Restaurant inspections: Here's how Allsups, Rib Crib, Wendy's scored
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:
Armadillo Jacks Skate Plex, 9721 S. Coulter St.
El Tigre Mobile, 6817 Wolflin Ave.
Purple Flamingo Pops Catering, 2821 Wolflin Ave.
Wesley Community Day Care-South Campus, 4801 S. Austin St.
The following establishments had a score of A/100 during a follow-up inspection:
Cefco Convenience Store, 1917 Bell St.
Dollar General #6422, 7125 Bell St.
Dollar Tree #2905, 5752 W. Amarillo Blvd.
Family Dollar Store #25045, 2500 S.W. 10th Ave.
Joe Taco Taqueria, 7312 Wallace Blvd.
Jubba Grocery, 3506 N.E. 24th Ave., Space 100.
LaBella Pizzeria Hillside, 7230 Hillside Road.
La Frontera, 1401 S. Arthur St.
Let It Snow, 7141 Stagecoach Trail.
Pacific Rim, 2061 Paramount Blvd.
Shark Beach Mobile, 1505 E. FM 1151.
Starbucks Coffee #14191, 3512 E. I-40.
Toot ‘n Totum #79, 6802 Wolflin Ave.
Urban Air, 7701 W. I-40.
These establishments received the following scores for being out of compliance as stated:
(A/90) Allsups #102166, 302 N. 15th St, Canyon. Dead insects, grease and food debris in utensil holder (repeat violation); sanitizer for food contact surfaces too strong (repeat violation). COS. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test kit needed (repeat violation); single-use container with no handle used to scoop seasonings (repeat violation); mold build-up on F’Real machine; ice build-up on fans in walk-in cooler; air curtain still needed above bathroom to prevent presence of flies (repeat violation); sign needed at hand sink in back room stating for hand washing only (repeat violation). Correct by 06/26.
(A/95) Bears Burgers & Dawgs, 2001 N. 2nd Ave., Space B, Canyon. Heavily dented cans for use on site; fresh tomatoes washed in hand sink. COS.
(B/88) Center City Shakes & Bakes, 320 S. Polk St. No sanitizer solution being used to clean food contact surfaces. Correct by 06/23. No Certified Food Manager; employees need food handler certifications; no sanitizer test strips (repeat violation); no soap and paper towels at hand sink; wiping cloth and dirty knife in hand sink; several surfaces in need of cleaning. Correct by 12/20
(A/91) Dona Juanita, 2208 E. Amarillo Blvd. Eggs stored incorrectly in reach-in cooler; sanitizer dirty and too weak; draining bucket stored in hand sink. COS. Mold build-up on upper inside portion and outside lip of ice maker; heavy grease build-up inside vent hood. Correct by 10/13.
(A/94) Harrington Assisted Living, 401 S.W. 12th Ave. Eggs stored above ready-to-eat vegetables and chicken salad in front reach-in cooler; no paper towels at hand sink in dish pit; some handles on various coolers in need of cleaning (repeat violation). COS.
(A/99) Mission Nutrition, 28 Medical Drive. Single-service and single-use articles must be stored at least six inches above the floor. COS.
(A/97) Pak A Sak #1, 2800 4th Ave., Canyon. Expired cheese in pizza make table. COS. Sugar container must be labeled. Correct by 12/13.
(A/97) Park Place Towers, 1300 S. Harrison St. No paper towels or soap at hand sink in side storage room containing dishes. COS. Floor of walk-in freezer, inside ice machine, fan in prep walk-in and several door handles on various reach-ins need cleaning (repeat violations). Correct by 10/13.
(A/98) Quality Inn East, 1515 E. I-40. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 06/30.
(A/92) Rib Crib Restaurant, 5050 S. Coulter St. Raw chicken sitting on shelf above vegetables; items stacked wet. COS. Large gap at bottom of back door must be sealed; dirty wiping cloth not stored properly; box of lemons on floor in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); dirt and food debris on multiple areas in kitchen (repeat violation). Correct by 09/18.
(A/96) Sodexo BSA Hospital Dining Center Kitchen, 1600 Wallace Blvd. List of ingredients missing from label on steak bowl; rusted shelf inside reach-in cooler in deli area needs to be repaired or replaced. COS.
(A/98) Sodexo BSA Hospital/Patient Dining Kitchen, 1600 Wallace Blvd. Ice scoop stored in container pooling water. COS. Ceiling tiles in employee restrooms and above mop sink are absorbent and need to be replaced; ceiling above dishwasher peeling and must be repaired to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 09/13.
(A/98) Sodexo Harrington Cancer Center, 1600 Wallace Blvd. Single-use cups in cardboard box stored directly on floor. COS. Sign needed in employee restroom instructing employees to wash their hands before returning to work (repeat violation). Correct by 09/13.
(A/94) The Station by Eskimo Hut, 7200 W. McCormick Road. Kolaches in red hot holding unit at improper temperature; breakfast sandwiches marked with incorrect time. Correct by 06/23.
(A/98) Toot ‘n Totum #125, 311 23rd St., Canyon. Expired bacon on shelf for sale. COS.
(A/96) Wendy’s #10694, 4206 W. I-40. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer at improper concentration; mechanical dispenser at three-compartment sink not dispensing correctly. COS. Several missing/broken floor tiles around mop sink and in cook line need to be replaced or repaired (repeat violation). Correct by 07/17.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for June 25, 2023
