Restaurant inspections: Here's how Braum's, Burger King, Js Bar & Grill scored

Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Sept. 10, 2023

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:

AmTech Bistro Kitchen, 3601 Plains Blvd.

AmTech Production Kitchen, 3601 Plains Blvd.

Arby’s Restaurant, 5802 S. Coulter St.

Hampton Inn & Suites Amarillo West, 6901 W. I-40.

Journey Coffee Catering, 3406 4th Ave., Suite 400, Canyon.

Kathy’s Kitchen, 4517 State Highway 136.

Kind House Ukraine Bakery, 4715 S. Western St.

Lamar Elementary, 3800 S. Lipscomb St.

Landergin Elementary, 3209 S. Taylor St.

Little Caesar’s 58th St., 5610 S. Georgia St., Suite 200.

Palo Duro High Commercial Lab, 1400 N. Grant St.

Palo Duro High School Activity Center, 1400 N. Grant St.

Sanborn Elementary, 700 S. Roberts St,

Shelby’s Diner, 4105 Tradewind St.

Taco Guapo, 1415 Sunrise Drive.

Wal-Mart Meat & Seafood #7349, 7251 Arden Road.

Will Rogers Elementary, 920 N. Mirror St.

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

Bushland High School, 1201 S. FM 2381, Bushland.

Cattleman’s Club, 3803 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Chiyo’s II, 4515 Teckla Blvd.

Continental, 1300 S. Jackson St.

Crackin Crab, 3350 S. Soncy Road, Space 194.

Crockett High School Activity Center, 3001 S.E. 24th Ave.

Delia’s Cake Creations, 2812 S.E. 27th Ave.

Fairfield Inn AMA Airport, 1740 Airport Blvd.

Garrison Food Mart #12, 7301 W. I-40.

Horace Mann Middle School, 610 N. Buchanan St.

Journey Canyon Coffee, 3406 4th Ave., Suite 400, Canyon.

Lawndale Elementary, 2215 S. Bivins St.

Little Caesar’s Pizza, 401 E. Amarillo Blvd, #A.

Mr. Gatti’s, 4412 S. Western St.

Oakdale Elementary, 2711 S. Hill St.

Penguin Hut, 903 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Potter County Detention Center, 13100 N.E. 29th Ave.

Taqueria El Tapatio, 3410 S. Coulter St.

The Plaza Restaurant, 2101 S. Soncy Road.

Tru by Hilton, 2202 S. Soncy Road.

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

(A/97) Allsup’s #102363, 800 23rd St., Canyon. No soap at any hand sinks; lids needed for sanitary napkin trash cans (repeat violation). Correct by 09/15.

(A/99) Amarillo High School, 4225 Danbury Drive. Shelves in walk-in freezer on the ground. Correct by 11/30.

(A/96) AmTech Coffee Shop, 3601 Plains Blvd. Chocolate syrup requiring refrigeration after opening stored on counter at room temperature. COS. Popcorn machine needs cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 12/05.

(A/96) AmTech Pastry/Receiving Dock, 3601 Plains Blvd. Strawberry syrup requiring refrigeration after opening stored on shelf in dry storage room. COS. Cooler leaking from condenser onto floor and splashing onto shelves holding food. Correct by 12/05.

(A/99) Auntie Annes, 7701 W. I-40. Scoop handles stored incorrectly (repeat violation). COS.

(A/97) Austin Middle School, 1808 Wimberly Road. Evidence of pests on floor in storage room for dishes; door to restroom/locker room open. COS. Lid broken on trash can in women’s restroom. Correct by 12/04. Ceiling tiles missing or beginning to fall off leaving glue on surface above. Correct by 08/12/2024.

(A/96) Belmar Bakery and Café, 3325 Bell St. Baked goods sitting uncovered (repeat violation). COS. Areas with build-up of dirt or dust (repeat violation); light in cake walk-in cooler missing; wall trim around door in kitchen needs repairing. Correct by 12/05.

(A/95) Blue Sky, 5060 S. Coulter St. Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer; all scoops must be stored with handles inverted (repeat violation); floor needed cleaning in a few areas. COS.

(A/98) Bowie Middle School, 2901 Tee Anchor Blvd. Employee restroom door open. COS. Light bulb not working in vent hood. Correct by 12/01.

(A/96) Bowie 6th Grade Campus, 2901 Tee Anchor Blvd. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. COS. Condensation dripping from condenser line in walk-in cooler. Correct by 12/01.

(C/74) Braum’s Ice Cream #60, 1900 S. Grand St. TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler at improper temperature; employee touched ready-to-eat food without gloves; unattended chemical spray bottle on counter next to ice cream; items in walk-in cooler without date marks or with old/expired date mark sticker; rag stored in hand sink; dipper wells holding utensils not turned on (repeat violation). COS. Several food items on line without time mark out of temperature. Correct by 09/08. Condensate drip from condenser line in walk-in freezer forming frozen condensation on racks storing food below; reach-in cooler at improper temperature. Correct by 09/14. Doors to waste handling unit/dumpster caved in. Correct by 10/05. Internal soda dispenser nozzles and tea urn nozzles heavily soiled (repeat violation); heavy ice build-up in freezers in market area; several areas along cook line need cleaning; mold on wall behind three-compartment sink; chipped wall tiles in kitchen and broken wall coverings; missing ceiling tiles (repeat violation); Certified Food Manager certificates must be on site and posted; food handler certificates for each food employee must be kept on site. Correct by 12/04.

(A/93) Buff’s, 2201 4th Ave., Canyon. Bag of green chilies thawing in room temperature water. COS. Quaternary ammonium test strips needed; bottom of reach-in is full of water and condiments stored in it; Swai fish in back still labeled as catfish on menu (repeat violation); trash cans for sanitary napkins in women’s restroom must have lids (repeat violation). Correct by 09/11. Dishes stacked wet (repeat violation). Correct by 01/01/2024.

(B/84) Burger King #3432, 1314 Ross St. Ready-to-eat ham and liquid eggs at improper temperature; ice scoop stored in ice machine. COS. Food items on line without a time mark; most recent grease trap invoice must be available on site. Correct by 09/11. Food in walk-in cooler with expired date marks; no sanitizer test strips; no hand drying provisions at hand sink next to three-compartment sink. Correct by 09/18. Single-use cups stored on floor; vent hood filters need cleaning (repeat violation); hand washing sign needed at hand sink next to three-compartment sink. Correct by 12/05.

(A/91) Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse, 3300 S. Coulter St. Raw meat stored above mixed veggies in walk-in cooler; personal drinks stored in ice making machine; handles of scoops stored improperly. COS. Sanitizer not dispensing properly. Correct by 09/15. Dirt and food debris build-up on cooler fans. Correct by 12/04.

(A/93) Domino’s, 5985 S. Georgia St. Some chemical bottles without labels. COS. Sanitizer from dispenser at three-compartment sink too weak. Correct by 09/11. Live flies in kitchen; mold beginning to grow on wall behind three-compartment sink. Correct by 11/30.

(A/99) Eastridge Elementary, 1314 Evergreen St. Food thawing improperly. COS.

(A/92) Euro-Thai Grill 22, 2501 S. Arthur St. TCS foods inside cooler, including raw shelled eggs, eggrolls and chicken, at improper temperature; cooked rice in warmer at improper temperature. COS. Hand sink blocked by refrigerator. Correct by 09/13.

(A/99) Forest Hill Elementary, 3515 E. Amarillo Blvd. On-going leak in freezer must be repaired. Correct by 12/04.

(A/98) Glenwood Elementary, 2407 S. Houston St. Ice scoop handle dirty; dust/debris accumulation on lights in vent hood. COS. Several acoustic ceiling tiles in employee restroom must be replaced. Correct by 11/30.

(A/98) Godfathers Pizza, 14701 W. I-40. Multiple flies in establishment; items stacked wet; date stickers must be completely removed from dishes prior to washing. Correct by 03/04/2024.

(A/92) Grandma’s Burritos, 7012 S. Western St. Package of raw bell peppers stored directly on top of containers of raw chicken; no paper towels at hand sink; hand sink used for dumping; wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS. Several cartons of eggs stored directly on floor; several surfaces in need of cleaning; heavy grease buildup on vent hood filters, especially ones above fry station. Correct by 11/30.

(A/99) Hamlet Elementary, 705 Sycamore St. Broken reach-in cooler in kitchen must be repaired or replaced (repeat violation); dishes stacked wet (repeat violation). Correct by 11/30.

(A/92) HDM23, LLC dba Cliffside Coffee, 4167 S.W. 34th Ave. Quaternary sanitizer in dispenser too strong; unlabeled spray bottles in restroom. COS. Grease trap needed (repeat violation, re-inspection fee charged); clean, laundered linens stored in restroom; food handler certification needed on each food employee and certificates kept on site. Correct by 09/18.

(A/99) Heritage Convalescent Center, 1009 Clyde St. Build-up on walk-in cooler fans. Correct by 12/04.

(A/97) Highland Park School, 3801 N. FM 1912. Food establishment permits expired for cafeteria and both concession stands. Correct by 09/07. Ice accumulation on pans and in a bucket in walk-in freezer. Correct by 12/05.

(A/97) Hummers Sports Café, 2600 Paramount Blvd. Food debris in bottom of container storing pan lids. COS. Heavy dust and flour accumulating above equipment such as freezers and coolers (repeat violation). Correct by 12/04. Walls and ceiling at beverage dispensing storage need to be sealed or painted. Correct by 03/05/2024.

(A/97) Humphreys Highland Elementary, 3901 S.E. 15th Ave. Sanitizer from dispenser at three-compartment sink too strong. Correct by 09/11. Condensation from walk-in freezer dripping onto racks below and forming ice. Correct by 12/01.

(B/89) Js Bar & Grill, 3130 S. Soncy Road, Space 100. Chocolate syrup requiring refrigeration after opening not in cooler; ice contaminated with rust in ice machine; salmon in original packaging thawing improperly. COS. No quaternary ammonium sanitizer testing strips; no soap at hand sink at bar. Correct by 09/16. Back door not completely shut; weather stripping missing from back door; multiple areas with dirt and dust accumulation. Correct by 12/05.

(A/95) Loves Travel Stop #250, 14701 W. I-40. Mold build-up on soda machine nozzles; hot chocolate machine nozzles need cleaning. COS. Multiple flies in establishment; acoustic ceiling tiles above mop sink in back must be replaced. Correct by 03/04/2024.

(A/97) McDonalds, 200 23rd St., Canyon. Spray bottle of purple chemical not labeled. COS.

(A/98) Mesa Verde Elementary, 4011 Beaver Drive. Build-up behind guard on ice machine; dust and debris build-up and chipped tiles on ceiling (repeat violation); a cleaning schedule needs to be provided stating how the pipes are cleaned and how often (repeat violation). Correct by 12/04.

(A/91) My Pollo & Mimis Restaurant, 1400 Ross St. Cut lettuce and cut tomato in cold top at improper temperatures. COS. Items in cooler not date marked. Correct by 09/11. Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler; popcorn ceiling in kitchen must be replaced; employee restroom door must be self closing; Certified Food Manager certificate must be posted; food handler certificates must be kept on site. Correct by 11/29.

(A/91) Pak A Sak #16, 20101 W. I-40. Egg salad sandwiches in front cooler past “Use By” date. COS. Cracked and melted plastic bins must be discarded and replaced; mouse droppings under front soda machine; fans in walk-in cooler and cabinet under soda machines need cleaning; one small spot in drain field outside is swampy. Correct by 09/11. Door sweep needed on back door; lids needed for trash cans for sanitary napkins in women’s restroom. Correct by 02/28/2024.

(A/98) Pak A Sak #25, 1151 RM 1061. Employee food stored next to customer food in walk-in by drive thru (repeat violation); small soda spill in walk-in. COS.

(A/99) Palo Duro High School, 1400 N. Grant St. Acoustic ceiling tiles above mop sink must be replaced. Correct by 01/01/2024.

(A/98) Papi Qs Tacos, 7701 W. I-40. Personal items stored in freezer without labels. COS. Vent hoods need cleaning. Correct by 12/05.

(A/97) Phillips 66, 9525 E. I-40. Box of single-use lids stored on floor; clean wares drying on top of dish cloths. COS. Food handler certification needed by all food employees and certificates kept on premises. Correct by 09/11.

(A/96) Randall County Jail, 9100 S. Georgia St. No chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher. COS. Mold in small ice dispenser in employee kitchen. Correct by 01/05/2024.

(A/97) Region 16 Cleveland Headstart, 1601 S. Cleveland St. Mechanical dispenser in ware washing machine not dispensing proper concentration of sanitizer. COS. Absorbent ceiling tiles in employee restroom must be replaced. Correct by 12/05.

(A/99) Ridgecrest Elementary, 5306 S.W. 37th Ave. Employee bathroom door propped open. COS.

(A/99) Sleepy Hollow Elementary, 3435 Reeder Drive. Tiles and grout missing below hot hold unit. Correct by 11/29.

(A/97) Spicy Mike’s Bar-B-Q Haven, 6723 S. Western St., Space 100. Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. COS.

(A/95) Subway, 14701 W. I-40. Two bins of food past “Use By” date. COS. Multiple flies in establishment; inside ice machine needs cleaning. Correct by 03/04/2024.

(A/97) Subway #40446, 7401 S.W. 45th Ave #2. No sanitizer in three-compartment sink. COS.

(A/99) Tammes Tender Touch Too, 1009 S. Highland St. Unfinished wood in employee restroom must be sealed. Correct by 12/06.

(A/99) Tea2Go TeaNergy, 4615 S. Western St. Scoops must be stored with handles inverted (repeat violation). Correct by 12/05.

(A/94) Thai Kitchen Restaurant, 713 23rd St., Canyon. Employee switched between tasks and putting on gloves without washing hands. COS. Bowl used to scoop flour; large containers of sauces without labels. Correct by 10/01. Easily cleanable ceiling tiles below/above soda machine still needed (repeat violation). Correct by 01/01/2023.

(A/96) Toot ‘n Totum #22, 11717 FM 1541. Employee going in and out of food prep area then putting on new gloves without washing hands; personal drink and cell phone stored in food prep area. COS.

(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #46, 4500 S. Western St. Cabinet holding burgers not maintaining proper temperature. COS. Several surfaces in need of cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 12/05.

(A/97) Town Place by Marriott, 6807 W. I-40. Liquid eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods. COS.

(A/95) Twin Peaks, 2401 S. Soncy Road. Build-up in ice machine; scoop with handles stored improperly (repeat violation); areas with food debris, dirt and dust. COS. Paper towel dispenser not working properly at back hand sink (repeat violation). Correct by 09/15.

(A/97) Walk Ons Sports Bistreaux, 3506 S. Soncy Road. Single-use scoops stored in food. COS. Items stacked wet; beer cooler hoses and fans need cleaning; men’s bathroom door does not close all the way. Correct by 11/29.

(A/98) Wal-Mart Deli #7349, 7251 Arden Road. Tongs stored in hand sink. COS.

(A/99) Whittier Elementary, 2004 N. Marrs St. Oven leaking into bucket below unit. Correct by 11/30.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Sept. 10, 2023