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Cockroach infestation found at one low performer
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Cockroach infestation found at one low performer

  • January 23, 2026

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – One low performer with an infestation of cockroaches – and a dead cockroach on a cutting board that was being used.

India Palace at 3021 34th St. had 21 violations.

Milk was expired. According to the report, one container was held 60 days past its use-by date. Another container was held approximately 100 days past its use-by date; it was soured, curdled, separated no longer safe.Yogurt was molded and no longer safe.Tomatoes were moldedRice pudding did not have a date mark.Raw eggs were stored above fruits, vegetables and drinks.There were dead cockroaches on a cutting board that was being used.A pesticide labeled for home use was in the kitchen.Sanitizer test strips were not functional due to an exposure to an excessive amount of liquid.A knife was missing the tip.Polystyrene was used as a liner between the microwave and the prep table.There was no certified food manager available at the facility.Due to a cockroach infestation, the inspector notes the person in charge does not ensure the duties of the PIC are being met.Porous, acoustic ceiling tiles are installed above exposed food and equipment in the kitchen.

(Core)

Single use articles reused to store food in WIC.Employee personal food stored above RTE fruit and vegetables in WIC.Infestation of cockroaches. No licensed pest control available.Dead insects throughout facility.Floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed to no larger than 1 mm.Hand washing signage not available at hand sink.

The report shows most violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.

Little Woodrow’s at 6313 66th had 38 violations.

There was a brown liquid in an unopened bag of celery sticks.There was a brown spill on the ice in the ice bin.There was visible rust inside the ice bin.The sanitizer at the three compartment sink was at toxic levels.The sanitizer in a sanitizer bucket was at toxic levels.Multiple cutting boards were dirty. Multiple plastic cutting boards were damaged with scratches and dark spots.Utensils were damaged or cracked.A potato cutter was dirty.A can opener was dirty.Items stored on the clean wears rack had food residue.Toxic items were improperly stored.Toxic items were not labeled.Cooked chicken wings did not have a date Mark.A container of sliced lettuce had the wrong date marked.An open gallon of milk did not have a date Mark.There was a towel and a hand sink.There was a spray bottle hanging on the splash guard of a hand sink, and there was debris in the sink.Hand sinks or for handwashing only to prevent cross-contamination.There are no paper towels available in the mail or female restrooms.Wastewater lines and other draining equipment were not properly installed.

(Core)

Container of cut, uncooked potatoes was stored on the floor of the bar WIC.Hand sink in bar are are not sealed to the adjoining wall.Box of single-service utensils were stored on the floor of a dry storage area, and by the bar.3-compartment sink, and hand sinks in the prep area are not sealed to the wall.Cardboard is being used as a liner on a shelf with bottled drinks.Single use article, plastic cups, used as scoop in bulk containers of salad dressings, and sugar.Clear plastic single-service cups are being stored with food contact surface touching the rack’s top rods.A paper food boat was stored inside the bulk flour bowl in the grill area.The nonfood contact surfaces of the potato slicer were visibly soiled.Reach-in coolers with glassware, and liquor bottle storage are visibly soiled on the interior surfaces.The rubber base board in the ware wash area was missing in some areas.The area between the wall and behind the soda machine had an accumulation of debris.Floors, walls, and ceilings, are visibly soiled.Certified Food Manager Certificate is available but not posted in a conspicuous public place.The ladies restroom did not have a handwashing sign posted.

The inspector notes due to the number and the nature of the violations food safety knowledge was not demonstrated.

The report shows most of the violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.

Bombshell’s Restaurant & Bar at 6415 Spur 327 had 30 violations.

A container of bacon covered shrimp was stored over shrimp.A single-service portion cup of gelatin was stored inside a pan of gelatin with cherries.Both soda machine nozzles were visibly soiled.A dirty knife was with clean knives.An ice scoop was visibly soiled with debris.Several spray bottles were not labeled.A bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on shelf above silverware.Open gallon container of milk did not have a date mark.A container of portioned cooked pork did not have a date mark.There were no sanitizer testing strips available at time of inspection.A hand sink was blocked by plastic racks.Two hand sinks are blocked by the blue ice scoop holders that are installed on the sides of soda machine’s ice bin.There was no soap at a hand sink.There was debris inside a hand sink. Hand sinks are for hand washing only to prevent cross contamination.There were no paper towels in either restroom.

(Core)

Unlidded drinks stored in the prep area.Employee’s personal bottle of soda stored open on prep table in back of kitchen.Trays of frozen breaded chicken stored in walk in freezer on top of one another with no barrier in between.Ball of pizza dough stored on wire rack in pizza reach in cooler.Ice scoop was stored on top unprotected surface of the ice machine.White ice bucket was stored on the floor in front of the ice machine.Clean metal and plastic food storage containers stored and stacked still wet after washing.Clean food containers stored with sticker residue on exterior.Accumulation of food residue and debris on interior floor of pizza cooler.Accumulation of food debris on floor of walk in cooler.Employee hoodie stored on top of soda bibs in dry storage, next to mop sink.Personal food was stored inside the RIC across from the soda machines above food service milk, and ranch dressing.Personal drink cups stored on shelf above soda machines.Wet mops, not in current use, stored with mop head down in exterior mop sink.No hand washing signage was posted in the restrooms.

The report shows most of the violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.

Now to the good news. Here’s a look at this week’s Top Performers:

Chicken Express at 210 SlideThe Cakery at 6305 66thMcDonald’s at 2339 19th

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