Roaches, food drippings, sticky sinks: Wichita Falls restaurant inspections June 24-30
Here are the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District restaurant inspection scores for Wichita County conducted June 24–30.
Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The health department conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe.
During June 24-30, the department conducted reviews and/or inspections at 32 sites. Inspections for temporary events are not included.
Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
Perfect scores
Knights of Columbus of Burkburnett, 600 Davy Drive, 958 Copper Road
Senior Citizens Activity Center of Burkburnett, 220 E. Fifth St.
Hibiscus Café Greek Specialties, 4114 Burkburnett Road
La Familia Mexican Restaurant, 301 S. Berry St., Burkburnett
QuickTrip 7907, 1526 Old Iowa Park Road
Pizza Hut, 900 Kramer Road, Burkburnett
Dollar General, 1024 Sheppard Road, Burkburnett
Tiger Mart/Exxon No. 3, 6642 Kell Blvd.
Tiger Mart/Exxon No. 3 Deli, 6642 Kell Blvd.
Big Lots, 3923 Kell Blvd.
Crumbl Cookies, 3201 Lawrence Road
Gene’s Tasty Burger, 2310 Holliday Road
Familia Gutierrez Restaurant, catering, 513 N. Martin Luther King Jr.
YMCA of Wichita Falls Dillard Early Childhood & Youth Academy, catering, 5001 Bartley Drive
TAMI’S, 4510 Rhea Road
Summer Snow II, 1704 Ninth St.
Work Services Corporation, full service, 1343 Hatton Road, conditional, not using kitchen to cook or prep food
High to moderate scores
T&K Kitchen, 2916 Kemp Blvd.: 98
Dollar General Store, 4106-B Call Field Road: 99
New Dollar Saver, 114 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.: 98
El Cabritos Mobile Unit, catering, 1524 Hursh Ave.: 98
Baymont by Wyndham, 4510 Kell Blvd. W., conditional: 98
Familia Gutierrez Restaurant, 513 N. Martin Luther King. Jr. Blvd.: 98
Velvet Rodeo Saloon, 1400 N. Scott Ave.: 97
Deli Planet, 4014 Sheppard Access Road: 97
United Regional Bistro, 1600 11th St.: 96
Dollar General Store, 3146 Fifth St.: 96
Wingstop, 2918 Kemp Blvd.: 96
El Cabritos Mobile Unit, 1524 Hursh Ave.: 96
Bulldog Market & Café, 914 W. Kramer Road, Burkburnett: 95
The Pump City Diner, 209 W. Cleveland Ave., Electra: 94
LaLa’s Cocina, 3102 Kemp Blvd.: 91
Lower scores and why
YMCA Dillard Early Childhood & Youth Academy, 5001 Bartley Drive: 88
Inspector's notes:
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Improperly stored chemicals. On counter near food contact surfaces
Dating and labeling not in use
Dirty wiping cloths stored in three-compartment sink
Approved thawing method not used. Thawing boxes of turkey croissant sandwiches on counter still in temp so inspector had the kitchen help move them to the walk-in refrigerator.
Sinks have crumbs and sticky substance on them. Microwave and can opener left dirty.
Counter surfaces have adhered food on them. Cabinet doors splattered with food drippings.
Floors under equipment need to be cleaned.
Hunan’s Chinese Restaurant, 4516 Maplewood Ave.: 84
Inspector's notes:
True reach-in refrigerator contents — shrimp, sausage, chicken — were at 52 F when 41 F or below is required, and were discarded. Make table by stove contents were at 55 F — chicken, shrimp, cut vegetables — and were discarded. Sushi make rail contents were at 62 F — beef, chicken, shrimp, raw egg — and were discarded.
Several cooling units did not have thermometers. Cooling units containing time/temperature control for safety foods must have accurate and readily visible thermometers available.
Discard 6# can of bamboo shoots and 6# can of water chestnuts due to rim damage. Rim or seam dented cans must be discarded or returned to distributor.
Hand-washing sink at sushi bar did not have soap. Hot water, soap and paper towels are required for proper hand-washing.
Roaches were observed in the dry goods storage area. Missing ceiling tile in the kitchen and worn/broken rear door sweep allow easy pest entry and must be repaired or replaced.
Moist wiping cloths were being stored on several food preparation surfaces. Wiping cloths must be stored in a labeled bucket of sanitizer when not in use to prevent pathogen growth.
Food was stored on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator. Food must be stored at least 6" above the floor to protect from sources of contamination.
Beef was thawing in water in the sink. Thawing must be done under running water 70 F or less, in the refrigerator, in a microwave, or as part of the cooking process.
Ice scoop was stored on a milk crate beside the ice machine. Ice scoops must be stored on a cleanable surface such as a pan, food grade bucket, or an ice scoop rack. The can opener blade has dried food build-up on the blade and must be cleaned and sanitized.
Plastic light shield on one of the fixtures in the kitchen is missing. Proper shielding is required to protect against contamination or injury in case of bulb breakage. Men's and Women's restrooms must have signs reminding employees to wash hands before returning to work.
No scores
Courtyard Gardens nursing home, 1501 Seventh St., closing
Work Services Corporation, catering, 1343 Hatton Road, conditional, catering not being done by the establishment
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