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 web-site, 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:

The following establishments had a score of A/100 during a routine inspection:

111 Creative Nutrition, 2300 N. Western St.

El Lagunero, 5014 E. Amarillo Blvd.

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

Marty’s Concessions, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.

Midwest Logistics of Texas, 4714 N.E. 24th Ave.

Ocho Segundos, 5331 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Rafter P Meats & Eats, 6100 Diaz Ranch Road.

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

Las Alazanas, 2800 E. Amarillo Blvd.

Los Picuchos, 701 S. Taylor St.

Polk St. Eats, 614 S. Polk St.

Thai Palace, 4723 S. Western St.

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

(A/99) ABC Learning Center, 5398 Meadowgreen Drive. Frozen food removed from original packaging not date marked. Correct by 10/03.

(B/87) Beef O Brady’s, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave. Fried jalapenos from previous day stored at ambient temperature; raw fish stored next to raw chicken and below open ground beef packages; accumulation of mold on soda gun; scorecard must be placed in view of public. COS. Quaternary sanitizer test strips needed. Correct by 07/16. Heavy accumulation of mold on soda gun at bar. Correct by 10/04.

(A/96) Bishop Defalco Retreat Center, 2100 N. Spring St. Items in reach-in cooler without proper date markings. Correct by 07/17. Gap at back door must be sealed; tiles above ice machine in dry storage room must be replaced; all wood surfaces must be painted. Correct by 10/05.

(A.99) Carnitas El Pariente, 3009 E. Amarillo Blvd. Walls and floors greasy. Correct by 10/03.

(B/87) China Star Restaurant, 6721 W. I-40. Mold growing on zucchinis in walk-in cooler. COS. Hot items at improper temperatures (repeat violation). Correct by 07/08. Items prepared previous day not date marked. Correct by 07/15. Gaps at bottom of doors leading to outside must be sealed (repeat violation); uncovered food containers inside coolers (repeat violation); soda machine heavily soiled under plastic drain cover (repeat violation); mold accumulating inside coolers in front of stove and fryers (repeat violation); paint peeling and water damage to wall in employee restroom. Correct by 10/03.

(A/98) Dollar General Store #11485, 3510 S. Osage St. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris; displaced and missing ceiling tiles in back room and restroom must be replaced or repositioned. Correct by 10/04.

(A/99) Eastridge Lanes Inc., 5405 E. Amarillo Blvd. Wall behind grill soiled and must be clean to sight and touch. Correct by 10/04.

(A/95) El Sabor Lagunero Mobile, 5014 E. Amarillo Blvd. Hot hold unit at improper temperature. COS. Food in cooler not date marked. Correct by 07/11.

(A/98) Exquisite Taste, 2311 N.W. 13th Ave. Sanitizer test strips needed. Correct by 07/11.

(B/89) Fun Noodle Bar, 2219 S. Georgia St. Bin of rice in walk-in cooler at improper temperature. COS. Quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink too strong. Correct by 07/10. Shelf of clean dishes stored over mop sink. Correct by 07/14. A sanitizing solution test kit needed. Correct by 07/17. Multiple food items in containers without lids; clean equipment and utensils must be stored covered or inverted (repeat violation); clean equipment and utensils must be allowed to air dry before storing (repeat violation); in-use dispensing utensils must be stored in food with handles above top of food and container (repeat violation); all refrigeration, cooking and hot holding equipment must be commercial grade. Correct by 10/05.

(B/83) Gorditas El Comal, 1210 E. Amarillo Blvd. Eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler; sponges must not be used on cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. COS. Large container of green chili cooling improperly; no sanitizer at three-compartment sink; sanitizer in with soap in the wash sink. Correct by 07/10. No food thermometer on cook line; no sanitizer test strips. Correct by 07/17. Gap in ceiling tiles above three compartment sink must be sealed; all employee food or personal items must be stored in a designated area; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; floors and walls soiled with grease and other substances. Correct by 10/05.

(A/94) Impact Nutrition, 4119 Business Park Drive. Sanitizer too weak. COS. A Certified Food Manager must be on site during all hours of operation (repeat violation); CFM certificates must be placed in view of public (repeat violation). Correct by 07/15. Ice machine leaking; evidence of water leakage in back storage room by mop sink; water-soaked linens on floor. Correct by 10/03.

(A/99) In This Moment Events, 707 S. Polk St. Gaps at back door must be sealed. Correct by 10/04.

(A/91) Jimmy John’s, 2807 S. Western St. Meats and cut veggies on line stacked too high and top of food was at improper temperature; ice scoop handle touching ice. COS. A Certified Food Manager must be on site at all times. Correct by 07/15. A grease trap must be installed. Correct by 07/19. Dishes stacked wet. Correct by 10/03.

(A/96) La Pasadita Burritos, 2730 N.E. 15th Ave. Sanitizer in red buckets not at proper concentration. Correct by 07/09. Floors must be repaired where there was construction to repair a leak. Correct by 10/04.

(A/94) Mr. Gatti’s, 4412 S. Western St. Mold inside ice machine. Correct by 07/16. Exit doors need new weather strips and must be self closing; some food items thawing in walk-in freezer; clean equipment and utensils must be allowed to air dry before storing; nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 10/04.

(A/94) Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 55 E. Hastings Ave. All chemicals, first aid and other products not food safe or personal (lotion) must be stored in the first aid cabinet. COS. A grease trap must be installed; an air gap is needed on three-compartment sink. Correct by 07/09.

(A/99) Popeye’s #350, 2201 Paramount Blvd. Clean equipment and utensils must be allowed to air dry before storing. Correct by 10/04.

(A/93) Public House Amarillo, 3333 S. Coulter St. Items in cooler by grill at improper temperatures; Maraschino cherries stored at ambient temperature above soda machine. Correct by 07/08. Sticky fly traps above food preparation areas in kitchen; uncovered food in walk-in cooler; food debris in containers holding clean utensils; light shields missing in server area; coving needed in employee restroom; hole in wall in bar storage area; exposed sheetrock on bathroom walls. Correct by 10/03.

(A/99) Sonic Drive In, 7414 S.W. 34th Ave. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 10/04.

(A/99) Starbucks Coffee #14191, 3512 E. I-40. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris (repeat violation). Correct by 10/03.

(A/93) Starbucks Coffee #59329, 8619 Canyon Drive. Sanitizer solution containers cloudy/dirty. COS. Employees must wash hands between serving customers and changing tasks; employees must wear gloves and refrain from handling cups from lip area when not gloved. Correct by 07/08. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Correct by 10/03.

(B/84) Staybridge Suites, 36 Western Plaza Drive. Quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink at improper concentration (repeat violation). Correct by 07/08. A Certified Food Manager must be on site at all times; opened bags of potatoes and cheese in coolers not date marked; incorrect sanitizing strips being used; garbage cans stored in front of hand sink; soap dispenser at hand sink is broken; mold inside ice machine. Correct by 07/15. A grease interceptor must be installed. Correct by 08/05.

(A/98) Super 8, 2103 Lakeview Drive. Microwave needs to be cleaned; strong sewage smell in kitchen area. Correct by 10/04.

(A/92) Taqueria Sanchez, 3405 S. Georgia St. Meat thawing at room temperature. COS. No sanitizer prepared (repeat violation). Correct by 07/09. Multiple prepared food items in coolers without dates. Correct by 07/16. Sliding door must have a screen; waste water and fresh water outlets/inlets must be labeled. Correct by 10/04.

(A/90) Thai Star, 3800 E. Amarillo Blvd. Raw chicken stored above vegetables. Correct by 07/10. Dishes in hand sink; cutting board heavily scored and must be sanded or replaced. Correct by 07/17. Unapproved insecticide in establishment; bottom of screen door must be sealed; wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; debris and pesticide must be cleaned from under sink area; accumulation on walls of walk-in must be cleaned. Correct by 10/05.

(B/89) Thai Taste, 7710 Hillside Road, Space 100. Bean sprouts stored on counter at improper temperature; eggs stored at room temperature; meat thawing at ambient temperature; employee restroom door in kitchen must be self-closing. COS. Employee food and personal items must be stored in a designated area; several containers of food uncovered in coolers; scoop handle in container touching flour; tea dispenser diffuser dirty; acoustic ceiling tiles in restrooms must be replaced. Correct by 10/04.

(A/91) The Bread Box, 2801 Civic Circle. Rodent bait must be in a covered, tamper-resistant station; a Certified Food Manager must be on site at all times; dishes must be sanitized in three-compartment sink while waiting for ware washing machine parts; a covered trash receptacle is needed in women’s restroom. Correct by 07/19.

(A/93) TX Chicken Bowl, 3011 E. Amarillo Blvd. Upper inside area of ice machine needs to be cleaned. COS. Cutting board is heavily scored and needs to be sanded or replaced. Correct by 07/15. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses; all stored food must be in covered containers; scoop handle touching food product in bulk bin; white substances on cook line must be labeled with common names of food. Correct by 10/03.