Restaurant inspections: Scores for Doll House, Super Mercado, Thai Yoshi, more

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:

Crossmark, 8952 Westgate W. Pkwy.

El Tigre, 6817 Wolflin Ave.

El Tigre Mobile, 6817 Wolflin Ave.

High Plains Food Bank, 815 Ross St.

Pepito's Catering, 408 23rd St., Canyon.

Rockin Nutrition, 3428 S. Western St.

Tap Truck Amarillo, 4400 S. Washington St.

The Spice Gal, 3319 Bell St.

The Zone, 6010 S.W. 34trh Ave.

Volcano Koran BBQ, 8618 W. I-40.

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

Arbys, 2020 Ross Osage Drive.

Burger King #3432, 1314 Ross St.

Chilis Bar & Grill, 5016 S. Coulter St.

Grub Stop, 910 N. Fillmore St.

Hilton Garden Inn Amarillo, 9000 W. I-40.

Holiday Inn West Medical Center, 8231 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Hud's, 7311 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Lazy Gator, 6103 Hillside Road, Suite 100.

Microtel Inn & Suites, 1501 Ross St.

Pak A Sak #14, 6320 Bell St.

Palio's Pizza Café, 3562 S. Soncy Road, Suite 301.

Pizza Planet, 6801 Bell St.

Popeyes #9045, 7300 Bell St.

Road Ranger Travel Center 286, 11215 E. I-40.

S.E.A. Market, 2632 S.W. 34th Ave.

Taste Of Thai, 1900 S.E. 34th Ave., Suite 1100.

Tasty Hot Dog, 1915 S. Washington St., Suite 300.

Toot ‘n Totum #79, 6802 Wolflin Ave.

Torchy's Tacos, 3562 S. Soncy Road.

Verdure Bar, 5701 Time Square, Space 100.

Verdure Café, 5701 Time Square, Space 100.

Wienerschnitzel, 1501 Ross St.

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

(A/90) Allsups #102166, 302 N. 15th St., Canyon. Dented cans on aisle; build-up of residue from previous use on milk shake dispenser and coffee maker. COS. Fruit/vegetables stored on ground; excessive ice build-up in walk-in refrigerators and freezer; heavy build-up of grease in grease trap; broken handle in freezer. Correct by 01/29/2025.

(B/86) Braum's Ice Cream #60, 1900 S. Grand St. No time stamps on raw shelled eggs, deli meat, liquid eggs and cooked sausage in cold holding at improper temperatures; food items on line without time mark; chemical spray bottle stored on food contact surface; two containers of cooked beef patties in walk-in cooler without date marks. COS. No food thermometer at cook line. Correct by 07/08. Damaged floor tiles in front of fryer pooling liquid. Correct by 09/24.

(A/96) Burger King, 1301 23rd St., Canyon. Tools stored in kitchen area; dirty cloth gloves in vegetable washing station (repeat violation). COS. Multiple flies in building. Correct by 10/25.

(A/96) Chick-Fil-A, 5544 W. Amarillo Blvd. Ice build-up in multiple coolers; items stacked wet; buildup from gloves on multiple door handles of equipment; multiple coolers with missing or burned out light bulbs. Correct by 10/24.

(B/86) Church's Chicken #592, 2002 S. Georgia St. Food at improper temperature in cold holding unit near drive-thru window; no sanitizer buckets prepared; heavily soiled scoop handle in flour; coleslaw from previous days not date marked; no toilet tissue in men’s restroom. COS. Food handler certificates needed and must be maintained on premises. Correct by 07/22. Several flies in dining area; trash on floor in storage room (repeat violation). Correct by 09/29. Several pieces of equipment not working properly. Correct by 01/02/2025.

(A/99) Conner Place, 2 Cottonwood Lane, Canyon. Air conditioning vent dirty and accumulating dust. Correct by 09/30.

(A/96) Country Inn & Suites, 2000 S. Soncy Road. Sanitizer too weak; heavy dirt/dust build-up on fan in kitchen area. COS.

(A/98) Creek House Honey Farm, 5005 4th Ave., Canyon. No sanitizer test strips. COS.

(A/94) CVS Pharmacy #7762, 2012 S. Washington St. No Certified Food Manager; CFM certificate must be posted in view of public. Correct by 07/29. Heavy dust accumulating on shelves (repeat violation); hand washing sign needed in restrooms. Correct by 09/25.

(B/85) Denny's #8557, 9601 E. I-40. Pancake batter containing raw eggs left out of refrigeration on cook’s line counter at improper temperature; employee did not change gloves after handling raw hamburger meat before handling RTE (ready-to-eat) bread; unwashed strawberries and grapes stored over RTE foods in server’s line reach-in refrigerator. COS. No CFM on site; no food handler certificates; ice cream scoop and a spoon in hand sink near tea dispensers. Correct by 07/11. Water in ice cream scoop heated well at improper temperature; build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler; build-up on walk-in cooler and freezer doors; heavy carbon build-up on vent hood filters over cooking area; rust on shelves in walk-in cooler; damaged floor tiles on cook’s line with water pooling; ceiling and vent damage near office and dish washing area. Correct by 09/29.

(C/76) Doll House, 4523 Canyon Drive. Open container of sauce requiring refrigeration at room temperature in dry storage; several foods not date marked; raw shelled eggs and flour for battering raw chicken stored above RTE foods; grill and tops of spice containers and soiled wares at grill need cleaning; sanitizer empty at three compartment sink; can of Raid insecticide at bar; raw chicken stored in plastic grocery bags; foods without lids or protective wrappings; standing water in kitchen around three-compartment sink. COS. No food handler or CFM certificates; roaches in three-compartment sink; heavy grease accumulation on vent hood filters (repeat violation); heavy debris on walk-in cooler fans (repeat violation); heavy grease build-up on wall and floor next to fryer in kitchen (repeat violation); current invoice for servicing of grease trap must be provided. Correct by 07/08. Holes in wall in kitchen around three-compartment sink and equipment need repairing (repeat violation); carpet under ice machine must be removed (repeat violation). Correct by 08/25.

(A/96) Dollar General #4285, 3412 S. Georgia St. Dust on several packed containers; splatter from sodas and other food on shelves (repeat violation); several floor tiles missing (repeat violation); door to restroom must be self-closing. Correct by 09/23.

(A/96) Dollar General Store #10043, 400 Harrell Lane, Canyon. No soap or hand towels for use. COS Debris build-up in restrooms (repeat violation); no covers on both restroom receptacles. Correct by 01/29/2025.

(A/96) Dominos Pizza, 5914 Hillside Road. Food in make table at improper temperature; permit must be posted in view of public. COS.

(A/94) Don’t Worry Shaved Ice, 4515 S. Georgia St. Mayonnaise in cooler at improper temperature. COS. Household heating equipment must be removed. Correct by 06/26. No food handler certificates on site. Correct by 07/10.

(B/84) El Bracero Mexican Restaurant, 2028 Paramount Blvd. Beans in walk-in cooler at improper temperature; refried beans in steam table at improper temperature; chili container date mark expired; several containers of food without date marks. COS. Person in charge did not demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles and requirements of this rule; no test strips for quaternary and chlorine sanitizers; food debris and grease on shelves in walk-in cooler; chip crumbs on top of tortilla chip dispenser. Correct by 07/08. Food debris on knife magnet (repeat violation); vinyl covering peeling off exposing raw wood on shelves above prep table near dish area (repeat violation); light needs to be replaced in walk-in cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 10/25.

(A/92) El Rincon De La Cruda LLC, 2706 S. Osage St. Date last shellstock from container is sold or served must be recorded on tag or label; TCS (temperature/time controlled for safety) food in cooler not date marked; cutting board heavily scored. COS. Handle missing on hand sink; urrent invoice for servicing of grease trap must be provided. Correct by 07/08.

(A/96) Eskimo Hut, 4201 S. Western St. Heavy rust accumulation on top of opening for dispensing on ice machine; syrup on wall behind squirt bottles, under daiquiri machines and above three-compartment sink (repeat violation); dust, debris and syrup on floor in areas throughout establishment; trash between wall and beer cooler must be removed (repeat violation); floor in walk-in beer cooler coming loose and wood has areas no longer non-absorbent (repeat violation); large hole in wall under three-compartment sink; hand washing sign needed in restroom; food handler certificates must be maintained on premises. Correct by 09/23.

(A/96) Family Dollar #32795, 4301 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 500. No Certified Food Manager; food handler certificates needed. Correct by 07/26.

(A/96) Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation, 1625 Point West Pkwy. Cutting boards deeply scored; layer of water and juice splatters under juice machine; light bulb burned out in cooler; in-use household refrigerator must be removed. Correct by 09/24.

(A/97) 575 Pizzeria Mobile, 7710 Hillside Road, Space 700. Cold hold make table not keeping food at proper temperature. COS.

(A/90) Golden Waffle Company, 6017 Hillside Road, Suite 250. Many containers of food in cooler out of date; employee left restroom and did not wash hands before putting on gloves; employee items must be stored in a designated area; scoops without handles stored in food (repeat violation). COS. Unwrapped coffee stir sticks for self service; towels used to line shelf storing to-go boxes and sanitizer bucket to absorb any spills from sanitizer. Correct by 09/23.

(A/96) Hoots Pub, 2426 Hobbs Road. Food and drinks in walk-in cooler at improper temperatures. COS. Large gap at top of walk-in cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 06/26/2025.

(B/86) Hyatt Place, 8985 W. Amarillo Blvd. Boiled eggs, melons, shredded cheese, salsa and cream cheese at improper temperatures. COS. Bowls holding cold food for customers out of temperature; no paper towels at sink in kitchen (repeat violation); no soap at hand sink in bar (repeat violation); heavy calcium build-up inside and around dispensing areas of ice machines in customer areas; no detergent in dishwasher. Correct by 07/08. Cutting board deeply scored; ice scoop at bar stored in bucket of water; old food debris on coffee machine and cooler doors; hand washing sign needed in employee restroom; permit and score card not posted in visible area; Food Manager certificate not posted. Correct by 12/24.

(A/94) It’s A Punjabi Affair, 4201 Bushland Blvd. Sauces and Naan bread not dated. COS. Uncovered food in coolers and slow cooking; cutting board deeply scored; food items unlabeled; dust on cooler fans and ceiling near vents. Correct by 12/24.

(A/90) KB Playhouse, 3121 E. I-40. Bar gun nozzles and lip of ice machine need cleaning. COS. Certified Food Manager certificate not posted. Correct by 07/06. Sanitizer test strips needed; mop sink must be installed; food handler certificates needed and must be maintained on premises. Correct by 07/08.

(A/94) Kimble Learning Center, 2200 S.E. 10th Ave. Several dented cans in dry storage area; sponge on clean utensil rack at three-compartment sink (repeat violation); build-up on can opener holder; in-use knife block not easily cleanable. COS.

(A/99) Mimi's Snack Bar, 3520 S.E. 27th Ave. Absorbent board behind three-compartment ink needs to be sealed. Correct by 09/24.

(A/97) Munchies Beer N Snacks, 2509 S.W. 3rd Ave. Meats in walk-in cooler not labeled; wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS.

(A/96) Pak A Sak #1, 2800 4th Ave., Canyon. Residue build-up from previous use on plastic dispenser in coffee maker (repeat violation). COS. Heavy debris build-up on vent hood in pizza station and blowers in reach-in coolers. Correct by 01/29/2025.

(A/93) Pak A Sak #22, 14841 FM 2590. Substance build-up on soda nozzle; boxes and crates blocking hand sink. COS. Flies in building; dust build-up on fans in walk-in coolers. Correct by 12/23.

(A/95) Pepito’s Mexican Restaurant, 408 23rd St., Canyon. Sanitizing concentration in buckets too strong; wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; CFM certificate must be posted in view of public. COS.

(B/88) Pilot Travel Center #723, 9601 E. I-40. Apples on display for self-service need to be packaged/wrapped or protected by other means; spray bottle of purple chemical not labeled; boxes of cups stored on floor in storage room; build-up on ice scoop holder near ice machine. COS. Food handler certificates needed and must be maintained on premises. Correct by 07/11. Build-up on walk-in cooler door and shelves; heavy dark build-up on floor under pizza oven. Correct by 09/29.

(A/96) Pizza Hut, 220 23rd St., Canyon. CFM certificate must be posted in view of public. COS. Broken gasket in walk in freezer. Correct by 07/07. Extensive dust build-up above pizza oven in vent hood and in air vents near exit door (repeat violation). Correct by 09/25.

(A/94) Red Roof Inn, 6800 W. I-40. No food handler certificates on site; grease trap must be pumped out and invoice provided. Correct by 07/29. Dead roaches on floor by ice machine; employee food items touching customer food items; several utensils sitting on counter between uses. Correct by 12/25.

(B/86) Sabaidee, 3318 S. Georgia St. Food at improper temperature in cooler in front of dish/preparation area; several containers with old date labels or no labels. COS. Heavy dried food debris from previous days on tongs used for raw meats. Correct by 07/04. Hose attached to faucet without proper backflow prevention. Correct by 07/08. Heavy food debris and mold accumulation in reach-in cooler in front of grill (repeat violation); coving needed along back wall next to ice machine and flour/rice containers (repeat violation); build-up of grease, food and dust in several areas in establishment (repeat violation); wood table in dish washing area beginning to fall apart (repeat violation); strong odor coming from grease trap in kitchen; large hole cut on top of grease trap; several pipes and floor drains heavily soiled. Correct by 09/29.

(A/91) Sonic Drive In, 1900 S. Grand St. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves after touching hair; sanitizer stored above RTE food; thick layer of debris and grease on grease receptacle. COS. Melted/damaged cover on unit holding raw beef patties next to grill. Correct by 12/26.

(B/89) Sonic Drive In, 4320 S.W. 45th Ave. Employee did not wash hands after handling personal cell phone; employee handled buns with bare hands after using cell phone. COS. Condensate dripping onto food containers in reach-in freezer; food debris, dust and grease build-up on several pieces of equipment in cooking area; vent hood beginning to drip over grill and needs to be cleaned; grease spill on pavement by grease bin by dumpsters and heavy accumulation on top side of bin; trash, food debris and standing water in areas under equipment; food handler certificates must be maintained on premises. Correct by 12/26.

(B/84) Super Mercado Los Olivos, 3803 N.E. 24th Ave. Carnitas in hot holding at improper temperature; deli meat and cheese refrigerator not holding at proper temperature; several containers in bakery not labeled. COS. Raw bacon stored over RTE foods in display refrigerator; food handler certificates must be maintained on premises; several packaged foods without complete labeling throughout store; food stored in open cans in walk-in cooler; food stored in to-go bags in freezer. Correct by 07/05. Certified Food Manager certificate must be posted in view of people. Correct by 09/23.

(A/99) Sweet by Cara Linn, 7406 S.W. 34th Ave. Food contact items stored on floor. COS.

(B/86) Taco Villa, 101 N. 23rd St., Canyon. Lettuce, tomatoes and onions on line reach-ins holding at improper temperature; heavily dented cans on metal rack (repeat violation); heavy build-up on soda nozzle; food thermometers not calibrated; multiple flies in building. COS. White barrels containing beans and rice not labeled; heavy grease build-up on vent hoods (repeat violation). Correct by 10/25.

(B/85) Tacos El Tule 2, 3623 N.E. 24th Ave. Raw beef and raw eggs stored over RTE foods in reach-in cooler; chlorine sanitizer solution too weak; several uncovered items in reach-in coolers; knives stored between two pieces of equipment. COS. Expired Food Manager certificate posted; to-go bag used as liner in container of cooked rice. Correct by 07/15. Loose wires on fryer basket; damaged wooden shelves in dry storage area near walk-in cooler; rust on shelves in walk-in cooler; damaged areas of walls in back room and doorway to walk-in cooler; foods handler certificates must be maintained on premises. Correct by 09/30.

(B/85) Taqueria Sanchez, 3405 S. Georgia St. Items in make table cooler at improper temperature; pan of beans on flat grill at improper temperature; prepared food in both coolers without date marks; employee washed hands in three-compartment ink; sliding door and driver’s side window open and unscreened. COS. Grocery bag used to store diced meat. Correct by 07/02. Build-up on pieces of equipment. Correct by 09/24.

(A/98) Target Store #221, 8201 W. I-40. Salt in unlabeled container; soda spill by distribution area and dust on ceiling by signage (repeat violation). Correct by 12/25.

(B/84) Thai Yoshi, 3314 S. Washington St. Raw chicken sitting out a improper temperature; raw fish and raw shrimp stored over uncovered vegetables in glass door reach-in cooler; dish washing machine not dispensing sanitizer. COS. Person in charge did not have knowledge of food-borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and requirements of this rule. Correct by 07/05. Employee did not know how to properly test pH of sushi rice ready to use; no buffer to calibrate pH meter on site. Correct by 07/08. Several uncovered containers of food in reach-in coolers; several containers of spices with scoops inside with handles touching top of food or without any handles; heavy dust accumulating on top of heat lamp at kitchen window. Correct by 09/23.

(A/90) Toot ‘n Totum #7, 1801 S. Grand St. Chili cheese dispenser not holding at proper temperature; thawed hot dogs and sausages in walk-in cooler improperly date marked; raw shelled eggs stored above RTE foods. COS. No thermometer in refrigerated unit storing raw shelled eggs and RTE foods; buildup and food debris in bottom of freezers and outside of ice dispenser; hand washing sign needed at hand sink. Correct by 07/05.

(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #19, 3609 S. Washington St. Debris on counters and drink dispensing equipment; debris from remodel on single-service items and counters. COS.

(A/96) Toot ‘n Totum #24, 2024 S. Washington St. Quaternary sanitizer too weak. COS. Dust accumulating on shelves; dried syrup and trash under soda machine in drive-thru. (repeat violation). Correct by 09/24.

(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #64, 2621 S. Osage St. Chili cheese dispenser not holding at proper temperature. COS.

(A/95) Toot ‘n Totum #65, 2500 S. Georgia St. Quaternary sanitizer in spray bottle too strong. COS. Dust accumulating on shelves and on ice cream freezer; door to restroom must be self-closing. Correct by 06/26/2025.

(A/97) Tune Up – The Manly Salon, 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 100. Chemical in spray bottle and three-compartment sink holding unlabeled sanitizer. COS.

(A/95) Wendy’s, 407 23rd St., Canyon. Employee handled raw bacon without gloves. COS. Excessive ice build-up in freezer; debris build-up on vent hoods; grease trap needs to be pumped. Correct by 11/29.

(A/95) Wendy’s #5393, 7236 S.W. 34th Ave. Employee did not wash hands when changing tasks. COS. Ice build-up inside reach-in freezers by fryers; slime on side of soda machine and in dra ining area; permit, score card and food manager’s certificate must be posted within 10 feet of front door (repeat violation). Correct by 10/23.

(A/98) Whataburger #397, 2424 S. Georgia St. Food build-up on several pieces of equipment and on wall of walk-in cooler. COS. Condensate dripping onto packages of food in reach-in cooler next to fryers. Correct by 12/31.

(A/97) Wing Stop #1696, 5512 Gem Lake Road, Space 700. Food in containers without covers; ice dripping on food containers in walk-in freezer; old syrup and hard water build-up on soda machine spout area; items stacked wet; old food debris and mold growth on non-food contact surfaces. Correct by 12/25.

(A/95) Yellow City Grind, 4410 Bell St. Sanitizer at three-compartment sink not working; metal bowl used as scoop (repeat violation); two large tubs of powder not labeled. COS.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for July 7, 2024