Here's how Nueces County restaurants scored in health inspections for June 2024

In June, Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District inspectors rodent droppings, dirty toilets, food stored under sinks and other health violations.

Out of more than 145 businesses inspected, 11 scored below a 90 and 43 received perfect scores. In June, three restaurants (Bubba's 33, El Jalisco Grill and Taqueria Jalisco #3) scored the worst with an 86.

The health district describes a food establishment as a place that sells or serves food to the public, which can include bars, hotels, apartments, schools and food trucks. These establishments must get an annual permit and be inspected by the health district.

Inspections are based on a demerit system, in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services. The inspection report checks for 47 different violations, each scoring from 3 to 1.

Here are the worst and best scores restaurants were given during June 2024.

Bubba's 33

1921 S. Padre Island Drive

The restaurant was inspected June 3 and received an 86. Inspectors found toxic chemicals stored improperly, employees not wearing beard guards, stacking wet dishes and dirty sugar containers.

Bubba's 33 was last inspected in February 2024 and scored a 94.

Burger King

309 IH 37

The restaurant was inspected June 6 and received an 88. Inspectors found ice not at proper temperature, dirty soda nozzles, gnats and dirty toilets.

Burger King was last inspected in April 2024 and scored a 91.

Burger King

6610 Saratoga Blvd.

The restaurant was inspected June 11 and received an 87. Inspectors found dirty ice machine, no certified food manager present, employees without food handlers and a dirty oven.

Burger King was last inspected in December 2023 and scored a 92.

Dat Good Good

917 S. Staples St.

The restaurant was inspected June 4 and received an 87. Dat Good Good was inspected again on Tuesday, June 25 and received a 100. Inspectors found food not being held at the proper temperature, employees not wearing hairnets, a dirty microwave and food not labeled.

This is the first inspection for Dat Good Good.

El Jalisco Grill

1813 Ennis Joslin Road

The restaurant was inspected June 3 and received an 86. Inspectors found toxic chemicals stored improperly, food not dated, thawing meat improperly and employees not wearing hairnets.

El Jalisco Grill was last inspected in December 2023 and scored a 91.

El Nuevo San Blas

3122 Baldwin Blvd.

The restaurant was inspected June 14 and received an 88. Inspectors found full chip baskets stacked on top of each other, toxic chemicals stored near dishes, rodent droppings and roaches present.

El Nuevo San Blas was last inspected in June 2023 and scored a 92.

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina

5133 S. Padre Island Drive

The restaurant was inspected June 24 and received an 88. Inspectors found dirty drink nozzles, a dirty ice machine, gnats and missing tiles.

Ojos Locos was last inspected in April 2024 and scored an 89.

Taiwan Restaurant

5425 S. Padre Island Drive

The restaurant was inspected June 24 and received an 89. Inspectors found food stored directly on the floor, a dirty ice machine, food stacked on top of ready-to-eat food and food not dated.

Taiwan Restaurant was last inspected in January 2024 and scored an 86.

Takeniwa

5216 S. Padre Island Drive

The restaurant was inspected June 13 and received an 89. Inspectors found food on floor, flies, dirty kitchen equipment and cooks not wearing hairnets.

Takeniwa was last inspected in July 2023 and scored a 76.

Taqueria Jalisco #3

10533 S. Padre Island Drive

The restaurant was inspected June 3 and received an 86. Inspectors found food not being covered, a dirty ice machine, gnats and mold in vents.

Taqueria Jalisco was last inspected in January 2023 and scored an 86.

Thai Sticky Rice

14902 Trinity River Drive

The restaurant was inspected June 24 and received an 88. Inspectors found food stored under sinks, a dirty ice machine, evidence of pest contamination and mold on cooler doors.

Thai Sticky Rice was last inspected in January 2024 and scored a 92.

Perfect scores (100)

• Alamo Drafthouse: 7601 S. Staples St.

• Amorscita's Sweets and More: 2833 S. Padre Island Drive

• Barton St. Pub: 10618 S. Padre Island Drive

• Bourbon Street Candy Co.: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive

• CC Donuts: 5346 Everhart Road

• Champs Meat Market: 15602 Northwest Blvd.

• Clubhouse 7: 10506 S. Padre Island Drive

• The Coffee Spot: 1145 Waldron Road

• Dairy Queen: 5919 McArdle Road

• Daquri Shak II: 4839 S. Staples St.

• Denny's: 4918 S. Padre Island Drive

• Donut Palace: 14602 Compass St.

• Double J Jerky: 2833 S. Padre Island Drive

• Driftwood Coffee Co.: 4703 S. Alameda St.

• Fitrition Planet: 5230 Kostoryz Road

• Get Fit Nutrition: 4043 Ayers St.

• Jason's Deli: 1416 Airline Road

• Jason's Deli: 5325 Saratoga Blvd.

• Jerky Plug: 2833 S. Padre Island Drive

• La Tropicana Fruit Delight & More: 9802 Leopard St.

• Lulu's Snack Shack: 2833 S. Padre Island Drive

• Mac's Barbecue #FORE!: 4354 S. Alameda St.

• McDonald's: 2021 Morgan Ave.

• McDonald's: 4730 S. Alameda St.

• Mrs. B's Barbacoa & More: 5002 Bonner Drive

• New York Pizza To-Go Padre Island: 14225 S. Padre Island Drive

• Nueces Cafe: 15552 Northwest Blvd.

• Olive Bleu Charcuterie Chic: 4703 S. Alameda St.

• Panda Express: 61533 Saratoga Blvd.

• Papa John's: 13434 Leopard St.

• Papa Murphy's Pizza: 5017 Saratoga Blvd.

• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive

• Rooster's Market & Beer Garden: 2322 Ruth St.

• Salty Dolphin Bar: 15201 Windward Drive

• Simply Sweet Treats: 2833 S. Padre Island Drive

• Smallcakes: 5638 Saratoga Blvd.

• Starbucks: 14002 S. Padre Island Drive

• Stingers Coffee: 1304 Airline Road

• Subway: 5127 Weber Road

• Subway: 4126 Ayers St.

• Tea by the Sea Cafe: 1002 Waldron Road

• Whataburger: 7702 S. Padre Island Drive

• Wienerschnitzel: 4221 S. Alameda St.

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