Closures & Major Violations

66 Diner, 1405 Central Ave NE. Inspected July 14. Inspectors found rodent droppings and a live rodent under the milkshake counter, a live cockroach in the dining room, and watched an employee garnish a customer's burrito with the same gloved hands used to place raw burger patties on the grill. The burrito and lettuce were discarded. The diner was closed. A July 16 re-inspection confirmed the handwashing sink now reaches above 85 degrees and cleaning was underway; status was upgraded to Unsatisfactory, with re-inspection still required.

Long Cao LLC DBA Dragon Sushi, 6904 Menaul Blvd NE, Ste D. Inspected July 13. Raw salmon, tuna, and other fish sat at 47 to 54 degrees in the sushi case; cooked meat and fried items were held at room temperature between 103 and 123 degrees. Inspectors found a can of Raid in the sushi prep area and chlorine sanitizer stored on the floor at above 200 parts per million. Closed, re-inspection required.

Panera Bread #610055, 3550 NM-528. Inspected July 13. A live cockroach was in the beverage station, dead roaches were on the floor by the mop sink and bakery, and the warewashing machine could not reach temperature, running cycles at 84 and 97 degrees. Utensils sat in a dump sink of soiled water. Closed. A July 15 re-inspection upgraded the store to Unsatisfactory; some plumbing leaks and air gaps remained unresolved.

Presbyterian Health Care Systems, 1100 Central Ave SE. Inspected July 15. Sliced meat, chicken strips, and potato wedges were hot held between 110 and 126 degrees and discarded. Jelly opened on May 16 was still in use 53 days later, and rodent droppings were found by the steam kettles. Closed, re-inspection required. A second inspection the same day under a separate ID resulted in Conditional Approved status.

Stuffed Lust Sopapilla Company, 6320 Zuni Rd SE. Inspected July 18. The cold holding prep table was frozen over and non-functional, leaving red chile, cooked meat, cheese, and lettuce at 45 to 65 degrees. The three-compartment sink could not reach 110 degrees. This mobile unit was closed, re-inspection required.

El Ranchito Meat Market, 8319 Central Ave NE (Permit PT0126901). Inspected July 14. The store was selling house-made red and green chile salsas repackaged without labels, which requires a processing permit and HACCP plan; the products were pulled. The meat department handwashing sink was disconnected from its plumbing, and raw meat was stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. Two other permits at the same address passed.

Joe's Pasta House, 6650 Holly Ave NE. Inspected July 14. The dish machine dispensed no sanitizer or detergent, and the ice machine had slime and buildup on interior surfaces. An employee sliced bread with bare hands, and the handwashing sink was used to dump and melt ice. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A separate inspection the same day passed.

KFC, 12921 Central Ave NE. Inspected July 17. Roughly a dozen dead cockroaches were in the kitchen and dining room. Coleslaw and pot pies in the walk-in carried no date marks. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required.

Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood, 5220 Eubank Blvd NE (Permit PT0158024). Inspected July 15. Sanitizer in the wiping cloth bucket measured 0 parts per million, the ice machine had yellow slime buildup, and the facility was operating on an expired permit. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A related permit at the address received Conditional Approved, and a corrective action visit the same day returned it to Approved.

Royal Buffet Restaurant, 6111 San Mateo Blvd NE. Inspected July 16. Crab meat sat at 72 degrees and a sushi roll at 60 degrees at the self-service buffet; steam table items were double panned and not held hot. Six unlabeled chemical spray bottles were in use. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A separate inspection the same day passed.

Sonic Drive In, 11715 Central Ave NE. Inspected July 16. An ice scoop sat in stagnant water next to the ice machine, degreaser was stored on top of Ziploc bags and next to utensils, and raw burger patties were stored above red chile. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A separate inspection the same day passed.

Spicy Junction LLC, 5017 Menaul Blvd NE. Inspected July 14. A large stock pot of beef was cooled overnight in a cold holding unit with no ice or cooling equipment, and cold holding across the kitchen ran from 46 to 56 degrees while the A/C was down. Bleach and sanitizer sat in unlabeled spray bottles. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A separate inspection the same day passed.

Taco Cabana, 10210 Central Ave NE. Inspected July 14. An insect electrocution device was mounted over the main cook line, an employee moved ready-to-eat rice by hand, and chile relleno and cheese were cold held at 51 and 54 degrees. Result: Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A separate July 14 inspection received Conditional Approved, and a July 15 corrective action visit returned it to Approved after the ice machine was cleaned.

Conditional Approvals

Bamboo, 7202 Menaul Blvd NE. Raw chicken was thawing at room temperature, cold holding ran to 47 degrees, and the make table was double panned. A same-day corrective visit returned the restaurant to Approved.

Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood, 5220 Eubank Blvd NE (Permit PT0158889). Salsa was cold held at 50 degrees, sanitizer measured 200 parts per million, and the permit was expired. Cleared to Approved the same day after corrections.

Pho Nho, 2641 Coors Blvd NW, D. Dish machine sanitizer read 0 parts per million and ready-to-eat chicken was stored on top of raw shrimp. A same-day corrective visit returned it to Approved.

Presbyterian Health Care Systems, 1100 Central Ave SE. Rodent droppings by the steam kettles, leaking plumbing, and a torn hot holding gasket. Needs pest control, plumbing repair, and cleaning.

Rise + Roast, 9160 Coors Blvd NW. Donuts stored uncovered on a bread rack, an ice scoop on a dusty surface, and an expired permit. Needs allergen notification and permit renewal.

Notable Passes

Albuquerque 8051 LLC, 8051 Palomas Ave NE. Upgraded from Conditional to Approved after the person in charge discarded salad mix, restored hot water, and removed a portion cup from diced green chile during the inspection.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 2600 Menaul Blvd NE. Black organic buildup near the ice chute, cleaned on site, and several kitchen floor drains missing strainers.

Baca Boys' Cafe, 102 4th St NW. Sour cream, green chile, and diced tomatoes in the walk-in without date marks, no certified food protection manager, and an expired permit.

Burger King 14034, 9380 Coors Rd NW. Two dead roaches by the walk-in and mop sink, front doors not tight-fitting, and undertemperature sanitizer that was corrected on site.

Cafe Lush, 700 Tijeras Ave NW. A deli slicer with heavy food buildup not cleaned between uses, and grease dripping from the hood vent onto the flat top griddle.

Circle K 2622025, 8601 Central Ave NE. Large soda syrup buildup under the soda bib area, clutter of nonfunctional equipment in back storage, and an expired permit.

Circle K Store #2706299, 900 Eubank Blvd NE. Three-compartment sink sanitizer at 0 parts per million, corrected on site, and Takis stocked out of expiration-date order.

Cross of Hope Lutheran Church, 6104 Taylor Ranch Rd NW. Mouse droppings in a kitchen drawer and under the sink cabinet, with no live pests observed.

Dominos Pizza, 6010 Coors Blvd NW, 1. A scoop with its handle broken off stored in cornmeal, and a warewashing machine sanitizing at 110 to 115 degrees, below the required minimum.

East Gate Kids' Child Care, 12120 Copper Ave NE. No designated area for employee belongings; a bag was stored on top of a box of bananas.

El Ranchito Meat Market, 8319 Central Ave NE (Permit PT0126900). A dead cockroach in back rooms, clutter of tires and car parts in storage, and no permit posted.

Hella Dog LLC, 2500 Central Ave SW. Slaw, chicken tenders, and carrots cold held at 45 to 47 degrees, plus house-made sauces with no date marks.

Holiday Inn Express, 2500 Menaul Blvd NE. No working sanitizer test kit for measuring chemical concentration.

Hot Stuff Cafe LLC, 6320 Zuni Rd SE. Single-use red chile packaging reused to store chopped fruit on this mobile unit.

Kiddie Academy, 7010 Alameda Blvd NE. Chlorine sanitizer at 200 parts per million, diluted on site, and a soiled mop stored in the service sink basin.

Kids World Coors LLC, 3501 Coors Blvd NW, G. Kitchen thermometers reading inaccurately, including one showing 0 degrees in ice water.

Kona Ice of ABQ, 6320 Zuni Rd SE. Across multiple mobile permits, sanitizer test strips expired in 2025 and syrup containers stored without labels.

Kulantro, 1909 Bellamah Ave NW. An employee working without a hair restraint, and no temperature or calibration logs.

Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood, 5220 Eubank Blvd NE (Permit PT0158024). Chef knives stored in pans of lettuce, soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards, and no certified food protection manager.

Nekter Juice Bar, 8001 Wyoming Blvd NE, B-1. The three-compartment sink was set up with detergent and sanitizer in the wrong basins, and the back door was propped open.

Panda Express 2021, 8126 San Pedro Dr NE. A rice warmer with a broken latch that would not fully close, and an employee who returned from outside and handled food without washing hands.

Popeye's, 10074 Coors Blvd NW. Black matter on the ice machine shield, litter and grease at the back receiving patio, and front sanitizer at 200 parts per million.

Rush Bowls, 8100 Wyoming Blvd NE, M-7. Seven dead and one live cockroach on floors near lockers and under the prep table, and an expired permit.

Schlotzsky's 2066, 6001 San Mateo Blvd NE. A men's room toilet that would not flush and only one handwashing sink, located far from the prep and service areas.

Sipps, 6901B San Antonio Dr NE. No hand soap at the mobile handwashing station, filled during the inspection, and cups stored on the floor.

Sonic Drive In, 11715 Central Ave NE. Yellow and brown buildup inside the ice machine bin, grey water leaking from under the three-compartment sink, and inadequate lighting in the walk-in cooler.

Taco Bell PHX #4472, 9395 Coors Blvd NW. Soiled soda dispenser spouts, a rusted drink cup rack, and trash stored on the ground outside with liquid buildup.

The Learning Experience, 4131 Coors Blvd NW. Three-compartment sink sanitizer below 50 parts per million, corrected on site, and a test kit that expired in October 2024.

Tranquil Retreat LLC, 6400 Coors Blvd NW. PVC plumbing behind the dishwasher leaking onto the floor, and no sanitizer test kit.

Vicks Vittles, 8810 Central Ave SE. Damaged synthetic wood kitchen shelving that cannot be cleaned, and laminate and sheetrock walls and floors in disrepair.

Albuq Nursery, 1423 Wyoming Blvd NE. The dish machine broke the day of inspection; the facility set up a temporary third sink basin while awaiting repair. No certified food protection manager and untrained food handlers.

No Significant Violations

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