of walk-in cooler; sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 09/22.

(A/92) Amarillo International Store, 827 Martin Road. Different meats must have labels, source of meat and weight; chemicals must be stored sway from food. Correct by 06/26. Gaps at back door must be sealed; bottoms inside some reach-ins heavily soiled. Correct by 09/21.

(B/89) Aye San Bu, 5621 E. Amarillo Blvd. Chicken feet placed directly on top of beef tripe. Correct by 06/30. Items in hand sink in bathroom; bare wood surfaces in food areas must be painted. Correct by 07/07. Onions and other items stored directly on floor; ice scoop stored inside ice maker; pork refrigerator soiled with blood and other liquid; excessive amount of refuse by back door must be removed. Correct by 09/25.

(A/97) Big Baby’s, 814 N. Highland St. Grease trap is not large enough and must get written permission from restaurant owner to discharge waste into their grease trap. Correct by 07/27.

(A/94) Big Texan Starlight Ranch-Baby Bar, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Soda spouts need to be cleaned and sanitized. Correct by 06/27. Sanitizing test strips needed. Correct by 07/04. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/22.

(A/97) Big Texan Starlight Ranch-Bar, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Sanitizing test strips needed. Correct by 07/04. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/22.

(A/91) Chicken Express, 7301 W. K-40. Sanitizer buckets not prepared; torn seals on coolers and warmers must be replaced. COS. Gaps at back door must be sealed; dust accumulation above chicken warmer, tea brewer, vents above ice machine and food warmers in dish area; coving needed in area where drink syrups are stored; floor in two walk-in coolers beginning to come apart; sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 09/25.

(A/94) Drury Inn & Suites, 8540 W. I-40. Sanitizer buckets not prepared; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS. Ice buckets must be stored up-side down; self service silverware must be in its own wrapping or only handle side is touched by customer. Correct by 09/25.

(A/99) Elote’s Con Ritmo, 2408 E. Amarillo Blvd. Sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 09/27.

(A/95) Euro-Thai Grill 22, 2501 S. Arthur St. Sanitizer too strong; sanitizer test strips needed. Correct by 06/26. Consumer advisory must be posted on menu or on signage indicating food allergens or undercooked meats. Correct by 07/03.

(A/96) Family Dollar Store #2387, 831 Martin Road. Hand sink not properly supplied. Correct by 07/03. Three-compartment sink soiled and needs to be cleaned. Correct by 09/21.

(A/94) Flamingo’s Latin Bar and Grill, 701 E. Amarillo Blvd. Food stacked improperly in cooler. COS. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; ice bins must be stored up-side down. Correct by 09/26.

(B/87) Golden Lotus, 2417 E. Amarillo Blvd. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. COS. Raw beef prepped but not refrigerated after and was out of temperature. Correct by 07/01. Several cut vegetables not date marked; food thermometer needed in kitchen at all times; cutting board is heavily scored and needs to be sanded or replaced. Correct by 07/08. Food must be covered when stored; all food must be stored at least six inches above the floor; fish thawing improperly; nonfood contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; ventilation hood systems and filers must be cleaned. Correct by 09/26.

(A/97) Herrera’s Cook Shack, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Sanitizing test strips needed. Correct by 07/04. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/22.

(A/92) Kathy’s Kitchen, 4517 State Highway 136. Clean utensils in dirty container. COS. Sanitizer test strips needed; cutting boards must be sanded or replaced; sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces; exposed wood must be painted or stained; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/22.

(A/94) Madina International Food Market, 823 Martin Road. Items in hand sink in back; freezer must be cleaned and defrosted. Correct by 07/03. Gaps at back door must be sealed; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/21.

(A/97) Marisco’s El Big Boy, 2813 S.W. 6th Ave. Food thawing improperly. COS. Gaps at back door must be sealed; items in walk-in stored directly on the floor. Correct by 09/26.

(A/93) McDonald’s, 1815 S. Grand St. No paper towels at hand sink. COS. French fry fryer grease heavily soiled and needs to be cleaned. Correct by 07/03. Bacon stored on top shelf and not protected; light cover heavily soiled with food substance; dishwasher drain heavily soiled with lettuce. Correct by 09/28.

(A/95) Mini Mart, 1319 N. Mirror St. Hole in wall must be covered. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses; underside of soda fountain sticky; a covered trash receptacle is needed in the bathroom; sign needed at hand sink in bathroom indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 09/25.

(A/99) Ol’ Fogies, 1501 S. Arthur St. Food thawing improperly. Correct by 09/26.

(B/89) Pak A Sak #22, 14841 FM 2590. Tea and vending spouts must be cleaned and sanitized; a copy of the most recent bacteriology report with a negative result must be available for inspection; a copy of the most recent grease trap manifest must be available for inspection. Correct by 09/26. Food items/single serve items must be stored at least six inches off the floor; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/21.

(A/91) Penguin Hut, 903 E. Amarillo Blvd. Debris inside ice machine. Correct by 06/30. Items in hand sink in back and no soap or paper towels. Correct by 07/07. Gaps at back door must be sealed; under side of soda machine sticky; a covered trash receptacle is needed in women’s bathroom; sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 09/25.

(A/92) Pescaraz, 3415 Bell St. Large container of marinara sauce in walk-in cooler not cooled to proper temperature. COS. A Certified Food Manager must be on site at all times. Correct by 07/14. Personal drinks throughout the kitchen next to food and food prep surfaces; scoop handle touching flour; dishes stacked wet; old food debris on seasoning station next to grill and oven. Correct by 09/28.

(A/99) Pic N Save, 3301 E. Amarillo Blvd. Underside of soda dispenser sticky. COS.

(A/96) Pizza Hut, 23404 N.E. 24th Ave. No sanitizer in ware washing machine. COS. Dishes stacked wet; cheese scoop handle touching cheese. Correct by 09/28.

(A/99) Pure Water Ice & Tea, 504 23rd St. Rear, Canyon. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 09/22.

(A/94) Rocket Brews, 1506 E. Amarillo Blvd., Space 100. Discolored spots inside ice machine; inside ice chute is dirty. Correct by 07/01. Cutting board is heavily scored and stained and needs to be sanded or replaced. Correct by 07/08. Covered trash receptacle is needed in restroom. Correct by 09/26.

(A/97) Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon, 901 23rd St., Canyon. Seal leaking on holding unit in bake area; nonfoodcontact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; ceiling tiles in back storage area over mop sink and over washing machine must be nonabsorbent material. Correct by 09/22.

(C/87) Shwe Myine Thu, 5625 E. Amarillo Blvd. Take-out containers must be stored at least six inches above the floor; food thawing on counters. COS. Cold table holding cold food was out of service; rice in rice cooker at improper temperature; dirty lid stored with clean dishes. Correct by 07/02. Several foods with incorrect date markings; a thermometer must be available on cook line at all times; sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces; all wood must be painted so it is easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Correct by 07/09. Back area heavily soiled with spider webs; handles of scoops touching food in bulk food containers; meat in freezer must be labeled; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; any non-working lights must be replaced. Correct by 09/27.

(B/86) Sunshine Coffee, 3410 N.E. 24th Ave. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS. A direct connection may not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed. Correct by 07/03. Foods were not date marked; wall behind hand sink needs to be covered to be cleanable and nonabsorbent; ceiling above serving area needs to be replaced or covered to be cleanable and non-absorbent. Correct by 07/10. Gaps at back door must be sealed; freezer must be cleaned out and defrosted; scoop handles touching food in bulk containers; vent hood and filters need to be cleaned; ceiling behind hand sink must be smooth, durable and easily cleanable; air conditioner is leaking and must be cleaned and repaired; sign needed at hand sink indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 09/28.

(B/85) Super Mercado Los Olivos, 3803 N.E. 24th Ave. Pork portioned in the freezer needs to be labeled; food must be stored in food grade containers. Correct by 06/26. A Certified Food Manager must be on site at all times; food handler certification needed. Correct by 07/03. Gaps at back door must be sealed; unprotected ready-to-eat food on top of bread rack; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; non-working bulbs in vent hood system must be replaced; wall board in bakery needs to be replaced to be smooth, durable and nonabsorbent. Correct by 09/21.

(A/94) Sybil B. Harrington Learning Center II, 2500 Dale St. Food in refrigeration must be protected from cross contamination according to the chart for food separation. Correct by 07/02. Cereal and eggs must be date marked. Correct by 07/09. Gaps at back door must be sealed. Correct by 09/27.

(C/75) Thai House Restaurant, 5601 E. Amarillo Blvd. All meat in walk-in cooler stacked incorrectly; ware washing machine not dispensing sanitizer; employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves between changing tasks. Correct by 07/03. A HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plan is needed for dehydrating beef, making beef jerky and food that is partially cooked; all foods not used within 24 hours must be date marked; cutting board heavily scored and must be sanded or replaced; dish machine not dispensing sanitizer; gaps at side door in service area must be sealed; employee beverages in back without lids and straws; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses; uncovered items in reach-in cooler; onions stored directly on the floor; fish thawing improperly; scoops handles touching food in bulk containers; food additives on cook line must be labeled with common name; meats in freezer and walk-in must be labeled; walls and ceilings soiled with food debris. Correct by 09/28.

(A/92) Toot ‘n Totum #98, 1200 N. Western St. Returned items stored in hand sink. COS. Pizza cheese and sauce not date marked. Correct by 07/09. Gaps at back door must be sealed; iced tea containers must have lids; box of sauce stored directly on the ground; under side of soda and coffee dispensers heavily soiled; sign needed at hand sinks indicating for hand washing only. Correct by 09/27.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for July 3, 2022