Amarillo Food Establishment Inspection Report for March 19, 2023

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.

Crossmark, 8952 Westgate W. Parkway.

Dollar General Store #22880, 4210 Raven Road.

Ellis & Lou Co. – Catering, 4714 N.W. 4th Ave.

High Plains Food Bank, 815 Ross St.

Murphy USA #6984, 5732 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Night & Day Care & Play, 2831 Mays Ave.

O’Shay’s, 4707 S. Whitaker Road.

Palo Duro High School Activity Center, 1400 N. Grant St.

Sam’s Club Deli #7676, 8952 Westgate W. Parkway.

Sam’s Club Meat & Seafood #7676, 8952 Westgate W. Parkway.

Sierra Spring Water, 4718 McCarty Blvd.

Spicy Mike’s Bar-B-Q Haven – Catering, 6723 S. Western St., Space 100.

Sushi Box Sam’s Club 7676, 8952 Westgate W. Parkway.

Sybil B. Harrington Learning Center II, 2500 Dale St.

Tacos Don Miguel, 2509 E. Amarillo Blvd.

The Local Wedge LLC, 5461 McKenna Square, Unit 102.

Wal-Mart Meat & Seafood #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Wheeler Concessions, 3020 S.W. 6th Ave.

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

Abuelo’s Mexican Embassy, 3501 S.W. 45th Ave.

Arby’s #5726, 7222 W. I-40.

Comfort Suites, 12 Western Plaza Drive.

El Tropico, 1111 E. Amarillo Blvd. #C.

Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care, 928 Westwood Drive, Bldg. 2.

JNB Quicki Shop #3, 11601 FM 1541.

Logan’s Roadhouse #347, 8310 W. I-40.

San Antonio Restaurant, 401 Tiltrotor Drive.

Subway #25610, 2001 S. Western St.

Tacos El Tule 2-Mobile, 3623 N.E. 24th Ave.

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

(A/94) AC West Campus Hagy Center For Young Children, 1301 Streit Drive. Dented cans in dry storage. COS. Sanitizer bottle at three-compartment sink is empty (repeat violation). Correct by 03/13. Mechanical dishwasher not sanitizing (repeat violation). Correct by 03/20.

(A/99) AISD Bake Shop, 2701 Pine St. Salt bucket stored in yeast bucket on top of yeast. COS.

(A/96) Amarillo Fairfield Inn & Suites, 6600 W. I-40. Knife in hand sink; box of oranges stored on floor. COS. Nozzles and underside of juice machine dirty. Correct by 09/11.

(A/96) Aspen Creek Grill, 4110 W. I-40. Cell phone on meat slicer; some cutting boards heavily scored and mold accumulation on one; several containers stacked wet; accumulation of grease on vent hood filters; mop sink leaking; water standing in dry storage area due to leaking faucet outside facility. Correct by 06/12.

(A/99) Belmar Elementary, 6342 Adirondack Trail. Large amount of dust build-up on vent hoods. COS.

(A/96) Bonham Middle School, 5600 S.W. 49th Ave. Employee did not wash hands or change gloves before returning to work with food after handling phone; scoop handle stored in flour. COS.

(A/97) Café Moonwater, 3313 S.W. 6th Ave. Gloves must be worn when handling ready-to-eat foods. COS.

(A/99) Carrie’s Cakes, 2128 S. Grand St. Scoop handles touching sugar in containers. COS.

(A/93) Cenikor Foundation, 1001 Wallace Blvd. Chlorine sanitizer too strong; sandwiches in walk-in coolers not date marked; TCS (temperature/time controlled for safety) foods thawing improperly. COS. Signs needed at all hand sinks stating for hand washing only; splash guard needed at hand sink next to coffee maker and microwave; sign needed in employee restroom instructing employees to wash hands before returning to work. Correct by 06/14.

(A/90) Church’s Chicken #592, 2002 S. Georgia St. Employee performed several duties without washing hands or changing gloves between each. COS. Walk-in cooler condenser leaking onto floor; sanitizer sink draining onto floor. Correct by 03/20. All containers must have lids; cookie sheets must be covered; ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine; area against walls and in corners heavily soiled; door handles dirty. Correct by 09/06.

(A/98) Creek House Honey Farm, 5005 4th Ave., Canyon. Multiple wet rags on counters behind bar; household refrigerator must be replaced with a commercial unit. Correct by 07/13.

(A/95) Crush, 627 S. Polk St. No sanitizer in dishwasher and three-compartment sink. COS. Several containers stacked wet; cups used as scoops in large bins of spices; need to clean fans in several coolers, door frame to employee restroom, plumbing under three-compartment sink and inside of ice maker. Correct by 09/15.

(A/94) Dong Phuong, 2218 E. Amarillo Blvd. Hand sink by office used for dumping and storage. COS. Wooden step stool in front of three-compartment sink by office must be painted or sealed; nonfoodcontact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; dust build-up on vent hood filters; ceiling above dry storage and ceiling above where some nonfood wares are stored still has visible damage (repeat violation). Correct by 09/14.

(B/86) Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 4411 S. Soncy Road. Multiple items stored without lids/covers; no sanitizer buckets or rags for cleaning; items out of date and not date marked; no soap at front hand sink (repeat violation); crates of milk on floor of walk-in cooler (repeat violation); 32 oz. cup used as scoop and stored in sugar (repeat violation); nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris (repeat violation). COS. Drain not properly draining water in mop sink (repeat violation). Correct by 06/11.

(A/97) Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 2823 S. Western St. Ice build-up in ice cream display coolers; food debris in bottoms of coolers, floor of walk-in cooler and other surfaces; tile in men’s bathroom is broken and coming off baseboards (repeat violation). Correct by 03/08.

(A/93) El Chihuahuense, 7908 Triangle Drive. Establishment not currently using sanitizer as third step for cleaning dishes. COS. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 03/27. Back storage room needs to be deep cleaned and ceiling tiles put back in place; bird inside establishment due to hole in side of building allowing access. Correct by 04/17. All broken, unused or unnecessary items in establishment must be removed, including back rooms. Correct by 06/13.

(A/97) El Vaquero, 2200 S.E. 3rd Ave. Disposable cup used as scoop in salt container (repeat violation). Correct by 06/12. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; plumbing under three-compartment sink still backing up (repeat violation). Correct by 09/14.

(A/96) Garden Fresh Fruteria La Hacienda, 1821 S.E. 3rd Ave. Scoop handle touching peanuts. COS. Faucet in three-compartment sink leaking. Correct by 09/11. Some food items not labeled. Correct by 09/13.

(A/97) Golden Waffle Company, 6017 Hillside, Suite 250. Employee food and drinks must be stored in a designated area; single-use cups must not be used to scoop bulk food items (repeat violation); dust build-up on fans in walk-in cooler. Correct by 09/13.

(B/87) H and L Discount Food Mart, 2701 S.W. 6th Ave. Hoses coming out of ceiling and draining into hand sink; food handler certification needed; no hot water at hand sinks; no sanitizer test strips; no hand drying provisions at hand sink. Correct by 03/20. Excess ice build-up in reach-in freezer containing ice cream; dust/debris accumulating in several areas; hole in wall behind mop sink and near bottom of wall next to hand sink; broken wall tiles. Correct by 06/08.

(A/98) Hamlet Elementary, 705 Sycamore St. Pest droppings in utensil bin. COS. Green cutting board heavily scored; ice scoop must not be stored in ice machine. Correct by 06/08.

(A/94) Hero Nutrition, 1911 4th Ave., Canyon. Certified Food Manager needed; no sanitizer test strips. Correct by 03/27. Blenders stacked wet (repeat violation); scoop handles touching food product (repeat violation); ceiling tiles in restroom and above hand sink must be replaced (repeat violation). Correct by 04/15.

(A/91) Holiday Inn Express, 9401 E. I-40. Breakfast meats on counter at improper temperature; extremely dented cans mixed in with cans intended for use; employee cell phone on food prep table. COS. Mold build-up inside chute of ice dispenser on ground floor; covered trash can needed in women’s restroom (repeat violation). Correct by 03/15.

(A/91) Houston Middle School, 815 S. Independence St. Quaternary sanitizer in buckets too strong; chemicals stored without lids; doors to both restrooms propped open. COS. Weather stripping needed on exit door; mouse droppings on side of walk-in cooler (repeat violation); hole in trim by back exit door; pipes around mop sink peeling; paint peeling off pipes in restroom; tab broken on ceiling light cover and is hanging open; Duct tape lining wall/floor; ice build-up on bottom of condenser in walk-in freezer. Correct by 05/10.

(A/96) Hud’s, 4411 Bell St. Wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; boxes stored on floor in fridge, freezer and in kitchen (repeat violation); cutting boards deeply scored (repeat violation); dust on fans in walk in cooler, reach-in coolers and ice machine intake. Correct by 09/12.

(A/97) IHOP #3003, 1711 E. I-40. Dishes stacked wet (repeat violation); need to clean waffle iron, fans in both freezer and cooler and several other places; spray nozzle by dishwasher leaking. Correct by 09/08.

(A/96) KFC, 316 E. Amarillo Blvd. Bucket stored in one hand sink; empty container and spoon on shelf with to-go buckets. COS. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; vent hood filters need cleaning. Correct by 09/14.

(A/99) KFC, 6100 S.W. 34th Ave. Floors dirty by baseboards and under large equipment. COS.

(A/94) Kirkland Court Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1601 Kirkland Drive. Salads out of date; hand sink not draining. COS. Debris accumulating on outside surfaces of dishwasher (repeat violation); light bulb not working in vent hood; ceiling paint peeling above stand-up freezer; one broken condenser fan in walk-in cooler. Correct by 06/12.

(A/90) La Campana, 2220 Canyon Drive. Raw meat and chicken stored next to and above ready-to-eat food in multiple coolers (repeat violation). COS. Dead roaches in establishment (repeat violation); employee drinks stored above or next to clean food-contact equipment (repeat violation); uncovered food stored in multiple coolers; food stored on floor in walk-in cooler; dead roach in canister holding clean utensils in kitchen (repeat violation); soil accumulating behind baffle of ice machine (repeat violation); containers holding food items not in original packaging must be labeled with common name of product; food being prepared in back dry storage area (repeat violation and a re-inspection fee was charged); at least one household stand-up freezer must be replaced with a commercial unit or a household chest freezer (repeat violation). Correct by 07/08.

(A/92) LandShark Pizza & Burgers, 1505 E. FM 1151. No dates on any food items; cutting boards heavily scored; frozen food left out at room temperature; grease dripping from vent hood; extensive amount of grease in cooking/frying area; grease on ground by black grease bin; black garbage bag and cardboard taped to wall in back room. Correct by 03/23.

(A/97) La Quinta Inn & Suites, 9305 E. I-40. Report for grease trap service must be provided. Correct by 03/23.

(A/96) Leaf and Bubble LLC, 4137 S.W. 34th Ave. Employees handling unwrapped cups and drinks without wearing hair restraints (repeat violation); tapioca balls stored in boxes on floor; make table in back does not work; large amount of ice build-up inside reach-in cooler below tea urns; single-use cups stored in boxes on floor; food debris stuck to sides of stove top and inside oven (repeat violation). Correct by 03/13.

(B/89) Lin’s Grand Buffet, 8440 W. I-40. Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area; employee drinks must have a lid and straw (repeat violation); wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses (repeat violation); raw fish and raw shrimp thawing improperly. COS. Rusted ceiling vents; rusted racks holding food in walk-in cooler/freezer; rusted/peeling shelves inside stand-up cooler in hibachi station; rusted vent on wall of hibachi station (repeat violation). Correct by 03/23. Weather stripping needed on back exit door; raw chicken and raw fish stored above ready-to-eat foods in coolers; several lids missing on raw meats stored in walk-in coolers; lids missing on spices in dry storage; equipment and utensils stacked wet; mold build-up on fans in walk-in cooler; walls of cooler and areas throughout kitchen and walk-in coolers must be clean to sight and touch; ceiling near doors to dining area collecting dust; more light needed in walk-in cooler; missing coving tiles in kitchen; broken ceiling tile above sushi station; hole near bottom of walk-in cooler door. Correct by 06/12.

(A/96) Longhorn Steakhouse, 8200 W. I-40. No sanitizer in dishwasher; all employee food and personal items must be stored in a designated area; scoop handle touching food in cook line. COS.

(A/97) Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, 2801 N. Coulter St. Sanitizer not prepared daily. COS.

(A/97) Love’s Travel Stop #200, 6930 E. I-40. Dust, grime and mold on several racks in walk-in cooler in dish area. COS. Acoustic ceiling tiles in sandwich area must be replaced with vinyl coated tile (repeat violation); household stand-up freezer must be removed or replaced with a commercial unit (repeat violation). Correct by 04/10.

(A/98) Murphy USA #5780, 2109 S. Grand St. Drinks and food stored in restroom (repeat violation); heavy dust accumulation on packages of food and cans in coolers (repeat violation); dust accumulating on all shelves holding foods outside of coolers (repeat violation). COS.

(A/99) Murphy USA #7251, 4209 Canyon Drive. Bottled water stored in restroom (repeat violation). Correct by 09/07.

(A/97) Original Pine Shed, 5342 Canyon Drive. Dishes in hand sink behind bar. COS. Dust build-up on reach-in cooler fan. Correct by 03/07.

(A/99) Palo Duro High Commercial Lab, 1400 N. Grant St. Bottom of reach-in cooler needs to be cleaned. Correct by 06/07.

(A/98) Palo Duro High School, 1400 N. Grant St. Leak in freezer must be repaired (repeat violation). Correct by 03/31. Dishes and utensils stacked wet (repeat violation). Correct by 06/07.

(A/97) Pizza Hut, 6905 W. I-40. Boxes on floor of freezer. COS. Food debris and dust/dirt in many different areas of establishment; hand washing sign needed at hand sink in bar. Correct by 09/12.

(A/99) Preston West Par 3, 9101 S. Coulter St. Sign needed at hand sink in kitchen stating for hand washing only; signs needed at hand sinks in restrooms instructing employees to wash hands before returning to work. Correct by 09/12.

(A/99) Randall High School Football Track Concession, 5800 Attebury Drive East. Sign needed at hand sink stating for hand washing only. Correct by 03/09.

(A/91) Rise and Shine Donuts, 3605 S.W. 45th Ave. No hand drying provisions at hand sink; equipment in hand sink in kitchen; grocery bags used for food storage. COS. Prepared food and ingredients stored on shelving with no covers; mold on sides of soda machine spout; wet powder stuck inside Cappuccino machine; debris build-up in corners of rooms and on top of equipment (repeat violation); drain under three-compartment sink covered in old food debris; bed in facility and being used is not allowed; tools and paint stored next to food items. Correct by 03/07.

(A/97) Sam’s Club #7676, 8952 Westgate W. Parkway. Multiple heavily dented cans (repeat violation). COS.

(A/99) Sam’s Club Bakery #7676, 8952 Westgate W. Parkway. Uncovered baked goods on cooling racks. COS.

(A/98) Smokey Joe’s Texas Café, 2903 S.W. 6th Ave. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; raw beef and chicken stored above ready-to eat foods. COS.

(A/95) Sonic Drive In, 4320 S.W. 45trh Ave. Several beverage tubes behind and under Coke machine covered in debris; both ice scoops stored in buckets of dirty water; thick layer of ice inside both reach-in freezers; dust or food debris covering several tops and underneath splash zones of food warming/cooling equipment; old food debris on handle to reach-in freezer and make tables storage area; dust on ceiling tiles throughout establishment and on fans in walk-in cooler and freezer; dust and other debris on several vents; old grease on top, front and sides of grease receptacle. Correct by 09/15.

(A/99) Spicy Mike’s Bar-B-Q Haven, 6723 S. Western St., Space 100. Mold inside ice maker; dust build-up on vent hood filers; mold and dust build-up on fans in cooler facing order window. Correct by 07/10.

(A/98) Subway #7429-212, 3300 E. I-40. Reach-in cooler not holding proper temperature. Correct by 03/20.

(A/99) Sushi Express, 7402 S.W. 34th Ave. Bowl stored in Panko bread crumbs. COS.

(A/97) Taco Bell #032693, 3309 S. Washington St. Layer of ice on food stored in make table (repeat violation); debris on and round vent; dust on walls of walk-in cooler and ceiling near three-compartment sink (repeat violation). Correct by 09/12.

(A/98) Tacos El Tule 2, 3623 N.E. 24th Ave. Employee personal refrigerator must have a sign stating employee use only; build-up on outside of ice machine. COS. All food must be covered when not in use (repeat violation); dishes stacked wet (repeat violation). Correct by 06/06.

(A/92) Tacos Garcia, 2200 E. Amarillo Blvd. Eggs stored behind shredded cheese and ham in make ready table; cartons of eggs stored above containers of menudo in cooler (repeat violation). COS. Grocery bags used for food storage; wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; dishes stacked wet; mold on inside of ice maker. Correct by 07/10.

(B/88) Taqueria Los Toritos, 26517 E. Amarillo Blvd. Gloves must not be re-used; mop water discarded in floor drain below three-compartment sink. COS. Bags stored in hand sink. Correct by 03/24. Wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; debris in bottom of clean utensil bin beside three-compartment sink; multiple uncovered food items in coolers; scoop handles touching flour and sugar; bulk bins of flour, sugar, etc., must be labeled with common name on container. Correct by 06/12.

(A/97) Texas Tea, 2642 Wolflin Ave. Cutting board deeply scored; layer of dust on walk-in coolers; water on floor of walk-in cooler near RO water system; rust or tea build-up on three-compartment sink; calcium build-up on faucet over three-compartment sink. Correct by 03/15.

(B/83) Thai Spoon, 500 N. Fillmore St. Owner’s dog in kitchen (repeat violation); owner picked up dog to remove it from kitchen; onions in mesh bag stored directly on floor. COS. No paper towels at hand sink (repeat violation); dishes in hand sink (repeat violation); employee drink stored in fridge containing food for serving (repeat violation); wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Correct by 03/24. Grease and food splashes in several places on wall and floor (repeat violation). Correct by 06/07. Grocery bags used for food storage; grease build-up on vent hood filters (repeat violation). Correct by 07/10.

(A/99) The Clairmont, 4707 Bell St. Scoop handle touching powdered sugar. COS.

(A/95) The Handle Bar & Grill, 3514 S.W. 6th Ave. Raw meat stored in dirty bins in stand-up cooler near front door; bag of potatoes stored on floor; household Crockpot warming queso must be commercial grade. COS.

(A/99) The Ruffled Cup, 3440 Bell St. Items stacked wet. COS.

(A/90) Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave. Raw chicken on top shelf above vegetables; sushi rice at improper PH; multiple dirty wash cloths not stored properly; bowls used as scoops. COS. Multiple items on floor in kitchen and freezer; food debris, dust and dirt in several areas (repeat violation); Certified Food Manager certificate, score card and permit not posted. Correct by 06/07.

(A/96) Toot ‘n Totum #75, 100 Tascosa Road. Hotdogs in hot hold unit at improper temperature. Correct by 03/17. Weather stripping needed at back exit door. Correct by 06/12.

(A/98) Toot ‘n Totum #76, 5041 Plains Blvd. Mold on inside soda machines spouts and underneath area dirty; walls dirty and have mold; need to clean microwave and cup dividers in walk-in; build-up in corners of ice cream freezer. Correct by 09/07.

(A/94) TPC Crisis Respite, 2002 Hardy St. No sanitizer prepared; raw beef stored in grocery bag in stand-up cooler; broken raw shelled eggs in cardboard box stored above raw bacon. COS.

(A/98) Trinity Lutheran Church Woodlands Child Day Care, 2400 N. Coulter. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 03/19.

(A/98) Tropical Smoothie Café, 4280 S. Soncy Road, Suite 100. Multiple utensils with handles touching food. COS. Hand sink by three-compartment sink is dirty (repeat violation). Correct by 06/11.

(A/98) Tru Bru Coffee Co., 1344 S.E. 10th Ave. No sanitizer test strips. Correct by 03/20.

(A/94) Valore Italian Restaurant and Grill, 900 S. Tyler St. Both hand sinks used for dumping (repeat violation); cup covered in flour stored in flour bin (repeat violation). COS. Several boxes of single-use articles, including straws and paper towels, stored on floor (repeat violation); several containers stacked wet on rack for clean dishes (repeat violation); stir sticks on bar must be individually wrapped or in a dispenser; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; sign needed at hand sink at bar stating for hand washing only (repeat violation). Correct by 07/17.

(A/96) Wal-Mart #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd. Spilled shredded cheese in grocery cold holding units. COS. Exit door used for grocery pick up is not closing (repeat violation); condenser in walk-in cooler dripping onto food stored in cardboard boxes; holes in wall and unfinished wood on wall near mop sink must be repaired (repeat violation); broken trim on walk-in cooler near mop sink has exposed wood (repeat violation). Correct by 06/06.

(A/96) Wal-Mart Bakery #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd. No soap at hand sink in back of bakery. COS. Dust build-up on fans in walk-in cooler; rusted vents on ceiling. Correct by 06/06.

(A/93) Wal-Mart Deli #5216, 5730 W. Amarillo Blvd. No soap at hand sink. COS. Dishwasher not reaching adequate temperature for sanitization (repeat violation); equipment and utensils stacked wet; light bulb in vent hood needs replacing (repeat violation); broken floor tiles at entrance to walk-in cooler must be repaired; rusted vents on ceiling. Correct by 06/06.

(A/95) Whataburger #307, 2424 S. Georgia St. Cut vegetables in ice coolant make table at improper temperature. COS. Grill leaking grease onto ground; area around garbage receptacle full of trash. Correct by 09/13.

(A/91) Wienerschnitzel, 5800 W. Amarillo Blvd. Underside of ice cream machine dirty from previous day (repeat violation); no sanitizer prepared (repeat violation); ice scoop chipped and stored in ice machine; scoop in bulk food items touching food (repeat violation. COS. Weather stripping needed on back door; condenser in walk-in freezer dripping and forming ice (repeat violation); sign needed in restroom instructing employees to wash hands before returning to work. Correct by 06/08.

(A/94) Wing Stop #1696, 5512 Gem Lake Road, Suite 700. Chemicals in spray bottle not labeled; wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. COS. Gap at back door must be sealed (repeat violation); Condenser in walk-in cooler dripping and ice accumulating near food. Correct by 06/07.

(A/96) Zino’s, 1009 S. Grand St., Suite 200. No shield on light bulbs above ice machine. Correct by 03/20. Bucket of pickles on floor of walk-in cooler; soda machine nozzle diffusers dirty; all ceiling tiles in restroom need to be vinyl coated tiles or non-absorbent (repeat violation). Correct by 06/08.