EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – In this week\u2019s Restaurant Roundup, a local restaurant is closed again due to unsafe food practices and a breakfast spot was caught with slime mold in the ice machine. Meanwhile, two El Paso County eateries take part in the holiday spirit year-round, saying their customers are like family \u2013 and family comes first \u2013 serving them only the best!<\/p>\n
Coal Mine Dragon on S 8th Street is back on the naughty list this holiday season, closed for the second time this year after failing another health inspection with 21 violations.<\/a><\/p>\n The inspector noted there were multiple handwashing sinks without soap \u2013 one full of noodles! Food items were reportedly stored uncovered, all of the prepped food was undated, and the facility was “visibly soiled with food debris.”<\/p>\n In other news, Omelets Etc. on S Academy Boulevard failed its routine health inspection with 12 violations.<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re told the manager had failed his food safety exam, there was slime mold on the ice machine chute, and there were dead insects behind the freezer.<\/p>\n The manager told us the ice machine has been thoroughly cleaned, and the other issues have been resolved.<\/p>\n Omelets Etc. passed its re-inspection.<\/a><\/p>\n Okay \u2013 It\u2019s turkey week and our high scores will have you waddling out with a full belly after gobbling up every last bite!<\/p>\n Coming in with a perfect score is the Taco Bell at N Powers and Old Ranch Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n Next up \u2013 we headed to the hills for Crystal Park Cantina in Manitou Springs<\/a>!<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a family to us here,\u201d said employee Katie Rhodes.<\/p>\n The place was SPOTLESS!<\/p>\n \u201cThis is like a home away from home so we try and treat it that way,\u201d employee Emma Harris explained.<\/p>\n The standards are just as high for flavor and vibes there!<\/p>\n