LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Health inspectors cited multiple violations at three Lubbock restaurants, including issues with food temperatures, cross-contamination concerns and sanitizer problems, according to recent inspection reports. Most violations were corrected during the inspections, the reports show.
Vizio’s African Bar & Restaurant at 3131 34th had 16 violations.
Here’s a look at their priority violations.Cooked beef was not at least 135 degrees.Cooked tomatoes had the wrong date mark and were held past its use-by date.The sanitizer solution was at toxic levels.There was a pink substance in the soda nozzles.There was a can of insecticide not labeled for commercial kitchens.There was no hot water or water pressure at a hand sink. Another hand sink was available to use.There was no soap or paper towels at a hand sink.
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Lighting not available in dry storage hallway.Accumulation of food residue on the bottom of the RIF.Single use article used as scoop and stored in Garri.Utensil with handle stored in contact with the food in container of salt.Utensil with handle stored in contact with the food in container of sugar.Raw chicken thawing at ambient temperature in kitchen. Raw chicken <35F.The report shows most violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.
District 1 King Claw & Lounge at 5217 98th had 17 violations.
Here’s a look at their priority violations.Cooked rice was not at least 135 degrees.Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat rice.Cooked rice was not cooled properly.The dish washer was not sanitizing.There was a black substance in the soda nozzles.The knife holder was dirty.An employee’s ointment was above food items.There were no paper towels at a hand sink.The water at one of the hand sinks did not get hot enough.Cardboard was in the bottom of reach-in coolers. It was saturated with food residue.The inspector notes, due to the number and the nature of the violations management did not show proper food safety knowledge.
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Bottom of the reach in freezers in the kitchen were heavily soiled with a buildup of debris.Fan in the warewash area was visibly soiled with a buildup of greasy debris.Single-use plastic cup was reused as a scoop to dispense bulk store food items.Single-use cups were stored in a box that was stored directly on the ground.Reach in freezers in the kitchen had a heavy layer of ice on the walls.Wet wiping cloth, not in immediate use, was stored outside of a sanitizer bucket in the cooking area.The report shows most violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.
Rise N Shine Donuts at 410 Frankford had 18 violations.
Here’s a look at their priority violations.
Cooked sausage and raw eggs were above the safe cold temperature of 41 degrees.Liquid was leaking from inside the soda machine into the ice used for fountain drinks.Raw bacon was above ready-to-eat sausage.A can was dented. This can cause botulism.A can of non-food grade aerosol lubricant was in the kitchen.A bottle of sanitizer was in the hand sink. Hand sinks are for hand washing only to prevent cross contamination.The dough machine does not meet the criteria for “clean in place” equipment. The person in charge state the machine is cleaned, but there is currently no sanitizing procedure for machine.
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Employee personal food stored above single use articles.Employee personal drink stored on container of RTE icing.Maintenance tools stored on RIF.Employee personal drink stored above prep cooler.Top of RIC door with an accumulation of dirt and debris.Single use articles used as scoop and stored in containers of cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar.Unwrapped knives, forks, and spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by consumers for self service.Frozen, RTE sausages thawing on counter at ambient temperature. Product < 41F.Condensate from RIF dropping onto exposed, unprotected RTE kolaches.Containers of shortening stored < 6 inches above the floor.
The report shows most violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.
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