Restaurant inspections: Here's how Fun Noodle Bar, Sinaloa, others 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:

ABC Catering, 2801 N. Coulter St.

Camping World, 10300 W. I-40.

City Church Outreach Ministry, 205 S. Polk St.

Crossmark, 8952 Westgate W. Pkwy.

Da Weekendz, 3701 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Desperados, 500 N. Tyler St.

Element Craft BBQ, 808 S. Houston St.

Exquisite Taste, 2311 N.W. 13th Ave.

Mickeys Place, 1512 5th Ave., Canyon.

Party City, 8511 W. I-40.

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

Bradys Dairy Queen, 2601 S. Soncy Road.

El Tejavan, 3805 E. I-40.

Joe Taco Taqueria-Catering, 7312 Wallace Blvd.

King & Queen Fries, 7701 W. I-40.

Las Parrilladas Nortenas, 1706 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Pony Express Burritos, 2808 4th Ave., Canyon.

Sams Club #7676, 8952 Westgate W. Pkwy.

The King & I, 104 5th Ave., Canyon.

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

(A/96) Amarillo Club, 600 S. Tyler St. Multiple items from several days prior were not date marked (repeat violation). COS. Build-up around edges of floors in server area; dust on multiple ceilings and inside fans of reach-in coolers; old food debris on door handles and sides of doors; acoustic ceiling tiles in server area and exposed wood in bar area must be painted or replaced with non-absorbent alternatives. Correct by 02/10/2024.

(A/98) Another Chance House Inc., 209 S. Jackson St. A mop sink or curbed drain must be installed. Correct by 10/24.

(A/97) Azteca Music Hall, 500 N. FM 1912. Weather stripping and/or door sweeps needed on most exterior doors (repeat violation); rodent feces seen around entire establishment (repeat violation); broken clean out/inspection ports in septic drain fields must be repaired; hand sink in mini bar on north side of building is discharging into a bucket and not an approved sewage line; BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) wastewater treatment test must be conducted and records kept on site; sign needed in restrooms reminding employees to wash hands before returning to work; well water test results must be kept on site. Correct by 11/06.

(B/86) Braums Ice Cream #183, 4629 S. Western St. Cold hold line across from grill not holding proper temperature; several food-contact surfaces visibly soiled, including frozen yogurt machine, shake mixers, counters and several water holding stations for ice cream scoops. Correct by 10/13. No paper towels at back hand sink; all hand sinks being used for dumping. Correct by 10/20. Employee items must be stored in a designated area; all wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; cartons of eggs stored on floor in walk-in cooler; ice cream scoops packed too tightly into storage containers to allow for adequate cleaning; several containers stacked wet; several surfaces in need of cleaning, including inside of microwave, tops of grease buckets and the floor; tub of dirty water stored under three-compartment sink. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(B/86) Burger King #13483, 4900 S. Coulter St. Several food-contact surfaces visibly soiled, including several counters. Correct by 10/13. Two Certified Food Managers must be onsite; food handler certification needed by employees; front cold hold line containing tomatoes and onions not holding proper temperature; date stickers not properly prepared. Correct by 10/20. Several flies in establishment; bag of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler; floor and various pieces of equipment visibly dirty. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/98) Cefco Convenience Store, 1917 Bell St. Utensils stored in hand sink. Correct by 10/15.

(A/93) Chilis Grill & Bar, 3810 W. I-40. Mold accumulating on dispensing nozzle of Margarita machine; food in boxes in walk-in cooler on wet floor. COS. Single-use sauce cups stored in pans with food debris at the bottom (repeat violation); tong handles touching top of lemons (repeat violation); heavy grime accumulating on rack in dishwashing area (repeat violation); food debris and dust accumulation on several surfaces of equipment; food debris on sheet pan racks in cooking area and in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); food debris from previous day on several surfaces and containers in kitchen; mold beginning to grow on walls and rack in walk-in beer cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 01/04/2024.

(A/98) Dominos Pizza, 5914 Hillside Road. Screen must be installed on back door if it is going to be left open; several surfaces need cleaning including floor and pizza topping station. Correct by 01/07/2024.

(A/94) El Carbonero Restaurant, 1702 E. Amarillo Blvd. Sanitizer in dish machine too low; ware washing machine needs to be cleaned and serviced. Correct by 10/13. Multiple food items uncovered; some bulk bins not labeled. Correct by 01/08/2024. Receipt for last service on grease trap must be provided. Correct by 01/20/2024.

(A/94) Elotes Con Ritmo, 2408 E. Amarillo Blvd. Food being stored at residence while mobile was off; spray bleach is not a permissible way of cleaning dishes. Correct by 10/13.

(A/98) Faith City Mission, 600 N. Tyler St. Scoop handles touching food products; dust on vents. Correct by 02/05/2024.

(A/99) FAVs, 706 S.W. 16th Ave. Ice build-up in freezer. Correct by 04/09/2024.

(A/99) 575 Pizzeria, 7710 Hillside Road, Space 700. Mixing bowls stacked wet. Correct by 01/07/2024.

(A/99) 575 Pizzeria Mobile, 7710 Hillside Road, Space 700. A few surfaces in need of cleaning, including floor and inside cold hold unit. Correct by 01/09/2024.

(C/76) Fun Noodle Bar, 2219 S. Georgia St. Cooked eggs stored in cooler overnight at improper temperature (repeat violation); quaternary sanitizer dispenser not dispensing sanitizer (repeat violation); pesticide stored on shelf next to and above food; no soap at hand sinks (repeat violation); several uncovered containers in reach-in and walk-in coolers (repeat violation); vacuum sealed fish thawing in sealed package; spoon in peanuts with handle touching food. COS. Dish washing machine not dispensing appropriate amount of sanitizer (repeat violation); home pesticide used in establishment. Correct by 10/12. Person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles and requirements of this rule; HACCP plan for sushi not being followed; distilled water not available for calibration or testing of sushi rice; no quaternary sanitizer test strips; heavily chipped cleaver on storage magnet above threecompartment sink. Correct by 10/19. Evidence of pests in back stock hallway; bowl used as scoop in container of chicken in walk-in cooler; tea dispenser nozzle heavily soiled. Correct by 01/07/2024. Household stand-up freezer must be replaced with a commercial freezer or household chest freezer. Correct by 04/09/2024.

(A/98) Gladys Rib Shack Mobile, 1013 W. Amarillo Blvd. Wooden door to unit is worn and needs to be painted; household warmer must be replaced with commercial unit (repeat violation); household refrigerator must be replaced after the commercial unit is repaired. Correct by 04/10/2024.

(B/88) Golden Light Café, 2908 S.W. 6th Ave. Chemical spray bottles not labeled; several live cockroaches in back storage room (repeat violation). Correct by 10/16. Hinge to walk-in cooler door coming off wall when opened. Correct by 10/20. Exposed drywall in men’s restroom next to soap dispenser needs to be repaired (repeat violation). Correct by 11/13. Gap at bottom of outside door needs to be sealed (repeat violation); uncovered food in reach-in cooler; buckets of pickles and boxes of meat stored on floor of walk-in cooler; heavy frozen condensate in freezer in back stock room; to-go sauce cup used as scoop; heavy food accumulation and mold beginning to grow on shelves in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); dust accumulating on exhaust air ducts above bar and cooking area; establishment needs to be cleaned regularly, including under counters, inside walk-in cooler and back stock area (repeat violation); floor in walk-in cooler is beginning to come loose in front of door and needs repairing to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent (repeat violation); floor in walk-in heavily soiled with grime and food debris (repeat violation); Certified Food Manager certificate must be posted in view of public. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/98) Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. 6th Ave. Gap along bottom of back door must be sealed; covered trash cans needed in both restrooms. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/98) Hookah Star, 2514 Paramount Blvd. Acoustic ceiling tiles in restroom must be changed to a nonabsorbent surface. COS. Stand-up household cooler must be replaced with a commercial unit (repeat violation). Correct by 04/08/2024.

(A/99) House of Donuts, 1615 N. Grand St. Continued evidence of pests even though establishment is being treated monthly (repeat violation). Correct by 01/07/2024.

(A/96) Ichiban, 3309 Wimberly Road. Grease trap giving off smell and needs to be pumped soon. Correct by 10/24. Containers of food stacked on top of each other with no protection between; dust on multiple walls, ceilings, shelving units and fans; household crock pot must be replaced with a commercial item. (repeat violation). Correct by 02/11/2024.

(A/96) Jasons Deli, 2600 Wolflin Ave. Employee items must be stored in a designated area separate from customer items (repeat violation); wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; multiple cutting boards deeply scored (repeat violation); mold growing around outside edges and inside soda spouts (repeat violation); layers of dust on and around multiple intake/exhaust vents (repeat violation). Correct by 02/09/2024.

(A/91) Joe Taco Taqueria, 7312 Wallace Blvd. Raw eggs stored next to cheese; raw beef stored next to raw chicken and noodles; employee touched cell phone then packed salsa without washing hands in between. COS. Multiple food items without lids in walk-in cooler; cutting boards deeply scored; multiple scoop handles touching food items; dust build-up on multiple intake and exhaust vents. Correct by 02/09/2024.

(A/95) Joes Pizza & Pasta, 19151 W. I-40. Food Manager certificate is expired; mold inside ice machine; single-use cup stored in cheese (repeat violation). Correct by 10/20.

(A/96) Kolee Ds Corner Café, 3701 Plains Blvd. Burritos under warming table at improper temperature. COS. Dust accumulating on vent hood filters; tea dispenser spigot beginning to rust. Correct by 04/07/2024.

(A/99) Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, 2801 N. Coulter St. Dust on multiple surfaces. Correct by 01/10/2024.

(A/92) Mariscos El Big Boy, 2813 S.W. 6th Ave. Container of minced garlic requiring refrigeration after opening, stored at room temperature. COS. Ready-to-eat/TCS temperature/time controlled for safety) food not date marked properly. Correct by 10/20. Several flies inside kitchen (repeat violation); food debris and dust build-up on coolers and shelves (repeat violation); covered trash can needed in women’s restroom. Correct by 04/07/2024.

(A/96) Mimis Snack Bar, 3520 S.E. 27th Ave. Tape used to repair ice machine must be removed and machine maintained in good repair; quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink at 0 ppm; mechanical dispenser not dispensing enough sanitizer. Correct by 10/20.

(A/96) North Heights, 607 N. Hughes St. Inside ice machine dirty. COS. Damaged wall near ice machine must be repaired to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Correct by 12/11.

(A/94) Pak A Sak #9, 6001 S. Coulter St. Hot hold unit containing sandwiches and corn dogs out of temperature; cooler containing eggs and other cold TCS foods slightly out of temperature. COS. A few surfaces in need of cleaning, including floor and wall next to soda syrups. Correct by 01/07/2024.

(A/94) Pak A Sak #14, 6320 Bell St. Large leak in quaternary sanitizer dispenser at three-compartment sink must be repaired; dishes being washed in hand sink in pizza area. COS. A few surfaces need cleaning, including microwave in back and soda machine by drive-up window. Correct by 01/07/2024.

(A/90) Park Hills Elementary, 119 N.E. 15th Ave. Ready-to-eat lunchmeat in walk-in cooler at improper temperature. COS. No hot water. Correct by 10/13. No hot water at hand washing facility; walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Correct by 10/20. Permit is suspended. Hot water must be restored at all sinks and a reinspection fee must be paid.

(A/95) Paw Ds Place, 3609 S.W. 45th Ave. Quaternary sanitizer in three-compartment sink too weak. COS. Build-up on soda dispenser nozzles; dirt, food debris and grease on multiple areas and shelves. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/99) Pizza Hut, 6019 S. Coulter St. A few areas need general cleaning such as lids on reach-in coolers (repeat violation). Correct by 01/07/2024.

(A/96) Pizza Hut, 6905 W. I-40. Scoop handles stored improperly. COS. Large amount of flies in kitchen; debris build up on soda dispenser in bar; dirt and food debris build-up in multiple areas and on shelves (repeat violation). Correct by 01/03/2024.

(A/97) Sakura Japanese Steakhouse, 4000 S. Soncy Road. Fly strips hanging in kitchen. COS. Heavy build-up of dirt on fan of walk-in cooler at bar; vent missing in bathroom; hole in wall in kitchen needs to be repaired. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/99) Sharkys Burrito Co., 1612 S. Georgia St. Dust on multiple surfaces; handles of reach-in coolers dirty. Correct by 02/11/2024.

(B/83) Shwe Myine Thu, 5625 E. Amarillo Blvd. Garlic and peanut oil made in establishment requires refrigeration when not in use; food stored at room temperature. COS. Sticker left on clean dishes; knives stored dirty; debris in bottom of clean dish bin. Correct by 10/09. A HACCP plan is required for making garlic and peanut oil; labeling is required for peanut garlic mixture; sign needed at hand sink stating for hand washing only; dishwasher needs to be cleaned. Correct by 10/16. Multiple food items uncovered and stacked on other foods; take-out containers stored on floor; multiple scoop handles stored in food (repeat violation); grease build-up in areas in establishment (repeat violation). Correct by 01/04/2024.

(C/78) Sinaloa Hot Dogs & Mexican Food, 2618 E. Amarillo Blvd. Raw beef in cooler next to front door at improper temperature; several items including cut lettuce and pico stored on counter at improper temperature; several TCS foods in coolers without date marks; chlorine sanitizer too weak; food stored in grocery bags; wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; bags of onions stored directly on floor in outside storage unit (repeat violation); single-use items stored in mop sink; singleuse items stored on floor. COS. Most recent grease trap/liquid waste removal invoice must be provided; food handler certification needed and certificates maintained on premises; lids off on cooler in front of establishment and not maintaining proper internal temperature. Correct by 11/06. Damaged, peeling ceiling in women’s restroom needs repairing to be smooth, durable and easily cleanable; exposed ceiling and walls in storage unit behind restaurant storing ready-to-eat foods and single-use items needs repairing to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Correct by 01/04/2024.

(A/97) Sonic Drive In, 4320 S.W. 45th Ave. Employee without food handler or food manager certification. Correct by 10/15. Dirt and grease build-up in multiple areas (repeat violation). Correct by 01/03/2024.

(A/98) Starbucks Coffee #57881, 5140 S. Coulter St. No paper towels at back hand sink; back hand sink used for dumping. COS.

(A/99) Subway #6176-208, 2004 S. Coulter St. Men’s bathroom door is not closing completely. Correct by 01/07/2024.

(B/84) Super Bowl Noodle, 810 Columbine St., Suite 300. Cooked shrimp not being properly cooled before putting into cooler; frozen meat thawing improperly in three-compartment sink. COS. Grease trap needs to be pumped; minimal items without date marks; no sanitizer test strips. Correct by 10/16. Evidence of pests in establishment; heavy evidence of flies in establishment; back door must stay closed. Correct by 10/20. Heavy build-up and rust on blowers in reach-in coolers and shelves in coolers (repeat violation). Correct by 11/06. Wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses (repeat violation); multiple food items without covers (repeat violation); food stored in grocery bags (repeat violation); scoop handles touching food in bulk bins (repeat violation); clean dishes stacked wet (repeat violation). Correct by 01/04/2024.

(A/91) Taqueria Sanchez, 3405 S. Georgia St. Clean utensils stored in hand sink (repeat violation). COS. Prepared food must be date marked (repeat violation); quaternary sanitizer test strips needed; faucet at three-compartment sink leaking. Correct by 10/19. Openings to outside must be kept closed or screened in to prevent pests from entering mobile; several flies inside unit; clean water inlet and wastewater outlet must be labeled (repeat violation). Correct by 01/07/2024.

(B/81) Texas Rose Steakhouse, 2811 4th Ave., Canyon. Chicken and fish in bottom cooler drawers out of temperature; bacon sitting out at room temperature. COS. Jalapenos and raw chicken being breaded in same flour and batter; chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher at 0 ppm; old food debris on multiple foodcontact surfaces; quaternary sanitizer in three-compartment sink too strong; multiple food items in salad make table cooler held past expiration date; ice dumped in hand sink; no hot water at hand sink behind bar; make table gasket taped together with Duct tape; multiple flies in kitchen; forks stored incorrectly; tong handles touching salad and other items in salad make table; clean equipment and utensils stacked wet; fans in walk-in need cleaning. Correct by 10/16. New door sweep needed on back door; large hole in wall behind mop sink exposing insulation needs repairing. Correct by 02/09/2024.

(A/92) Thai Star, 3800 E. Amarillo Blvd. Sanitizer in bucket too weak; scoop handle touching food in rice bins. COS. Grease trap not installed (repeat violation). Correct by 10/31. Cutting board discolored and heavily scored; a general cleaning is needed in some areas with build-up. Correct by 01/04/2024.

(A/93) Thai Taste, 7710 Hillside Road, Space 100. Employee dumped pitchers of drinks down hand sink at front; beef being thawed improperly COS. No three-compartment sink in kitchen area. Correct within 30 days. Multiple uncovered containers in coolers; dirt, dust and grease build-up in multiple areas. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/98) The 806, 2812 S.W. 6th Ave. Gap at back door must be sealed; employee personal items must be stored in a designated area. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/90) The Station by Eskimo Hut, 7200 W. McCormick Road. Hot held foods marked with 2-day discard date and improper internal temperature must be discarded. COS. Kolaches/buns in red hot holding unit at improper internal temperatures; water tests for well must be available. Correct by 10/13. HACCP plan and written standard operating procedure needed if establishment plans on using time as a control (Code: 3-502.12); fans in food prep walk-in and front plastic guard on ice machine need cleaning. Correct by 10/20.

(A/99) Toot ‘n Totum #2, 6001 W. I-40. Case of consumer products stored on floor in walk-in cooler. COS.

(A/97) Tune Up The Manly Salon, 2644 Wolflin Ave. A non-absorbent, drop ceiling is needed above mop sink in storage/office area; door to restrooms need to be self-closing; Certified Food Manager certificate must be posted in view of public. Correct by 01/07/2024.

(A/91) TX Chicken Bowl, 3011 E. Amarillo Blvd. Multiple open condiments requiring refrigeration after opening, stored at room temperature. COS. Knife with build-up stored on magnet strip; food buildup on meat slicer. Correct by 10/13. No date marking on food in walk-in cooler. Correct by 10/20. Racks in walk-in cooler need cleaning; dirt and cobwebs on window sill behind knife magnet. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/98) Woodlands Elementary, 2501 N. Coulter St. Ice build-up in walk-in freezer; dust on fans in walk-in cooler. Correct by 01/10/2024.

(A/92) Ye Olde Pancake Station, 2800 Virginia Circle. Cooked sausage on expo line at improper temperature. COS. Uncovered foods in walk-in cooler; coffee stir straws in front self-service area must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser; lids open to grease bin and dumpsters; large hole in wall above breaker box must be repaired; exposed drywall in wall in restroom must be repaired; wall under hand sink in restroom needs to be closed; door to restroom near office must be self-closing. Correct by 01/04/2024.

(A/90) Yesway #1160, 2305 S.W. 3rd Ave. Multiple cartons of eggs out of date. COS. Pre-made sandwiches not date marked; no paper towels at hand sink in lobby area; receipt for last cleaning of grease trap must be provided. Correct by 10/20. Flies throughout back area; build-up inside ice machine behind guard. Correct by 01/08/2024.

(A/98) Yum-Yum Hibachi, 3308 N.E. 20th Ave. Clean utensils stored in dirty container. COS. Excessive amount of flies in unit. Correct by 04/04/2024.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Oct. 15, 2023