City of Huntsville Routine Health Inspections for January 2016
1. 3 Spoons Yogurt Score: 6
1524 11th Street #B
- 2016 Health Permit needs to be posted
- Food observed inside handsink.
- Handsink is for handwashing only.
- Cutting boards need to be sanded down and smooth.
2. Asian Star Score: 5
1523 Normal Park Dr. #A
- Dishwasher sanitizer tested too weak
- Rodent droppings observed behind equipment inside kitchen prep area.
- Employee not wearing hair net inside kitchen prep area.
- Bulk containers of dry product must be labeled for proper identification.
3. Bar T Travel Center Score: 19
601 State Hwy 75 North #B
- Improper cold hold
- Expired Ham pulled from walk-in cooler
- Sanitizer tested too weak
- No Certified Food Manager available on inspections.
- Thermometer is needed to check product temperature.
- 2016 Health Permit is needed to be posted for public view.
- Ice scoop must be stored properly to prevent any cross-contamination.
- Product out for self-serve must have proper identification and ingredient list available for customers.
4. Bearkat Junction Score: 5
2020 Sam Houston Ave.
- Chemical spray bottle must be labeled with chemical name.
- 2016 Health Permit needs to be posted for public view
5. Best Catch 2 Go Score: 3
1798 E. Hwy 30
- Sanitizer tested too strong
6. Denim And Diamonds Pre- Score: N/A
School-Kids Klub
1700 7th Street
- Expired Salami, Honey Grams and Club Crackers pulled from kitchen area.
- Bed mat inside main play/sleep area needs to be repaired.
- Thermometer is needed inside all refrigeration
- Water jugs being stored on the floor, all product must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
- Sanitizer spray bottle must be available in all rooms and should test at appropriate strength.
- Broken fence on playground area needs to be repaired.
- Extra equipment on playground area needs to be removed.
7. Dollar General #2 Score: 5
4020 Sam Houston Ave.
- Expired Milk pulled from reach-in coolers and dented cans pulled from shelves.
- 2016 Health Permit needs to be posted for public view.
8. Donut Wheel Score: 1
1223 Sam Houston
- Open bottle of Apple Juice inside reach-in cooler.
9. El Gordo Taqueria Score: 12
611 11th Street
- Improper reheating
- Improper hot holding
- Expired cooked product pulled from 3 door reach-in cooler
- Sanitizer tested too weak
10. Elkins Lake Clubhouse Score: 8
632 Cherry Hills
- Expired sliced turkey and ham pulled from cooler.
- Employee cutting lemons with out gloves, gloves must be used when handling ready-to-eat food.
- Both cutting boards need to be sanded down and discoloration removed.
11. Farmhouse Sweets and Eats Score: 5
1112 11th Street
- Employee cutting lemons without gloves, glovesmust be used when handling ready-to-eat foods.
- Thermometer is needed in all refrigeration.
12. Fresh Do-Nuts Score: 4
2514 Sam Houston #A
- Employees/Cooks must have a hat or hair net when in prep areas
- Sanitizer must be available in all prep areas.
13. Grand Buffet Score: 7
111 IH-45 South #A
- Food stored inside freezer must be covered properly and double stacking of ready-to-eat foods.
- Improper hot holding
- Raw product stored above ready-to-eat foods and employee personal items stored improperly
14. H-F-Jif-E #2 Score: 9
2501 Sam Houston Ave.
- Expired food and milk pulled from cooler and shelf.
- Sanitizer tested too weak
- Improper cold hold
15. H.E.B. Grocery Score: 6
2304 Sam Houston
- Expired Milk and Yogurt pulled from cooler and torn package of Tofu.
- Chemical spray bottle stored inside handsink, handsink is for handwashing only.
16. H.I.S.D. High School Soccer Score: 2
515 E. FM 2821
- 2016 Health Permit needs to be posted for Concession public view.
17. Hardy’s Drive In Score: 2
339 SH 75 North
- Soda nozzles need to be cleaned and sanitized.
18. Hartz Chicken Buffet Score: 18
3020 Hwy 30 W
- Improper cold hold
- Improper cooling
- Improper hot hold
- Incorrect dates for product held long than 24 hours.
- Hot water must be available at front handsink
- Equipment must maintain product temperature at all times.
- Ice machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized
19. Holiday Inn Express Score: 0
148 I-45 South
- No critical violations observed
20. Humphrey’s Bar & Grill Score: 7
1930 Sam Houston Ave.
- Ready-to-eat product must be stored properly with cover.
- No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
- Ice machine lid missing and ice must be covered properly.
21. Jif-E-Mart #1 Score: 8
1233 11th Street
- Expired Milk pulled from reach-in cooler and dented cans pulled from shelf.
- Soda nozzle and microwave needs to be cleaned and sanitized.
- Thermometer is needed for all refrigeration
21. La Mexicana Super Market Score: 31
2703 Sam Houston Ave.
ESTABLISHMENT CLOSED NO RE-INSEPCTION WILL BE CONDUCTED
- Improper hot hold
- Improper cold hold
- Improper cooling
- Expired Yogurt pulled from reach-in cooler
- Raw eggs and beef sitting above ready-to-eat foods inside 3 door reach-in cooler
- Spray bottle tested too strong and 3 compartment sink sanitizer tested too weak.
- Cooks must wash hands after changing task when handling raw to ready-to-eat foods.
- 3 door reach-in cooler insulation showing and needs to be repaired to maintain product temperature.
- Cooked product held longer than 24 hours must show proper prep date and expiration dates.
- Thermometer is needed to check product temperature.
- Broken plastic lid food container needs to be replaced.
- Open employee drink stored above cooler and should be stored to prevent any crosscontamination.
- Sanitizer rags must be stored inside sanitizer bucket.
22. La Quinta Inn (Breakfast) Score: 8
124 I-45 North
- Chemical spray bottle must be labeled with chemical name.
- Sanitizer tested too strong
- Thermometer is needed in all refrigeration
23. Lexington Center, The Score: 6
679 IH-45 South
- Expired Cottage Cheese pulled from reach-in cooler.
- One inch air gap backflow prevention is needed under 3 compartment sink.
24. Little Caesars Score: 5
111 I-45 South #L
- Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink tested too weak.
- Thermometer is needed inside all refrigeration
25. Mo Better Meat Co., Inc. Score: 0
3719 Navigation Blvd.
Houston, TX 77003
- No critical violations observed
26. Mr. Z’s Mart Score: 9
3003 Hwy 30 West
- Hot water of a minimum of 100 degrees must be available inside establishment.
- Soda nozzles need to be cleaned and sanitized.
- 3 compartment sink must be used to wash, rinse and sanitized soda nozzles.
- Handsink is for handwashing only, all utensils must be washed properly.
- Men’s restroom must be available in working order.
27. Olive Garden Score: 5
225 I-H 45 South
- Ice observed inside handsink, handsink is for handwashing only.
- Thermometer is needed for all refrigeration
- All food must be stored inside cooler with proper lids.
28. Pacos Tacos Score: 0
275 FM 247 #A
- No critical violations observed
29. Papa John’s Score: 10
2128 Sam Houston Ave. #A
- Ice machine and pizza utensils need to be cleaned and sanitized, broken lids for food containers need to be replaced and sanitizer tested too weak.
- Employee observed handling ready-to-eat foods without gloves.
- Chemical spray bottles must labeled with correct chemical name.
- Employee wearing hat with hair exposed.
30. Pookie Convenience Store Score: 8
901 11th Street
- Sanitizer tested too weak
- Improper hot holding
- Product out for self-serve must be properly labeled
31. Quick Food Mart Score: 15
101 East FM 2821
- Expired Milk pulled from reach-in cooler
- Improper hot holding
- Fryer baskets need to be cleaned and free of grease build up
- Chemical spray bottles must be labeled with proper name.
- All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor inside walk-in cooler.
- Shelves above 3 compartment sink needs to be cleaned.
32. Rodeo Mexican Bar and Grill Score: 6
3011 Hwy 30 W. #307
- Food must be stored properly with cover inside walk-in cooler.
- Chemical spray bottles must be labeled correctly with chemical name.
33. S.H.S.U. Aramark Catering Score: 5
1802 Ave. I
- Product cooked and held longer than 24 hours must show 7 day expiration date.
- Dented cans pulled from dry storage room
34. S.H.S.U. Einstein Bagels & C- Score: 6
Store & Exp.
1802 Ave. I
- Towel sanitizer must be available in all prep areas.
- Improper cold hold
35. S.H.S.U. Sushic, LLC Score: 7
2008 Ave. J
- Temperature log book with incorrect time and temperature.
- 2016 Health Permit needs to be posted for public view.
- Cutting boards with discoloration need to be repaired or replaced.
36. Shenanigan’s Score: 0
1548 11th Street #102
- No critical violations observed
37. Subway #5 Score: 0
120 FM 2821 W. #B
- No critical violations observed
38. Taco Bell #2 Score: 8
129 IH-45 South
- One inch air gap backflow prevent is neededfor drains under soda machine and drain leading from walk-in cooler.
- Handsink must be equipped with paper towels at all times.
- Soda nozzles need to be cleaned and sanitized every 24 hours.
- Multiple gnats observed in back prep area.
39. Target Store Score: 0
259 IH-45 South
- No critical violations observed
40. Toasted Score: 9
1932 Sam Houston Ave.
- Sanitizer tested too strong
- Expired Milk pulled from walk-in cooler
- No hot water available at bar handsink. Hot water must be a minimum of 100 degrees.
- Grease trap needs to be cleaned
41. Tomorrows Promise Montessori School Score: N/A
2817 Old Houston Road
- Bed mat with foam exposed needs to be repaired or replaced.All chemicals need to be locked and stored away from children reach
- Weather stripping is needed on bathroom door.
- Hot water for children’s handsink may not exceed 120 degrees.
- More mulch is needed under swings for children safety.
42. Trains Tenders & Wings Score: 5
2806 Sam Houston Ave
- Product stored inside walk-in cooler must have proper lids to prevent any cross-contamination.
- All employees must have proper hair restraint when preparing food.
- Clean dishes must be stored properly to air dry.
43. Valero Corner Store #348 Score: 4
605 IH-45 South
- Container of icing with broken lid needs to be replaced.
- Bottom of reach-in cooler needs to be cleaned and walls above oven needs to be cleaned.
- Fenced in area needs to be re-organized and cleaned.
44. Walgreen’s Drug Co. Score: 3
1570 11th Street
- Bacon with torn package and slimy substance pulled from walk-in cooler and discarded.
45. Wonder Ways African Food Score: 8
1429 Sam Houston Ave.
- Hot water heater broken and needs to be repaired. Hot water must be on and available for handsink.Spigot on 3 compartment sink needs to be repaired.
- Dented cans pulled from shelves.
- Frozen product out for self-serve must be provided with labels.
46. Zipp Zapp Score: 15
525 11th Street
- Expired lunch meat, sliced cheese, chocolate milk, and torn package of salami
- Improper cold hold
- Sanitizer must be available at all times and test at appropriate strength.
- All employees must obtain a food handler card with in 30 days from day of hire.
- Product cooked and held longer than 24 hours must show 7 day expiration date.
- Thermometer is needed in all refrigeration