Restaurant inspections: Here's how Youngbloods, Kwik Stop, Asian Bistro scored

Amarillo Globe-News
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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:

Busy Bee Jerky, 2300 N. Western St.

Dining Hall Catering, 2501 4th Ave., Canyon.

Eades Custom Meats Market, 6103 Hillside Road, Suite 400

Fat Boys BBQ Mobile, 103 N. 23rd St., Canyon.

575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle.

FujiSan Sushi, 2201 Ross Osage Drive.

Hope Springs Enterprises LLC, 2300 N. Western St.

1910 Grill AG Sciences Complex, 2501 4th Ave., Canyon.

Sky West Assisted Living Center, 2623 12th Ave., Canyon.

Sweet Jeans, 2300 N. Western St.

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

Antojos Ice Cream Shop, 10500 Chief Joseph Trail.

China Max, 7701 W. I-40.

Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse, 3300 S. Coulter St.

EID Meat Market, 2623 Paramount Blvd.

El Vaquero, 2200 S.E. 3rd Ave.

Euro-Thai Grill 22, 2501 S. Arthur St.

Js Bar & Grill, 3130 S. Soncy Road, Space 100.

St. Marys, 1200 S. Washington St.

Taqueria San Agustin Warehouse, 2418 E. Amarillo Blvd.

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

(A/97) Amigos #524 Grocery, 3300 E. I-40. Large gap along side of bay doors; excess ice build-up in walk-in freezer; area around three-compartment sink in meat market needs cleaning; mold on wall storing test strips for sanitizer; dust on fans above prep table in meat market; chipped/missing coving tile in produce room; rust on vent above prep table in meat market. Correct by 12/18.

(A/99) Arbys #5726, 7222 W. I-40. Condensation leak falling and freezing on floor and shelves of walk-in freezer. Correct by 12/17.

(B/86) Asian Bistro, 1006 E. Amarillo Blvd. Multiple TCS (temperature/time controlled for safety) foods at room temperature; hand sink in front area covered in boxes (repeat violation); plastic grocery bags being used to store food; soaking noodles stored under food prep sink. COS. All wet rags must be kept in sanitizer solution between uses. Correct by 12/18. Backflow preventer valve needed on mop sink hose. Correct by 03/22/2024.

(A/99) Chill Chest, 103 N. 23rd St., Canyon. Potable water and wastewater hook ups need to be relabeled. Correct by 09/20/2024.

(A/94) Corner Market, 4430 S. Western St. No Certified Food Manager. Correct by 09/28. Dust, dirt and food debris build-up in some areas (repeat violation); light bulb not working in dry storage closet; missing ceiling tiles throughout store (repeat violation); hand washing signage needed in employee bathroom. Correct by 12/17.

(A/94) Cracker Barrel #210, 2323 E. I-40. Food with expired date mark from previous day. COS. Reach-in cooler not holding at proper temperature. Correct by 09/29. Excess ice build-up in reach-in freezer; ceiling vents throughout kitchen heavily soiled; condenser unit in walk-in freezer dripping frozen condensation; damaged wall and coving in walk-in cooler. Correct by 12/18.

(A/99) Dickeys Barbecue Pit #1508, 6015 Hillside Road, Space 100. Small amount of mold build-up on top lip of ice maker. COS.

(A/98) Dining Hall, 2501 4th Ave., Canyon. Mop water being discarded through floor drain. COS.

(A/99) Golden Waffle Company, 6017 Hillside Road, Suite 250. Several surfaces in need of cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 12/19.

(B/88) Huds, 7311 W. Amarillo Blvd. Raw eggs stored above lemons and limes; sanitizer not at proper strength. COS. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 09/29. Items stacked wet (repeat violation); dirt/dust build-up in some areas and on fans; water damaged ceiling tiles falling out of ceiling above hot water heater; hand washing signage needed in men’s bathroom. Correct by 12/18.

(A/98) Its a Punjabi Affair, 4201 Bushland Blvd. Dirty towels stored in hand sink in kitchen. COS.

(A/97) Jack B Kelly Center, 2501 4th Ave., Canyon. Quaternary sanitizer in three-compartment sink too strong. COS.

(A/94) Kabuki Romanza Japanese Steakhouse, 8130 W. I-40. Back door to garage broiler open. COS. No quaternary sanitizer test strips. Correct by 09/29. Food and other debris in bucket holding clean dishes (repeat violation); multiple scoops with handles stored incorrectly; build-up of dirt and dust on cooler fans (repeat violation); grease build-up on door of walk-in cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18.

(B/85) Kwik Stop, 937 S. Grand St. Cooked fried foods/burritos at improper temperature; no sanitizer prepared; hand sink blocked and employee unable to wash hands when changing tasks and frying food. COS. Gasket on reach-in freezer broken; lid cracked on freezer storing food for establishment. Correct by 09/28. Wooden rodent snap trap in kitchen; ice scoop stored on top of cardboard box and straws; coffee machine heavily soiled (repeat violation); holes in wall in kitchen; popcorn ceiling in employee restroom must be repaired to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent; unfinished wood in kitchen must be sealed. Correct by 12/18.

(A/94) La Fuente, 511 S. Grand St. Ready-to-eat, TCS food must be date marked; damaged gasket on one stand-up cooler. Correct by 09/28. Damaged ceiling/exposed insulation in employee restroom; employee restroom door must be self closing. Correct by 12/18.

(A/94) Lazy Gator, 6103 Hillside Road, Suite 100. Paper towels for main hand sink were dispensing directly into a trash can and coming into contact with trash; employee personal items and drinks must be stored in a designated area and drinks must have a straw and lid (repeat violation); wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; several ladles and spoons stored with handles touching food. COS. Some containers stacked wet; some mold growth on outside lip of ice maker. Correct by 12/19.

(A/98) Local Boys Jerky-Mobile, 210 W. Mobley St. Food packaged in an establishment must have proper labeling to include all information as specified by law. Correct by 10/02.

(A/98) McDonalds, 3320 S. Coulter St. Hot water valve turned off at hand washing station. Correct by 09/30.

(A/95) Moore Living Center, 400 S.W. 14th Ave. Raw beef stored beside raw bacon; raw chicken stored next to cooked pepperoni. COS. Cutting boards deeply scored; ice scoop cracked; dust build-up on fan (repeat violation); mold inside juice machine (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18.

(A/95) Northwest Texas Healthcare System, 1501 S. Coulter St. Mold on multiple areas of ice machine in coffee shop. Correct by 09/25. Old food debris or dust on air vent, fan in reach-in cooler, inside reachin coolers, gasket on reach-in cooler and floor in pizza area; hand washing signage needed at coffee shop hand sink. Correct by 12/19.

(A/97) Pizza Hut, 2509 S. Georgia St. Condensate dripping onto boxes of food. Correct by 12/17. Grease build-up on shelves near fryer (repeat violation); dust accumulating on walls and exhaust vents in kitchen (repeat violation). Correct by 03/18/2024.

(A/96) Popeyes #350, 2201 Paramount Blvd. Large gap at bottom of back door must be sealed; several flies inside kitchen. Correct by 10/02. Dust and food debris on top of hot holding table for fried chicken; floor of walk-in freezer beginning to raise up allowing water to leak underneath floor panel; coving missing throughout establishment; acoustic ceiling tiles above soda machine need to be replaced; door and door frame to back exit heavily rusted and falling apart; faucet at hand sink in front of threecompartment sink and faucet for three-compartment sink not closing properly and need to be replaced. Correct by 12/18.

(A/97) Popeyes, 5409 S. Coulter St. Hand sinks must not be used for purposes other than hand washing (repeat violation). COS. Several surfaces in need of cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 12/19.

(A/99) Sams Club #8279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive. Exposed insulation on wall in dry storage area must be repaired. Correct by 12/19.

(A/97) Sams Club Deli #8279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive. Thermometers missing in two coolers. Correct by 10/02. Damaged floor near door to walk-in freezer needs repairing. Correct by 12/19.

(A/98) Sams Club Meat & Seafood #8279, 2201 Ross Osage Drive. Sanitizer at three-compartment sink too weak (dispenser needs to be serviced). Correct by 10/02.

(A/93) Schlotzskys/Cinnabon, 1612 Ross St. No paper towels at hand sink; ice scoop stored on a tray pooling water. COS. Rusted racks inside reach-in coolers. Correct by 10/02. Single-use items stored in ware washing room next to mop sink being exposed to moisture (repeat violation); condenser line in walk-in freezer dripping frozen condensation down wall and onto boxes stored below; missing ceiling tile near back exit door; pipes below hand sink leaking onto floor. Correct by 12/19.

(B/89) Staybridge Suites, 26 Western Plaza Drive. No sanitizer bucket prepared. Correct by 09/22. Allergen warning sign needed for foods at self-service; no quaternary sanitizer test strips. Correct by 09/29. Food handler certification needed. Correct by 10/19. Stir straws must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser; wall above hand sink in kitchen needs to be spackled and painted. Correct by 12/18.

(A/98) Subway #44332, 1501 S. Coulter St. No thermometer in reach-in cooler. COS.

(A/98) Sundays Kitchen, 112 S.W. 6th Ave. Hard water build-up on side of ice machine; dust build-up above stove (repeat violation); food debris build-up on floor (repeat violation). Correct by 01/20/2024.

(A/98) Sushi Express Amarillo LLC, 7402 S.W. 34th Ave. Scoops with handles stored incorrectly. COS. Flood damage in back mop room and dry storage area. Correct by 12/19.

(A/96) Sycamore Memory Care, 1511 S. Van Buren St. Knife storage sticky; hard water build-up on water dispenser. COS. Dust build-up on fans, ceiling, walk-in cooler fan and stereo above prep table (repeat violation). Correct by 12/17.

(A/98) Taco Bell #032694, 4116 W. I-40. Grease trap manifest or invoice for cleaning must be provided. Correct by 10/02. Handle of scoop for cheese buried in food (repeat violation); to-go container used as scoop inside cinnamon sack (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18. Establishment permit must be posted where easily visible to public. Correct by 03/18/2023.

(B/89) Tacos El Tule 2, 3623 N.E. 24th Ave. Eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods; sanitizer too weak. COS. Some items not date marked. Correct by 09/29. Leak in walk-in cooler. Correct by 10/19. Multiple items without lids or protection (repeat violation); scoops in bulk bins must have handles. (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18.

(A/97) Tacos El Tule 2 – Mobile, 3623 N.E. 24th Ave. Large reach-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. COS.

(A/91) Taqueria San Agustin MFU, 2418 E. Amarillo Blvd. Sanitizer too strong. COS. Hot water heater broken (unit must close until hot water is restored); multiple food items with date marks. Correct by 09/29. All wet rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; multiple food items uncovered; onions stored on floor. Correct by 12/18.

(B/88) The Lost Cajun, 2401 W. I-40. Food in several coolers at improper temperatures; oysters in cooler out of date. COS. Several unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Correct by 09/21. To-go ramekin used as scoop; soda nozzle diffuser dirty; dust and flour build-up on vent hood. Correct by 12/17. Exposed drywall and wood at beer tap needs to be spackled and painted or sealed to be non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 01/18/2024.

(A/94) Toot ‘n Totum #21, 1300 S.E. 10th Ave. Bag of towels stored in hand sink (repeat violation). COS. No sanitizer test strips (repeat violation). Correct by 09/25. Excess dust and debris accumulating in several areas in room with three-compartment sink (repeat violation); unfinished wood above mop sink and near three-compartment sink must be sealed to be non-absorbent. Correct by 12/14.

(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #34, 2024 S. Washington St. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS. Seals/gaskets to cooler beginning to come apart from door; dust on top side of equipment and shelves holding food. Correct by 03/20/2024.

(A/97) Toot ‘n Totum #80, 4501 S. Soncy Road. Cartons of eggs stored in cardboard box directly on floor of cooler (repeat violation); several areas in need of cleaning, especially floor around soda syrup boxes (repeat violation); several missing/broken ceiling tiles in back storage area. Correct by 12/19.

(A/98) Toot ‘n Totum #126, 31 Hunsley Road. Rodent feces under front hand sink by hot chocolate machines; F’real machine needs cleaning (repeat violation). Correct by 03/13/2024.

(B/85) Waffle House #534, 2110 S. Coulter St. Sanitizer bucket not at proper strength; employees handled money and plates of food without washing hands; back door propped open. COS. Raw eggs stored above waffle mix. Correct by 09/22. Hot water at ware wash machine not at proper temperature. Correct by 09/29. Dirt accumulation on walk-in cooler fans, shelves and air ducts; ceiling tile broken above soda syrup boxes; hand washing signage needed in employee men’s bathroom. Correct by 12/18.

(A/98) Ware Living Center, 1510 S. Van Buren St. No covers on urns containing tea; cutting boards deeply scored (repeat violation). Correct by 12/18.

(A/99) Wendy’s #242, 6082 W. Hollywood Road. Some surfaces in need of cleaning, including frosty machine and various areas on the floor. Correct by 12/13.

(B/87) Wienerschnitzel, 1507 Ross St. Employee drink stored inside ice machine; two ice scoops stored in containers pooling water. COS. Cut tomatoes and beef patties in cooler at improper temperature; inside ice machine dirty. Correct by 09/25. No food handler certificates on site; reach-in cooler on cook line not maintaining proper temperature. Correct by 10/02. Rust on trim around small door to walk-in cooler. Correct by 12/19.

(B/81) Youngbloods Café & Catering Co., 620 S.W. 16th Ave. Eggs sitting out at room temperature; raw chicken stored next to raw fish; raw ground beef stored above raw fish and eggs; three-compartment sink not sanitizing properly; no sanitizer solution in dishwasher. Correct by 09/25. Items stored in front of two hand sinks (repeat violation); mop sink drain must have curved sides to allow wastewater to drain properly. Correct by 10/02. All employee items must be stored in a designated area; rags must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; multiple items without lids or other coverings (repeat violation); egg mix thawing on counter; in-use knives sitting on top of multiple items throughout kitchen (repeat violation); scoops with handles touching food products (repeat violation); dust build-up on air vents, employee fan, multiple ceilings/walls and other surfaces (repeat violation); grease build-up on vent hoods (repeat violation). Correct by 12/20.

(A/94) Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Multiple raw meats stored next to ready-to-eat foods. COS. Items stored in both hand sinks (repeat violation). Correct by 09/30. New weather strip needed on bottom of back door. Correct by 03/20/2024.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Sept. 24, 2023