Restaurant inspections: Scores for Quality Inn East, Wesley Community Day Care, more

The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly report that has appeared 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:

Bushland Coffee Company, 1600 S. FM 2381.

El Tropico-Mobile, 1111 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Fountain of Health, 4151 S.W. 34trh Ave.

Fresh Box, 4714 N.W. 4th Ave.

Hope Springs Enterprises LLC, 2300 N. Western St.

Jan Werner Adult Day Care, 3105 S. Fillmore St.

Kids Kollege, 2020 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon.

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

Aloha Kitchen, 18100 W. I-40.

AMA Transitional Treatment Center, 9300 S.E. 3rd Ave.

Amarillo Montessori Academy, 3806 Bowie St.

Family Dollar #2383, 2241 S.E. 27th Ave.

FujiSan Sushi, 8952 Westgate Pkwy.

Harrington Assisted Living, 401 S.W. 12th Ave.

Holiday Inn Express AMA West, 8330 W. Amarillo Blvd.

House Divided, 7609 Hillside Road.

Imagination Station, 7910 Bell St.

Jimmy’s Egg, 3450 S. Soncy Road, Suite 400.

Latin Market Cuban Foods, 1407 N. Grand St.

Little Caesars, 306 23rd St., Canyon.

Little Caesars Coulter, 6020 S. Coulter St., Space 100.

Red Roof Inn, 6800 W. I-40.

Super 8, 2909 E. I-40.

Super Mercado Los Olivas, 3802 N.E. 24th Ave.

Sweet Jeans, 2300 N. Western St.

Thai Me Up, 8600 S.W. 34th Ave.

Throwbacks Sports Bar, 7160 Bell St.

Wal-Mart #7362, 2035 S.E. 34th Ave.

Wendys, 6011 S. Soncy Road.

Zest E Taco, 1010 E. Amarillo Blvd.

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

(A/94) African Safari, 5945 E. Amarillo Blvd. Goat meat not cooled to proper temperature before placing in cooler; spices and other items unlabeled. COS. Splash guard needed on sides of mop sink (repeat violation); more light needed in area with coolers in kitchen. Correct by 10/27.

(A/98) Algo Rico, 1110 E. Amarillo Blvd. Gap at backdoor must be sealed (repeat violation); holes in walls in back room by mop sink and by back exit door must be sealed; missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in back must be replaced; laminate flooring in prep area peeling up (repeat violation). Correct by 10/23.

(A/92) Amarillo Netplex, 3723 S.W. 58th Ave. Chemical used to sanitize not approved for food contact surfaces. COS. No Certified Food Manager (CFM); grease trap must be serviced and invoice provided. Correct by 08/23. Shield or protective covering needed above hot dog rollers; floor in walk-in cooler must be repaired to be smooth and easily cleanable (repeat violation); household refrigerator and household crock pots must be replaced with commercial units. Correct by10/22.

(A/90) Braums Ice Cream #183, 4629 S. Western St. Prepared burger toppings in cooler under staging area at improper temperatures; used wiping cloth and food debris in hand sink near shake mixers (repeat violation). COS. Wet wiping cloths on counters and in sinks throughout ice cream area; containers of food in reach-in cooler in cooking area stored in sitting water; heavy accumulation of calcium and mold beginning to build up behind internal baffle of ice machine; soda machine in dining area leaking onto floor (repeat violation); debris accumulating on soda nozzle diffusers (repeat violation); dust accumulating on fan guards inside walk-in unit; hand washing sign needed in men’s restroom.(repeat violation). Correct by 11/23.

(A/98) Chicken Express, 2106 2nd Ave., Canyon. Flies near back door and in lobby. Correct by 10/27. Heavy dust build-up in vent hoods (repeat violations). Correct by 01/26/2025.

(A/96) Chisum Travel Center #25, 890 S. FM 1912. Dented cans in establishment. COS. Receptacles in women’s restroom must be covered. Correct by 10/27.

(A/93) Chiyos, 810 N. Pierce St. Food containers stored on top of other foods in make table cooler; sticky fly trap above food prep area; single-use to-go containers stored improperly (repeat violation); tongs handle in cooked beef (repeat violation); build-up on ice scoop handle. COS. Food residue and other debris on shelves in walk-in cooler (repeat violation); grease trap must be serviced; food handler certificates out of date. Correct by 10/23.

(A/98) Cicis Pizza, 6605 W. I-40. Wet, dirty rag sitting on counter. COS. Three-compartment sink faucet leaking and handle missing. Correct by 11/23.

(A/93) Cracker Barrel #210, 2323 E. I-40. Employee did not wash hands when switching between tasks; food debris in areas below dish machine (repeat violation). COS. Hot water at dishwasher not reaching proper temperature. Correct by 08/07. Dust and build-up on vent and fire sprinkler system. Correct by 10/27.

(A/98) Delias Cake Creations, 2812 S.E. 27th Ave. No CFM on site. Correct by 08/23.

(A/91) Denny’s Restaurant #6673, 2116 S. Georgia St. Hand sink blocked by trash can; uncovered food in walk-in coolers; scoop handle touching food in container; debris between make tables by drink dispensers. COS. Gap at rear entrance door to kitchen must be sealed; drawers below burners not properly sliding and sealing; hole behind dish machine must be covered and sealed; cracked wall in dry storage room must be repaired; residue and build-up in plumbing fixture PVC elbow; grease trap must be serviced and invoice provided. Correct by 10/22.

(A/98) Dollar General #22799, 1550 S. FM 2381. Food residue in canned aisle; some light bulbs not working in reach-in cooler; broken gasket on freezer in back. Correct by 01/28/2025.

(A/98) Favs 2, 3333 S. Coulter St. #D4. Fan cover missing from reach-in cooler exposing non-food grade Styrofoam; light bulb burned out in reach-in cooler. Correct by 01/22/2025.

(A/90) Fairfield Inn AMA Airport, 1740 Airport Blvd. CFM needed; refrigerator near storage room not holding proper temperature; sponges in use at three-compartment sink; box of single-use bowls stored on floor in storage room; knives must not be stored in knife block; wall near storage room still damaged (repeat violation); household freezer in kitchen must be replaced with commercial unit (repeat violation). Correct by 08/08. Some damaged areas on cabinets and cabinet doors need repairing. Correct by 10/27.

(A/97) GMas Hot & Mild Salsa, 7693 Canyon Drive. No soap at hand sink; scoop handles touching food. COS.

(A/96) Golden Chick, 6020 S. Coulter St., Space 200. Personal food and drink left out on Oreos table; clean wiping cloths tote stored on bottom shelf directly under where dirty dishes are stored before being washed; tote lid covered in food debris and heavily soiled; chicken thawing in sink in sitting water; togo container used as scoop. COS.

(A/90) Hampton Inn & Suites, 7777 E. I-40. Fly paper strip in use in kitchen. COS. Apples on selfservice without tongs, utensils or wrapping; air gap needed under three-compartment sink; bulk cereal dispensers must be labeled and include ingredients and allergen information; three-compartment sink faucet leaking. Correct by 08/05.

(A/97) Holiday Inn Express, 2901 4h Ave., Canyon. Grease interceptor still not installed (repeat violation). Correct by 08/01.

(A/99) Jan Werner Adult Day Care, 3109 S. Fillmore St. Metal forks, knives and spoons must be stored with tines inverted. COS.

(A/95) Jerry’s Café, 1601 S. Grand St. Sanitizing bleach in unlabeled container; bowl stored on top of another food; some opened food containers without coverings; some wall surfaces and areas on floor need general cleaning. COS.

(A/99) Joes Pizza & Pasta, 19151 W. I-40. Ice machine out of service. Correct by 11/28.

(A/91) Little Caesars Coulter, 6020 S. Coulter St., Space 100. Unbaked breadsticks left out at room temperature; employee did not use proper hand washing procedures. COS. To-go containers stored on dirty shelves. Correct by 07/29.

(A/92) Little Caesars 34th St., 1900 S.E. 34th Ave., Suite 2600. Open sauce requiring refrigeration sitting at room temperature. COS. Food handler certificates must be maintained on premises; hot water at one hand sink at improper temperature; back door hydraulic closer must be repaired so door self closes (repeat violation); missing coving between floor and wall next to pizza oven (repeat violation). Correct by 10/23.

(A/96) Longhorn Steakhouse, 8200 W. I-40. Cutting boards deeply scored; dust and food debris on multiple surfaces; no light bulb in reach-in cooler; women’s bathroom door not closing properly. Correct by 11/28.

(A/96) LuLus Mexican Food, 3414 S. Georgia St. Food in commercial reach-in cooler at improper temperature. Correct by 08/02.Household refrigerator must be removed and replaced with a commercial unit or household chest freezer (repeat violation). Correct by 01/30/2025.

(A/93) Mary Miles Learning Center, 1700 S. Van Buren St. Dead bugs in a few locations (repeat violation); single-use cups stored on floor. COS. Air gap opening not correct size; Drain board on three-compartment sink not self-draining and holding water. Correct by 08/05.

(A/96) McDonalds, 6312 W. Hollywood Road. Sanitizer at three-compartment too strong. Correct by 08/02. Back door seal broken on one side; back door self-closing mechanism not working properly. Correct by 10/28.

(A/97) Natural Grocers, 7441 Hillside Road. Spray bottle of bleach too strong. COS.

(A/94) Nobilitea, 6200 Hillside Road, Space 200. No CFM on site; employee food handler certificates must be maintained on premises. Correct by 08/05. Back door seal must be replaced; self-closing mechanism on back door not working properly; tea dispenser nozzles dirty in consumer area. Correct by 10/23.

(A/97) Oasis Discount, 1600 E. Amarillo Blvd. Cakes, cookies and popsicles not labeled for resale. COS.

(A/99) Pak A Sak #19, 11762 S. Osage St. Dust build-up in walk-in cooler. COS.

(A/95) Pizza Hut, 6019 S. Coulter St. Some food handler certificates expired; dust and debris on all shelves where pizza trays stored; new weather stripping needed on back door. Correct by 08/05.

(A/99) Pony Express Burritos, 2808 4th Ave, Canyon. Cloths on floor next to grill. Correct by 02/22/2025.

(B/81) Quality Inn East, 1515 E. I-40. Yogurt in refrigerated unit at improper temperature; chemicals in unlabeled spray bottles. COS. No sanitizer prepared; employees unable to properly wash hands due to no supplies or hot water at hand sink in restroom; no soap and paper towels at hand sink in kitchen and restroom. Correct by 08/05. Wood around mop sink in laundry area must be sealed to be non-absorbent; toilet room located in lobby area is out of order; hand washing sign needed at hand sink in kitchen. Correct by 10/23.

(A/96) Sad Monkey Mercantile, 9800 E. SH 217, Canyon. Item in hand sink; utensils stored in standing water. COS. Wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Correct by 01/22/2025.

(A/99) Sad Monkey Mercantile Chuckwagon, 9800 E. SH 217, Canyon. Heavy grease build-up on vent hoods. Correct by 01/22/2025.

(A/96) Soda Jerks Beverage Co. #2, 7148 Bell St. Chocolate and caramel syrup requiring refrigeration, left out at room temperature. COS. Dried debris accumulated on soda machine nozzles. Correct by 10/23.

(A/96) Sunshine Valley Child Care, 4618 River Road. Build-up on can opener blade. COS. Repaired wall near mop sink must be painted or sealed (repeat violation). Correct by 10/28.

(A/98) T&M Food Mart, 1011 N.E. 24th Ave. Little Debbie snacks not labeled for individual sale. COS.

(A/95) Texas Premier Childcare at Amarillo Netplex, 3723 S.W. 58th Ave. Chemical in spray bottle without label; spaghetti and meat sauce in refrigerated unit not date marked. COS.

(A/98) Toot ‘n Totum #35, 4224 S.W. 34th Ave. Water heater is sitting on untreated, unpainted wood; plumbing draining into mop sink causing repeated molding. Correct by 07/23.

(A/99) Tyler’s Barbeque, 3301 Olsen Blvd. Gap at back door must be sealed. Correct by 10/28.

(B/85) Wesley Community Day Care, 1615 S. Roberts St. Cooked sausage in sealed bag with condensation on counter at improper temperature; cut lettuce in strainer and stored in melted ice; sanitizer too weak; employee did not wash hand when changing gloves; person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of specific food operations; employee drinks without lid stored on food contact surfaces. COS.

(A/97) Wingstop, 501 23rd St., Canyon. Sanitizer concentration too strong. COS.

(A/91) Ye Olde Pancake Station, 2800 Virginia Circle. Many foods in walk-in cooler at improper temperatures; uncovered items stored in make table cooler. COS. Walk-in cooler not in working order; no quaternary test strips on site. Correct by 08/03. Walk-in refrigerator in kitchen not in working order. Correct by 10/22.

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