The Food Inspection Report is a weekly report that appears on Sundays. The information is taken from reports provided by the Department of Environmental Health, and individual reports can be viewed on its website, http://amarillo.gov/departments/community-services/environmental-health/food-inspections . A numerical classification system is now used, with a score of 100 points equivalent to zero demerits.
∙ 100 points – No major violations at the time of inspection
∙ 85 points – Considered an average score
∙ 70 points or less – Requires compliance within 24 hours
∙ COS – Correct in situ during inspection
These points correspond to the following grades of letters:
The following establishments had an A / 100 score during a routine inspection:
∙ City Kid Outreach Ministries, 205 S. Polk St.
∙ Dream Entertainment Center, 2650 Dumas Drive # 128.
∙ Dreams Snacks & amp; Plus, 2650 Dumas Drive # 138.
∙ Marble Slab Creamery-Catering, 201 Westgate Parkway.
∙ Travel Centers of America, 7000 E. I-40.
∙ West Plains High School-Auditorium, 10576 Arden Road.
∙ West Plains High School-Field House, 10576 Arden Road.
∙ West Plains High School-Tennis / Baseball, 10576 Arden Road.
The following establishments had an A / 100 score during a follow-up inspection:
∙ Brookdale Senior Living, 7404 Wallace Blvd.
∙ Giovanni’s Pizzeria, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.
∙ J’s Bar & amp; Grill-Catering, 3130 S. Soncy Road, Suite 100.
∙ Waffle House # 534, 2110 S. Coulter St.
These establishments received the following scores for non-compliance as stated:
∙ (B / 87) Bahama Bucks, 1921 S. Western St. All surfaces in contact with food should be clean to the eye and to the touch. Corrected from 17/07. Disinfectant test strips required in a three-compartment washbasin (repeated purple); the damaged gasket on the accessible cooler must be repaired or replaced; sponges should not be used on surfaces in contact with food; three-compartment sink used for storage; no disinfectant for disinfectant sink. Corrected from 24/07. Lamp above the drive-thru window very dirty with insects; The tap water from the port must be removed; very dirty and very sticky floors; damage to the decor from the counter line must be repaired and kept clean; The leak in the flow cooler needs to be repaired. Corrected from 10/12.
∙ (A / 99) Blue Crane Bakery, 3223 S.W. 6th Ave. Accumulation of dust on winds and debris at bottom of coolers. Corrected from 10/10.
∙ (A / 98) Spoke Rupture, 3101 S.W. 6th Ave. The door must be sealed to prevent the entry of pests; Surfaces of equipment that are not in contact with food should be maintained free from accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Corrected from 10/11.
∙ (A / 90) Buns Over Texas, 6045 S.W. 34th Ave. Stir-fried strawberries and blueberries in the fridge; chlorine sanitizer in improper concentration; wet stacked bowls; the dispensing utensils should have handles above the top of the food and container; food in hand wash basin drain in Texas Tea; bag of sugar placed on the floor in Texas Tea. COS. Scoop for clean ice cream in the sink by hand. Corrected from 22/07.
∙ (A / 91) Burger King, 7000 E. I-40. Liquid egg carton left out not well refrigerated. COS. Food debris at the bottom of equipment containing frozen food; The employee did not wash his hands before putting on the gloves. Corrected from 15/07.
∙ (A / 96) Burger King # 13483, 4900 S. Coulter St. Food handler certification required. Corrected from 14/08. The rear door must be kept closed and sealed (repeated violation); a bucket of unlabeled sugar or salt. Corrected from 10/11.
∙ (A / 95) Butterlove Biscuits, 3440 Bell St. Employees did not wear a hair net. COS. Improper chlorine sanitizing solution in dishwasher and sink. Corrected from 19/07. Tea dispensers should be separated and cleaned daily. Corrected from 10/11.
∙ (A / 97) Candlewood Suites, 18 Western Plaza Drive. Employees ’personal belongings and food must be kept in a designated area; and straw must be packed individually or in a dispenser; The variation must be presented for the fat trap. Corrected from 10/09.
∙ (A / 90) Chili’s Grill & amp; Bar, 3810 W. I-40. Three liters of milk in bar walk-in out of date. COS. The institution must have a fat trap on the ground. Corrected from 16/07. Very marked cuts and must be sandblasted or replaced (repetition of the violation). Corrected from 23/07. Iced tea should be kept covered; wet stacked items (repetition of violation); Surfaces of equipment that are not in contact with food should be maintained free from accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Corrected from 10/11.
∙ (A / 94) Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square. Not cold chocolate syrup. COS. A marinade jar is not labeled. Corrected from 24/07. Jigger kept in stagnant water at room temperature. Corrected from 10/12.
∙ (B / 84) Crush, 627 S. Polk St. Two coolers out of temperature; a unit to keep warm out of temperature; the cooled rice on the rack found at room temperature. Corrected from 14/07. Wood and wood flooring cannot be used as a food contact surface (repeated violation). Corrected from 21/07. All stored food must be covered (repeated violation); single-use cups should not be kept in bulk food introductions (repeated violation); straws and agitators on the bar should be packed individually or in a dispenser; The surface of equipment that is not in contact with food must be kept free from the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residues and other debris (repeated violation); more lighting needed in the service area and in the ventilation hood system (repeated violation). Corrected from 10/09.
∙ (A / 94) Curtis Flemming Learning Center, 3001 Wolflin Ave. Items must be refrigerated after opening if the label specifies; disinfectant at improper concentration. COS.
∙ (C / 76) Donut Stop, 1602 S. Grand St. No sanitizer prepared. Corrected from 12/07. No hand washing observed during the entire inspection; The fat trap manifesto is not available. Corrected from 17/07. The top to the fat trap opens. Corrected from 7/18. The person in charge has not demonstrated knowledge of the prevention of foodborne illness, the application of HACCP principles and the requirements of this rule; necessary food handler certification (repetition of the violation); hand-washed dishes in the food preparation area; debris in the drain of the hand; cardboard should not be used on the floor; the ventilation cap must be repaired. Corrected from 24/07. Wet drying cloths should be kept in a disinfectant solution between uses; donut rack directly under the air with dust and the top rack of unprotected donuts; filling bucket kept on the floor and in direct contact with a mop; scoop handle in flour that touches the product; imported dust and air conditioning fans; no soap in the employees ’bathroom. Corrected from 10/12.
∙ (A / 99) Two Crowns the Queen of the Cheladas, 1008 N. Fillmore St. The weather strip should be replaced on the back door. Corrected from 10/06.
∙ (A / 98) Fillmore’s Bar & amp; Grill, 1005 N. Fillmore St. The surfaces of equipment not in contact with food should be protected from the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residues and other debris; the fans in the bathroom need to be repaired or replaced. Corrected from 10/09.
∙ (B / 88) Macaroni Joe’s, 1619 S. Kentucky St., Space 1500. Meat loaves placed on the floor in walk-in; silverware and utensils stored in dirty containers. Corrected from 17/07. Cutting is very marked and must be sandblasted or replaced; the personal belongings of employees and food must be kept in a designated space; Wet drying clothes should be kept in a disinfectant solution between uses; all stored food must be covered; frozen food that thaws improperly. Corrected from 10/12.
∙ (A / 95) Marble Slab Creamery, 201 Westgate W. Parkway. Eggs kept in a cooler over ready-to-eat foods. Corrected from 16/07. Employees preparing ice cream did not wear hair restrictions; food debris in coolers and freezers (repetition of the violation). Corrected from 10/11.
∙ (A / 91) McDonald’s, 4402 Teckla Blvd. The dishwasher disinfectant is off and needs to be changed; disinfectant too strong in the three-compartment wash. Corrected from 14/07. The paper towel dispenser does not work. Corrected from 21/07. Air space is required under the three-compartment sink. Corrected from 14/08. The smell of water in the establishment must be evaluated and repaired. Corrected from 10/09.
Thai (B / 82) My Thai Restaurant, 2029 S. Coulter St. Sanitizer for wet clothes not strong enough. COS. The cold maintenance table and refrigerator on the far table are out and need to be reset or repaired. Corrected from 15/07. HACCP (Critical Hazard Analysis Points) logs must be provided for cooling and refrigeration to keep you cool; very marked cutting boards and must be sandblasted or replaced. Corrected from 22/07. The screen doors must be sealed; many food items without caps; scoop handle that touches the product in bulk bins; food stored in containers must be identified with the common name of the food; Surfaces of equipment that are not in contact with food should be maintained free from accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Corrected from 10/10.
City (A / 99) Party City # 1113, 3339 Bell St. The missing roof tile needs to be replaced. Corrected from 10/06
∙ (A / 96) Pizza Hut, 7000 E. I-40. Power out of date. Corrected from 15/07. Dirty fans must be clean. Corrected from 10/10.
∙ (A / 98) Popeye, 7000 E. I-40. Many flies in the kitchen area; The utensils used for the raw chicken must be cleaned and sanitized during periods when they are not in use. Corrected from 1010.
∙ (B / 89) Rise N Shine Donuts, 5901 S. Coulter St. Kolaches in warmer at improper temperature; Raw chorizo placed in a cooler on the shelf with and over the food ready to eat; employees touched donuts with their bare hands; ice buckets and potatoes looked at the ground. COS. Canned kolaches uncovered in the freezer; soda machine nozzles and diffuser that accumulate mold and residue from the syrup. Corrected from 10/06.
Oda (A / 98) Soda Jerks Beverage Co. # 2, 7148 Bell St. Exposed wood must be sealed; The waste water outlet and the drinking water inlet must be labeled. Corrected from 10/12.
∙ (A / 93) Subway # 41717, 6000 S. Western St. Clean the squeeze bottles stored in the sink in the dishwasher area. COS. Food handler certification required. Corrected from 15/08. Open the back door; the hole in the back door must be sealed and the door must be self-closing; mold on the drain board of the soda machine from the drive-thru window; accumulation of food and dirty boxes under the front preparation window (repetition of the violation). Corrected from 10/12.
Aco (A / 98) Taco Bell # 35898, 6256 Hollywood Road. The bottom side of the freezer gets dirty and accumulates mold (repeat of the violation); cardboard boxes and other trash with food debris behind the recycling bin; The lid of the grease container should be closed. Corrected from 10/12.
∙ (A / 97) L’Acai Bar, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave. Some brownies and cookies with wrong labeling. Corrected from 24/07. Employee personal items and food must be stored in a designated area. Corrected from 10/12.
∙ (A / 95) Wonderland Park-Cotton Candy & amp; Beverage Stand, 2601 Dumas Drive. Food handler certification is required; Saved popcorn must be date marked. Corrected from 7/18. The spaces in the back door must be sealed. Corrected from 10/06.
∙ (A / 95) Wonderland Park-Dip N Dots, 2601 Dumas Drive. Food handler certification is required; Provisions for washing and drying hands should be provided at all times. Corrected from 7/18. Ice cream scoops should be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Corrected from 10/06.
∙ (A / 97) Wonderland Park-Funnel Cake, 2601 Dumas Drive. Food handler certification is required. Corrected from 7/18. Cover to dirty ice machine; ugly soda machine inside and out; Powdered sugar and other food containers should be cleaned every 24 hours. Corrected from 10/06.
∙ (A / 93) Wonderland Park-Main Concession Stand, 2601 Dumas Drive. Food handler certification is required; frozen products out of date. Corrected from 7/18. The spaces at the doors must be sealed; dirty walls with food products; necessary sign at the sink indicating only to wash the hand. Corrected from 10/06.
∙ (A / 95) Wonderland Park-North Mobile Unit, 2601 Dumas Drive. Food handler certification is required; Soda box kept in a sink. Corrected from 7/18. Debris inside the freezer. Corrected from 10/06.
∙ (A / 94) Wonderland Park-South Concession Stand, 2601 Dumas Drive. Food handler certification is required; Devices for washing and drying hands must be provided at all times; toilet paper dispensers should be installed where necessary; dirty cotton candy spinning machine. Corrected from 7/18.
