Routine health inspections from the city of Huntsville for August 2017
1. 12th Street Bar Score: 100
1024 12th Street
- No critical violations observed
2. Amazing Favor African Palace Score: 72 ∙
2916 Sam Houston Ave.
- Improper cold hold
- Paper work must be provided for all purchased product.
- No sanitizer available to properly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
- Dented can pulled from shelf and discarded.
- No hot water available to wash dishes or wash hands properly.
- Food packaged by owner must be properly labeled with establishments information.
- Food out for self serve must have ingredient labels provided.
- Thermometers needed for reach-in freezers.
- No hand wipes or handsink available for employees.
- 3 compartment sink must be available to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment.
- Employee personal items must be stored separately to prevent cross-contamination.
- All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
- Reach-in freezers need to be cleaned and sanitized.
- More lighting is needed inside establishment to properly cleaned equipment.
3. American Legion-Sam Houston Post 95 Score: 100 ∙
1919 American Legion Dr.
- No critical violations observed
4. Arnaud’s Cajun Kitchen Score: 98
2615 Montgomery Rd.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
5. Asian Star Score: 86
1523 Normal Park Dr. #A
- Improper cooling
- Raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat food inside cooler.
- Employee must wash hands for 20 seconds after break or changing task.
- Chemical spray bottle must be labeled with chemical name.
- Product prepared and held longer than 24 hours must show 7 day expiration date.
6. Bar T Travel Center Score: 98
601 State Hwy 75 N. #B
- Broken ice scoop needs to be replaced and stored properly.
- Expired pre-packaged food pulled from shelf.
7. Bearkat Junction Score: 98
2020 Sam Houston Ave.
- Paper towels must be provided for handsink inside restroom.
- First Aid Kit is needed and pre-packaged food pulled from shelf.
8. Best Catch 2 Go Score: 97
1798 E. Hwy 30
- Chemical spray bottle needs to be labeled with chemical name.
9. Brookshire Bros. – Deli Score: 99
2601 11th Street
- Bottom of reach-in warmer needs to be cleaned.
10. Church’s Fried Chicken Score: 98
2711 11th Street.
- No hot water available. Hot water must be a minimum of 100 degrees F.
11. Dollar General #2 Score: 97
4020 Sam Houston Ave.
- Paper towels are needed for handsink inside restroom.
- Floors need to be cleaned throughout store.
12. Domino’s Pizza Score: 81
2411 Ave. I ∙
- Improper cold hold
- No ceiling tiles above pizza dough prep area to prevent cross-contamination.
- No sanitizer available in preparation areas to sanitize food contact surfaces.
- Spigot leaking on 3 compartment sink needs to be repaired.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- Handsink removed from prep area.
- Walls inside kitchen must be easily cleanable non-absorbent.
- Shelves on prep cooler, wall behind 3 compartment sink and heat lamp shelves need to be cleaned and sanitized. Floors need to be cleaned under and around equipment.
13. Faith Lutheran School Score: N/A
111 Sumac Rd.
- Toy bus needs to be cleaned inside room 1.
- Ranch dressing made by employees must show a 7 day expiration date.
14. Farmhouse Sweets & Eats Score: 93
1112 11th Street
- Improper cold hold
- Improper hot hold
- Large white container needs to be labeled with product name.
15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Score: 100
148 I-45 South
- No critical violations observed
16. Humphrey’s Bar & Grill Score: 87
1930 Sam Houston Ave.
- Improper cold hold
- Sanitizer tested to weak
- Doors on pizza prep cooler need to be repaired to maintain product temperature.
- Cutting board on pizza prep cooler needs to be replaced.
- Employee personal items must be stored properly to prevent cross-contamination.
- Stained ceiling tiles need to be replaced.
17. Jif-E Mart #1 Score: 94
1233 11th street
- Improper cold hold
- Tea must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
- Light bulb in the Coca-Cola cooler needs to be replaced.
- Expired pre-packaged food pulled from shelf and discarded.
18. Jif-E Mart #2 Score: 85
2501 Sam Houston Ave.
- Improper cold hold
- Expired Ranch Dressing discarded
- All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
- Ice machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler card.
- Multiple lights throughout store need to be replaced.
19. Kroger Deli & Bakery Score: 82
233 IH-45 South
- Improper cold hold
- Expired product pulled from self-serve cooler.
- No sanitizer available in back cooking/prep area.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- Broken thermometer inside Grab & Go cooler needs to be replaced.
- Floors need to be cleaned under counters in Deli and Bakery area. Bread cutters and meat slicer need to be cleaned and sanitized.
- Dishwasher in Bakery and Deli needs to be working properly.
- Certified Food Manager certification needs to be posted for public view.
20. Kroger Grocery & Dairy Score: 98
223 IH-45 South
- ∙Expired Milk pulled from self-serve cooler.
21. Kroger Produce Score: 95
223 IH-45 South
- Sanitizer tested to weak
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
22. Los Pericos Mexican Rest. Score: 91
1548 11th St. #103
- Improper cold hold
- Multiple knives need to be cleaned, sanitized and in good condition.
- Gloves or scoop must be used to handle chips.
23. Lucky Steak & Seafood Score: 80
625 IH-45 South ∙
- Improper cold hold
- Improper hot hold
- Expired shrimp sauce pulled from walkin cooler.
- Raw chicken stored above raw beef and shrimp. Raw chicken must be stored below all foods.
- Cooked prepared product held longer than 24 hours must show 7 day expiration date.
- Paper towels must be provided at handsink at all times.
- Multiple roaches observed in back prep area.
- Personal items must be stored properly to prevent cross-contamination.
- Broom stored improperly by equipment.
- Floor and prep cooler in back kitchen area needs to be cleaned.
- Rodent droppings observed in back storage/kitchen area.
- Side of steam table and outside of prep needs to be cleaned and sanitized. Hole in back storage room must be sealed to the exterior.
24. Mama Juanita’s Score: 89
154 I-45 South
- Employees must wash hands for 20 seconds after changing task or beginning work.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- Hot water must be at a minimum of 100 degrees for proper handwashing.
- Counter by handsink, floors, top and sides of dishwasher and side of fryers need to be cleaned.
25. Mr. Hamburger Pre Kitchen Score: 99 ∙
1019 Ave. J
- Floors need to be cleaned under back prep table and coolers need to be cleaned.
26. Raising Cane’s Score: 93
277 IH-45 South
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- Product held longer than 24 hours must show 7 day expiration date.
- Health permit must be posted for public view.
- Placard and Food Manager certification must be posted for public view.
27. Rodeo Mexican Bar & Grill Score: 72
3011 Hwy 30 West #307
- Improper cold hold
- Ready-to-eat foods stored inside cooler must be stored with cover to prevent cross-contamination.
- Containers inside prep cooler holding ready-to-eat food needs to be cleaned every 24 hours or as needed.
- No tongs available for lemons inside bar area.
- Floor drain under ice machine needs to drain properly.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- Thermometer is needed inside prep cooler and walk-in cooler.
- Paper towels must be provided at handsink at all times.
- Floor tiles need to be re-grouted to prevent accumulation of food.
- Floors under equipment, prep cooler, reach-in cooler, top of sugar lid and counter under margarita machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized.
28. Smiley’s Express #6 Score: 98
3595 W. Hwy 30
- All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
- Behind nozzles on slushy machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized.
29. Taco Bell #2 Score: 94
129 IH045 South
- Chemicals must be stored properly to prevent cross-contamination.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- Counter under steamer, hot press, reach-in warmer and floors under equipment need to be cleaned.
30. Toasted Score: 95
1932 Sam Houston Ave.
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- Prepared cooked product held longer than 24 hours must show 7 day expiration date.
- Side of fryers need to be cleaned
31. Wal Mart Bakery Score: 96
141 IH-45 South
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler card.
- No water pressure on 3 compartment sink from leak that needs to be repaired.
32. Wal Mart Deli Score: 88
141 IH-45 South
- Expired Hummus and Pizza pulled from self-serve cooler.
- Sanitizer tested to strong
- Employees have 30 days from the day of hire to obtain food handler cards.
- All product must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
- Venthood filters and floor inside walk-in cooler needs to be cleaned. Multiple ceiling tiles need to be replaced above3 compartment sink.