Restaurant inspections: La Fiesta Grande, Pizza Hut, V and M Discount, more

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:

Mary Miles Learning Center-Catering, 1700 S. Van Buren St.

Treehouse Childrens Academy, 5901 Hillside Road.

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

Dollar General #23629, 5150 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Kobes Grill, 2701 S. Grand St.

Los 2 Hermanos, 1205 S.E. 10th Ave.

Pho 84, 5713 S.W. 34th Ave.

Thai Diamond, 1653 S. Grand St.

The Plaza Restaurant, 2101 S. Soncy Road.

Toot ‘n Totum Distribution Center, 201 S. Grant St.

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

(B/88) Amarillo Gas Station Inc., 1901 E. I-40. Frozen foods thawed in cooler. COS. No hot water in women’s restroom; soda dispenser nozzles dirty. Correct by 12/08. Grease interceptor needed (repeat violation); no Certified Food Manager; food handler certification needed and certifications maintained on premises. Correct by 12/28. Back door needs to be sealed (repeat violation); hole in wall around sinks with exposed plumbing must be sealed (repeat violation); signs needed in restrooms instructing employees to wash hands before returning to work. Correct by 02/26/2024.

(A/99) Avondale Elementary, 1500 S. Avondale St. Heavy dust accumulation on return air vents. COS.

(A/99) Belmar Elementary, 6342 Adirondack Trail. Heavy accumulation of dust and dirt on return vents. COS.

(A/99) Chick-Fil-A, 5544 W. Amarillo Blvd. Debris on floor of walk-in freezer and door handles; raw chicken juice on bottom of chicken reach-in cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 03/28/2024.

(A/97) Crockett Middle School, 4720 Floyd Ave. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat vegetables. COS.

(A/94) Eighty Twenty, 2511 S. Georgia St. All personal items and medication must be stored in a designated area. COS. Debris and dust on shelves in walk-in cooler; grease accumulation on vent hood filters and fire suppression lines; clutter behind counter near kiosk needs to be removed; Certified Food Manager certificate and establishment permit must be posted in view of customers. Correct by 03/24/2024.

(A/94) Greenways Intermediate School, 8100 Pineridge Drive. Sanitizer in three-compartment sink too weak; all employee medication must be stored in a designated area. COS.

(A/95) Holiday Inn Express AMA West, 8330 W. Amarillo Blvd. No soap at hand sink; mold inside juice dispenser. Correct by 12/07. Dust on walls and vents. Correct by 05/28/2024.

(A/98) Humphreys Highland Elementary, 3901 S.E. 15th Ave. Cut tomatoes and onions in walk-in cooler without date marks. COS.

(A/97) Johnny N Allen 6th Grade Campus, 700 N. Lincoln St. Dust and debris build-up on ceiling tiles (repeat violation); ceiling tiles in kitchen must be non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 01/08/2024. Heavy discoloration and scoring on cutting board. Correct by 02/25/2024.

(B/86) La Fiesta Grande, 7415 S.W. 45th Ave. Chile relleno container sitting on top of ice at improper temperature; TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in cold top unit at improper temperature; items in cooler without date marks or marked improperly; raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in pullout drawer under grill. COS. Rust inside ice machine; build-up on filters on outside of ice machine; cold top unit holding at improper temperature and pooling water in bottom of unit. Correct by 12/04. Wall rack holding clean bowls and tops of bulk storage containers need to be cleaned to sight and touch (repeat violation); light bulb out in vent hood; wall in employee restroom needs sealing to be smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 02/20/2024.

(A/90) Lins Grand Buffet, 8440 W. I-40. Raw chicken stored above multiple ready-to-eat items in multiple locations; hand washing station used as dump sink. COS. Dead roaches in empty cabinets; employees in kitchen without hair restraints; employee food stored in multiple areas; scoops stored incorrectly; multiple areas, including drains, behind grills and others with large amounts of food debris, grease and dirt/dust; signs needed at hand sinks stating for hand washing only. Correct by 02/26/2024.

(A/93) Little Nest, 1400 S.W. 10th Ave. Multiple food items past “best by” and “use by “ dates; multiple dented cans on shelves. COS. Debris build-up on multiple surfaces. Correct by 02/26/2024.

(A/99) Oakdale Elementary, 2711 S. Hill St. Frozen condensation dripping in walk-in freezer (repeat violation). Correct by 02/26/2024.

(A/99) Olsen Park Elementary, 2409 Anna St. Heavy dirt/dust build-up on return vents. COS.

(A/95) Palios Pizza Café, 3562 S. Soncy Road, Suite 301. No paper towels at numerous hand sinks. COS. No quaternary test strips. Correct by 12/07. Bowl stored in flour bin. Correct by 02/25/2024.

(A/99) Pinkies #95, 2751 Civic Circle. Dust accumulating on shelves throughout establishment. Correct by 11/27/2024.

(B/89) Pizza Hut, 5611 Gem Lake Road, Suite 100. Employees did not wash hands between cashing out customers and making pizzas; broken hand dispensers at all hand sinks; heavy build-up on inside dishwashing machine, under water lines and on top of machine. Correct by 12/04. Two scoops with handles touching food items; heavy oil build-up dripping on shelves near fryer; dust build-up on/near air vents throughout establishment; visible build-up on vent hood above fryers; wall under dishwashing machine heavily soiled with grime and oil; grease build-up on faucet for three-compartment sink (repeat violation). Correct by 05/28/2024.

(A/98) Salvation Army, 400 S. Harrison St. Mold in walk-in cooler by door; dust on fan in reach-in cooler and wall behind three-compartment sink; old food debris in bottom of same reach-in cooler (repeat violation). Correct by 05/28/2024.

(A/97) Tacos Guadalajara, 2003 Living Water Drive. Items without date marks. COS. Fresh water and waste water on exterior of mobile must be labeled (repeat violation). Correct by 02/26/2024.

(A/93) Tascosa High School, 3921 Westlawn Ave. Quaternary sanitizer concentration too high. COS. Frozen condensate dripping onto food in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); paint beginning to chip off tables (repeat violation); dust accumulating on exhaust vents (repeat violation); dust build-up on decorative ceiling above line (repeat violation). Correct by 02/25/2024.

(A/98) The Clairmont, 4707 Bell St. All utensils used as scoops must have a handle and stored so handle doesn’t touch the food. COS. Several surfaces in need of cleaning, including floors and standing cooler doors (repeat violation). Correct by 02/20/2024.

(A/99) Toot ‘n Totum #63, 4420 Bell St. Debris build-up on raw wood in walk-in cooler. COS.

(A/97) Treehouse Childrens Academy, 7701 S. Coulter St. Sanitizer in dishwasher too weak. COS.

(B/82) V and M Discount Store, 1000 S.W. 10th Ave. Chest freezer needs to be removed from facility. COS. Damaged and soiled cans and drink cans; heavy build-up on soda nozzles. Correct by 12/01. Cans and toothpaste stored inside hand sink. Correct by 12/08. Heavy evidence of pests throughout facility, including droppings and mice bodies (repeat violation). Correct by 12/12. Back door in storage area needs to be sealed; pickle tongs stored on cardboard Coke box; single-use cups stored in boxes on floor in storage room and under an unfinished ceiling; single-use cups stored on tray with paint chipping; several areas in the establishment and storage rooms need to be cleaned to sight and touch (repeat violation); dirt, trash and debris throughout facility. Correct by 12/28. Holes in floor and walls must be repaired. Correct by 02/26/2024. Due to non compliance and repeat violations a re-inspection fee is being issued.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for Dec. 3, 2023