LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Local health inspectors cited two Lubbock establishments for multiple health violations, while several others earned perfect scores in this week\u2019s inspection reports.<\/p>\n
Charley\u2019s Philly Steaks, located inside the South Plains Mall at 6002 Slide Road, was cited for 16 violations.<\/p>\n
Some of the violations found at the restaurant included:<\/p>\n
Temperature control issues: Cooked chicken wings and a container of ranch were held above the safe cold temperature of 41 degrees.Cooler failure: The ambient temperature of the cooler was measured at 50 degrees. Refrigeration units must be capable of keeping food at 41 degrees or below.Missing equipment: There was no thermometer inside the drink cooler or the reach-in cooler.Cross-contamination risks: Raw bacon was stored above ready-to-eat lettuce.Cleanliness issues: The inside of the ice bucket was dirty, and the deflector plate for the ice machine had a buildup of residue.Chemical storage: A container of glue was found on a food prep counter.Maintenance: Water was leaking from a vent inside the walk-in cooler, and the shelving for clean dishes was made of a porous material that is not easily cleanable.Certification: Food handler certificates for employees were not available.<\/p>\n
Core violations included:<\/p>\n
The Certified Food Manager (CFM) certificate was not posted for public view.The food service permit was stored in the back office instead of being posted publicly.Single-use containers stored on the front prep table and single-use tableware stored in the front prep cooler were positioned in a way that failed to protect food-contact surfaces.<\/p>\n
The report notes that most of the violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.<\/p>\n
Vallarta Taqueria & Restaurant, located at 5727 82nd Street, was cited for 12 violations during its inspection.<\/p>\n
Violations included:<\/p>\n
Temperature and labeling: Raw eggs were stored above the safe cold temperature of 41 degrees, cooked sausage was below the safe hot holding temperature of 135 degrees, and chorizo did not have a date mark.Cross-contamination: Raw bacon was stored directly above a drink mix.Plumbing issues: The hot water at one hand sink was turned off due to a leak, though other hand sinks on site had hot water available.Chemical storage: A toxic item was found without a label.Sanitizer: The sanitizing solution in the three-compartment sink was found to be too strong.<\/p>\n
Core violations included:<\/p>\n
A wet wiping cloth not in immediate use was stored outside of a sanitizer bucket.A bulk storage container of flour had an unhandled bowl stored inside to dispense the flour, rather than a proper scoop with a handle.The bulk storage container of flour was incorrectly labeled as \u201csugar.\u201dMetal containers on the drying rack were stacked wet in a manner that did not allow for proper air drying.An employee\u2019s personal drink was stored directly above food meant for service inside the cookline reach-in cooler.<\/p>\n
The report shows most of the violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.<\/p>\n
This Week\u2019s Top Performers<\/p>\n
On a positive note, several local establishments had zero violations during their health inspections this week. The top performers include:<\/p>\n
Raising Cane\u2019s\u00a0\u2014 905 Ave. QSubway\u00a0\u2014 216 University AvenueWhataburger\u00a0\u2014 2412 9th Street<\/p>\n
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