Sanchez Bakery, Fun Noodle Bar among this week's health inspections

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:

Night & Day Care & Play, 2831 Mays Ave.

Pizza Hut, 7000 E. I-40.

Subway #7854-213, 1401 E Amarillo Blvd.

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

Allsups #102363, 200 23rd St., Canyon.

Amarillo Club, 600 S. Tyler St.

Amarillo Ice Co., 2831 S. Johnson St.

Clelito Lindo, 2501 S. Arthur St.

Eastridge Grocery, 5200 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Got Donuts, 3510 River Road.

McDonalds, 5620 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Panda Express, 2416 S. Georgia St.

Panera Bread, 3502 S. Soncy Road.

Pic N Save, 3301 E. Amarillo Blvd.

The Station by Eskimo Hut, 7200 W. McCormick Road.

Ussery Roan Texas State Veteran Home, 1020 Tascosa Road.

Wal-Mart #7349, 7251 Arden Road.

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

(A/99) AFC Sushi @ United Market #523, 5601 W. Amarillo Blvd. ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) imitation crab thawing improperly. Correct by 10/02.

(A/98) BC Studio & Nutrition, 4205 Ridgecrest Circle. Wet wiping cloth on counter; wet mop leaning on wall. COS. Baseboard at three-compartment sink falling apart with peeling paint. Correct by 07/04. Areas with accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris must be cleaned and sanitized. Correct by 10/04.

(A/98) Burger King, 7000 E. I-40. Single-use lids stored on ice cream machine directly next to hand sink. Correct by 10/08.

(A/98) Burger King #1583, 415 E. Amarillo Blvd. Soda nozzle and ice cream machine dirty; dispensing utensils must be stored in food with handles above food. Correct by 10/04.

(A/91) City Café, 200 S.E. 3rd Ave. Ground sausage at improper temperature. COS. Asterisks needed on food dishes on menu that may be served undercooked; mildew build-up inside soda machine nozzles; scoop handles in seasonings/flavorings in coffee area touching food; heavy grease/dust build-up on vent hood filters; standard operating procedure must be submitted for grease trap located inside, under ground near three-compartment sink. Correct by 04/15. Stand-up freezers must be removed or replaced. Correct by 10/03.

(A/97) Cornerstone Outreach Center, 1111 N. Buchanan St. Milk and juice expired in two-door reach-in refrigerator; bulk containers holding foods not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of product when removed from original packages. COS.

(A/98) Dominos, 901 N. 23rd St., Canyon. Scoop in flour with handle stored incorrectly (repeat violation); heavy build-up of food debris on cooler doors. COS.

(A/93) Donut Stop, 4500 Canyon Dr. Kolaches stored on floor near hand sink. COS. Kolaches in warmer at improper temperature. Correct by 04/07. Dust collecting on fan guards and doors of coolers (repeat violation); cardboard used under stored clean racks (repeat violation); dust and flour accumulation on vent hood filters (repeat violation); paint peeling on ceiling above prep tables; vinyl wall covering near dish washing area beginning to come off wall. Correct by 07/03. Several unshielded light tubes throughout prep and serving area; floor near mop sink needs to be repaired so water does not accumulate and floor is smooth; cobwebs and dust in back dishwashing area and in flour back stock room. Correct by 10/04.

(B/81) Fun Noodle Bar, 2219 S. Georgia St. Several cooked and ready-to-eat items at improper temperatures (repeat violation); cooked rice on cart by wok area at improper temperature; quaternary sanitizer not properly dispensed at three-compartment sink (repeat violation); can of machine lubricant on top and next to food and food-contact surfaces (repeat violation); thawed tuna in sealed ROP (repeat violation); can opener heavily soiled; scoop handle touching spices in containers (repeat violation). COS. Person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principals and requirements of this rule; no chlorine test strips (repeat violation). Correct by 04/15. Food handler certificates must be maintained on premises. Correct by 07/03.

(A/93) Head Hunters Shop # 2, 712 E. Amarillo Blvd. Sanitizer bucket label worn off; sanitizer bucket stored over hot dog buns. COS. No sanitizer test strips; no soap and towels at food preparation hand sink. Correct by 04/15.

(B/82) Holiday Inn Express, 9401 E. I-40. Tongs needed for self-service bread items and apples not individually wrapped or packaged; dust pans and other items stored in hand sink in kitchen; sponges at three-compartment sink. COS. Unlabeled and uncapped chemical spray bottles in kitchen area. Correct by 04/11. Food Manager Certification could not be located; employee working in kitchen must have food handler certification; no sanitizer test strips; no soap and towels at hand sink; rust on clean dish drying rack; dead insects in cabinet over three compartment sink; cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-service and single-use items must be stored at least six inches off floor. Correct by 04/18.

(A/99) Jan Werner Adult Day Care, 3108 S. Fillmore St. Hard water deposits on outside of ice machine. Correct by 07/08.

(A/98) Jan Werner Adult Day Care, 3105 S. Fillmore St. Ice on condenser line in walk in freezer dripping ice onto boxes stored below; water damaged ceiling tile in dry storage needs replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 07/08.

(A/95) Jasons Deli, 2600 Wolflin Ave. Items stacked wet in dish washing area (repeat violation); knife stored in gap between steam tables in front of expo line by register (repeat violation). COS. Deep scoring on multiple cutting boards (repeat violation). Correct by 07/04. Food debris inside coolers on make line. Correct by 08/04.

(A/97) Kamp Pierce LLC, 1100 Folsom Road. Single sleeve of crackers for sale without proper labeling and nutritional information, COS.

(B/84) La Pasadita Burritos, 2730 N.E. 16th Ave. Barbacoa out of refrigeration at improper temperature; diced tomatoes on ice at improper temperature; both metal stem thermometers out of calibration; hand sink in kitchen blocked by employee and a cart. COS. No Certified Food Manager present; several employees without food handler certificates. Correct by 04/16. Damaged gaskets on refrigerator doors; foam and unsealed wood on walls in kitchen. Correct by 07/02.

(A/94) La Choza, 1407 N. Grand St. #200. Dishes not sanitized after washing and rinsing. COS. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 04/18. Peppers uncovered in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); rust on shelves in walk-in cooler; peeling plastic wrap on dry storage shelves. Correct by 07/07.

(A/93) La Quinta Inn & Suites, 9305 E. I-40. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. COS. Broken door handles on refrigerator and freezer need to be repaired so no insulating foam is exposed. Correct by 04/15.

(A/97) No Boundaries, 904 N. Grand St. Metal stem thermometer needed; discontinue use of knife block for storing knives. Correct by 04/15.

(A/93) Penguin Hut, 903 E. Amarillo Blvd. Multiple bait blocks in facility, some outdated; multiple rodent droppings in facility; packages of straws on floor next to rodent droppings; mold build-up in ice machine; heavy dust build-up in walk-in cooler; hole in wall behind soda dispenser. Correct by 04/12. Plumbing leakage under hand sink. Correct by 07/08.

(B/85) Petro Stopping Centers Fuel Island, 8500 E. I-40. Container of grape jelly at room temperature; meat loaf and pork chops in hot hold unit at improper temperature (repeat violation); tea nozzles heavily soiled; quaternary sanitizer in bucket too strong; sanitizer dispensing from three-compartment sink too weak; dented cans on shelves. COS. Bulb out in hot holding unit storing cooked meats; internal thermometer needed in hot holding unit; current invoice for servicing of in-ground grease trap must be provided. Correct by 04/15.

(A/99) Pizza Nomad – MFU, 2648 S.W. 34th Ave. Food debris and dust throughout mobile. Correct by 07/03.

(A/95) Rocket Brew, 1506 E. Amarillo Blvd. Space 100. Sanitizer hanging on soda machines and next to other food items; chili oil, made in-house, on shelves at room temperature for sale. COS.

(C/70) Sanchez Bakery, 1010 E. Amarillo Blvd. Honey without proper labeling and from unapproved source on site; no sanitizer bucket prepared (repeat violation) First-aid antiseptic stored with food coloring (repeat violation); food allergen sign needed. COS. Employees left and reentered kitchen without washing hands before returning to prepping food; grease trap pipe not draining and has accumulation of liquid in pipe; Certified Food Manager certificate expired; employees need food handler certificates; icing in coolers not date marked; heavy build-up of dried food debris around mixing mechanism of both mixers; many grocery bags storing dough, sugar, salt and flour; employee food in cooler with food used for service; personal food and drink on prep table; containers of salt and grease uncovered (repeat violation); many scoops with handles touching food (repeat violation); accumulation of old food and debris on walk-in cooler and freezer floors; dust build-up on cooking fans; debris buildup on drying racks on top of three-compartment sink. Correct by 04/11. New weather stripping needed on back door; storage shelf in front of dry storage area needs to be organized and any unnecessary items removed. Correct by 07/07.

(A/96) Scotts Oyster Bar, 4150 Paramount Blvd. Dust accumulating on magnet for storing knives. Correct by 07/08. Swai fish cannot be labeled as catfish; dust, dirt and food debris on several pieces of equipment and under three-compartment sink; dust on walls near split AC unit on wall and on light fixture for cooking area; dust accumulating on fan guards of several coolers. Correct by 10/09.

(A/93) Sonic Drive In, 8611 Hillside Road. Lid on tater tot scoop not clean; hard water stains on tongs stored above sanitation sink; no paper towels at hand sink. COS. Food soil from previous cooking on fryer; restrooms not properly cleaned. Correct by 10/02.

(A/96) Sonic Drive In, 3600 S. Washington St. Chemical sanitizer stored above mints. COS. Clean wares stored on rusted and soiled racks above three-compartment sink (repeat violation). Correct by 07/08.

(A/92) Sunshine Coffee, 3410 N.E. 24th Ave. Sambusa at improper temperature in hot hold cabinet (repeat violation); eggs stored over RTE (ready-to-eat) foods in the reach-in refrigerator. COS. Uncovered food in refrigerator; bulk sugar bin not labeled (repeat violation). Correct by 04/15.

(A/93) Tacos La Hacienda, 1021 S.W. 3rd Ave. Several containers of food not properly date marked. COS. Food in coolers not date marked. Correct by 04/13. Uncovered food in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer; boxes of packaged tortillas and onions stored on floor; bed inside back room/break room; food debris on floor in walk-in cooler; employee items must be stored in a designated area. Correct by 07/02.

(A/97) Tacos La Hacienda Mobile, 1021 S.W. 3rd Ave. Items in steam table at improper temperatures. Correct by 04/06.

(B/89) Texas Rose Steakhouse, 2811 4th Ave., Canyon. Soiled raw beef stored with suitable raw beef; multiple TCS (temperature/time controlled for safety) foods without dates. COS. Back door skirt needs to be repaired or replaced. Correct by 05/02. Cinnamon rolls uncovered in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); multiple single-use scoops in containers with handles stored incorrectly (repeat violation); items stacked wet (repeat violation); dirt/dust build-up in multiple areas; heavy grease build-up on outside above-ground grease trap and lid open; wall and tile near kitchen entrance damaged (repeat violation). Correct by 07/02.

(A/93) Thai Pepper, 311 E. Hastings Ave. Spoon in peanuts with handle touching food; rice utensils stored at improper temperature. COS. No Certified Food Manager; CFM certificate posted is expired; no metal stem thermometer to measure hot foods. Correct by 04/18. Live roach on three-compartment sink; build-up on rolling cart near three-compartment sink (repeat violation); rust accumulation on walk-in cooler shelves (repeat violation). Correct by 07/07.

(B/89) Tooms Restaurant, 3416 N.E. 24th Ave. Raw eggs and meat stored over ready-to-eat foods in both reach-in refrigerators; chlorine sanitizer in bucket near cooking area too weak (repeat violation); chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on floor near cooking area; flavor powders for drinks in unlabeled shakers must be labeled. COS. Rodent droppings behind glass door refrigerator in back room; build-up on floors near walls and in corners of kitchen and prep areas. Correct by 04/15. Foam in corner near rice warmers; seal any porous surfaces of walls in kitchen. Correct by 07/02.

(A/95) Toot ‘n Totum #24, 14900 FM 2590. Spray bottle sanitizer tested too high (repeat violation); dirty wiping cloth on counter near coffee dispensers; raw eggs in box on floor of walk-in cooler. COS.

(A/98) Travel Centers of America, 7000 E. I-40. Hot dogs in walk-in cooler with incorrect date mark. COS.

(A/98) United Supermarket #523, 5601 W. Amarillo Blvd. Ice build-up in vegetable reach-in freezer; trash falling through grating in freezer, dust and spider webs on multiple duct work and fans (repeat violation). Correct by 07/02.

(A/96) United Supermarket #523 Deli & Coffee Shop, 5601 W. Amarillo Blvd. Containers of food stacked on top of each other with no protection between; thawing chicken sitting in non-moving water; old food debris and water at bottom of buckets holding clean utensils; multiple cutting boards deeply scored; items stacked wet; trash falling through grating in reach-in cooler near produce sink; dust on multiple duct work and fans throughout business; food debris on floor of walk-in freezer. Correct by 07/02.

(A/97) Wolflin Elementary, 2026 S. Hughes St. Quaternary sanitizer too weak at three-compartment sink. COS.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for April 14, 2024