This week's report covers 54 inspections across Albuquerque. Rodent and cockroach infestations drove the most serious outcomes: all three kitchens at the Clyde Hotel and the Apna Bazaar grocery were shut down after inspectors found live pests and droppings throughout food areas. Cold holding failures appeared in more than a dozen kitchens, with prep coolers running well above the 41 degree limit.

Closures & Major Violations

Apna Bazaar, 7200 Montgomery Blvd NE, F3. Inspected September 3. Inspectors found a rodent infestation with mice, cockroaches, and flies in food display areas, the meat preparation area, and the restroom, plus substantial rodent droppings under cold holding units and in the walk-in freezer. Cardboard and paper towels lined the cold holding units and walk-in freezer as shelf surfaces. The store was operating without a valid permit. Closed, re-inspection required.

Clyde Hotel (Carrie's), 330 Tijeras St NW. Inspected September 4. Inspectors found a rodent infestation with heavy droppings on the kitchen line, in broken equipment, and in the dining room. The sanitizer bucket read zero parts per million, and ready-to-eat foods dated as far back as July 13 were held past the seven-day limit. Closed, re-inspection required.

Clyde Hotel (Banquet Kitchen), 330 Tijeras St NW. Inspected September 4. Inspectors found a rodent infestation with droppings and nesting material throughout the kitchen and storage, including on speed racks holding sheet pans and on food cages. Cooked meats, scrambled eggs, and pasta carried dates exceeding the seven-day limit, some marked as far back as July 28. Closed, re-inspection required.

Clyde Hotel (Mercantile Cafe), 330 Tijeras St NW. Inspected September 4. Inspectors counted more than 20 live cockroaches throughout the deli area. The display cooler was not working and held dressings, quiche, and parfaits between 49 and 52 degrees; burritos over five hours old sat at 120 to 128 degrees. Closed, re-inspection required.

El Patron Restaurant and Cantina, 10551 Montgomery Blvd NE. Inspected August 31 under permit PT0121233. Chile rellenos held at 89 degrees, green chile sauce at 120, and prep-top items including shredded cheese sat at 57 degrees. The ice machine had brown and black buildup and unlabeled spray bottles held unknown chemicals. Closed, re-inspection required. A separate corrective action inspection on September 2 returned the facility to Approved after surfaces were cleaned and temperatures logged.

Sergios Bakery and Cafe, 2740 Wyoming Blvd NE, Ste 8. Inspected September 2 under permit PT0126277. Pizzas held at room temperature ran 106 to 115 degrees, marinara and meatballs sat at 121, and pooled eggs measured 52 degrees. A cold holding unit in front of the pizza oven held cooked meat at 62 degrees and multiple items in the 50s. The facility was operating with an expired permit. Closed, re-inspection required. A complaint inspection the same day under the same address was rated Approved.

Sushi Freak, 2200 Louisiana Blvd, 8 D. Inspected August 31. The dish machine and sanitizer buckets read zero parts per million, cold holding items ran 47 to 55 degrees, and the facility used vinegar to preserve rice without a required variance. No person in charge could name proper sanitizer concentrations, cold holding temperatures, or foodborne illnesses. Closed, re-inspection required. A September 2 corrective action returned it to Unsatisfactory operating status, and a September 4 routine inspection rated it Approved.

The Melting Pot, 2201 Uptown Loop Rd NE, #1A. Inspected August 31 under permit PT0118236. Inspectors counted an estimated 40 to 50 cockroaches, living and dead, in storage and dining areas, plus substantial rodent droppings in the back storage room. Sanitizer buckets read zero parts per million and salad line items held at 47 to 61 degrees. Closed, re-inspection required. A second Melting Pot permit at the same address was rated Approved the same day.

Freska King, 7921 Central Ave NW. Inspected September 3. The mobile unit's reach-in cooler ran at 55 degrees, it lacked chlorine test strips and a food thermometer, and the handwashing sink had no soap and barely any water pressure. Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A September 3 corrective action rated it Conditional, and a September 4 corrective action returned it to Approved after the operator acquired soap, thermometers, test strips, and logs.

Olympia Cafe, 2210 Central Ave SE. Corrective action inspection September 2. The cafe reopened under Unsatisfactory status after correcting backed-up floor drains, a direct sewage-to-freshwater connection, a condenser leak, and expired and undated food. An Unsatisfactory sticker was placed on the door and a follow-up is due within five business days.

Quesadilla Way LLC, 5305 Gibson Blvd SE. Corrective action inspection August 31. The facility reopened under Unsatisfactory status after replacing out-of-temperature coolers, moving chemicals away from food, and getting food off the floor. Unsatisfactory sticker placed; follow-up due within five business days. A September 4 routine inspection rated it Approved.

Shalom Assisted Living, 8711 Delamar Ave NE. Inspected August 31 under permit PT0160662. The sanitizer spray bottle read zero parts per million, the kitchen handwashing sink had no soap and no working hot water, and an employee washed hands at the three-compartment sink. Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A separate inspection the same day under permit PT0160662 was rated Approved.

Stripes Burrito LLC, 801 Juan Tabo Blvd NE. Inspected September 3 under permit PT0073172-2025. Walk-in cooler items ran 48 to 52 degrees, chicken tenders held at 96 degrees, and roughly 90 quarts of pooled raw eggs sat in the walk-in. Unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A separate Stripes Burrito inspection the same day was rated Approved.

Conditional Approvals

Anodyne, 409 Central Ave NW. Inspected September 2. Bar ice bins had no lids and Coke lines sat inside the ice; the facility lacked a certified food protection manager and food handler cards. A September 3 corrective action removed the yellow sticker after hoses were raised above the floor drain.

El Patron Restaurant and Cantina, 10551 Montgomery Blvd NE. Inspected August 31 under permit PT0121233. The ice machine and can opener carried food debris, employee restrooms had only 75-degree hot water, and no food handler cards were on file. Returned to Approved by corrective action September 2.

GMRI Inc DBA Olive Garden, 6301 San Mateo Blvd NE. Inspected September 2 under permit PT0044179. Sanitizer at the three-compartment sink fell below 200 parts per million and a slicer held food debris wrapped in plastic. Corrected on site and upgraded to Approved.

Golden Pride Legacy LLC, 1830 Lomas Blvd NE. Inspected September 2. A prep-top cooler held cooked chicken and hardboiled eggs at 46 to 55 degrees, potato salad was undated, and the warewashing machine had heavy debris. Corrected on site and upgraded to Approved.

Little Lobitos, 5015 4th St NW. Inspected September 4. Three-compartment sink sanitizer read 25 parts per million, the handwashing sink had no soap, and there were no temperature logs or sanitizer test kit. Fix the sanitizer, provide soap, and start taking food temperatures.

Royal Buffet Restaurant, 6111 San Mateo Blvd NE. Inspected August 31. Baked crab meat held at 122 degrees and grilled chicken at 113, sushi on the cold top sat at 62 degrees, and steam table items were double-panned. Corrected on site and upgraded to Approved.

Notable Passes

ABQ Bilingual Charter, 7500 La Morada NW. Multiple cockroaches were visible in kitchen ceiling light covers, and the handwashing sink leaked from both faucet handles.

Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation, 11825 Lomas Blvd NE. An employee prepared food while wearing a wrist watch.

Albertsons #928, 11825 Lomas Blvd NE. Complaint inspection; the complaint was unsubstantiated. Flour was stored in an unlabeled deli bin and sanitizer was shelved above single-use articles.

Bee Hive Homes of Volcano Cliffs, 6230 Montano NW. The ice machine interior had soil buildup and the three-compartment sink drain leaked.

Chili's Grill & Bar, 10021 Coors Blvd NW. Chicken tenders held at 125 degrees, corn sat at 55, and walls and floors throughout the kitchen carried heavy caked-on buildup. Bar sanitizer tested above 400 parts per million and was corrected on site.

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2952, 2608 Central Ave SE. Multiple wiping cloth buckets read zero parts per million and standing water covered the dish pit floor.

Christine Duncan Heritage Academy, 1900 Atrisco Dr NW. A drain by the handwashing station was missing its screen and the sink had no soap or signage.

Corrales International School, 5500 Wilshire Ave NE. No certified food protection manager on staff.

El Patron Restaurant and Cantina, 10551 Montgomery Blvd NE. Inspected August 31 under permit PT0121235. Bar wiping cloth sanitizer read zero parts per million and soda gun holders had debris buildup.

El Rey Theater, 622 Central Ave SW. The bar ice bin had no lid, there was no sanitizer test kit, and a food employee served drinks with no hair or beard restraint.

GMRI Inc DBA Olive Garden, 6301 San Mateo Blvd NE. Inspected September 2 under permit PT0044178. Wiping cloth sanitizer fell below 200 parts per million and the beverage gun holder had debris.

Golden Corral #936, 5207 San Mateo Blvd NE. An employee touched ready-to-eat strawberries with bare hands, and the entrance floor was sticky from a leaking soda syrup line.

IT Dimsum, 7900 Carmel Ave NE, F. The service sink backflow device leaked and the service sink was connected to a roof cooler tube instead of used for cleaning.

Learning Ladder Academy, 5827 4th St NW. Spray bottle chlorine sanitizer tested above 200 parts per million and a can opener blade held dried food residue.

Left Turn Distilling, 524 Romero St NW. Operating on an expired permit; the bar ice bin had no lid and reach-in cooler surfaces had debris buildup.

Little Europe LLC, 1909 Bellamah Ave NW. Complaint inspection; the complaint was unsubstantiated. No food handler cards and no temperature logs.

Los Puentes Charter School, 4012 4th St NW. An unlabeled spray bottle held blue glass cleaner and a drain was missing its screen.

Los Tacos Del Junior #3, 520 Louisiana Blvd SE. Onions, birria, and salsas were undated, and the sinks could only be turned on at the water heater.

McDonald's, 8501 Golf Course Rd NW. Complaint substantiated; the sales floor ice machine dripped black and brown soil onto the ice and was shut down for cleaning. Condensation dripped onto uncovered burritos in a reach-in.

Mission Foods Corporation, 4300 Alexander Blvd NE, A. The flour-area handwashing sink had only 72-degree water because the water heater was unplugged; no certified manager or food handler cards.

Mountain Mahogany Community School, 5014 4th St NW. Milk held at 48 to 49 degrees and floor drains had soil buildup.

My Little Sunshines Daycare, 476 57th St NW. No certified manager, no food handler cards, and expired chlorine test strips.

My Little World LLC, 303 Old Coors Dr SW. Inadequate air gap at the three-compartment and handwashing sinks; no certified manager.

Oceans Montessori Academy, 6211 4th St NW. The prep cooler held broccoli and shredded cheese at 44 degrees.

Paletas Y Mas LLC 2, 120 98th St NW. Inadequate air gap at the checkout counter and water-damaged sanitizer test strips.

Quesadilla Way LLC, 5305 Gibson Blvd SE. Inspected September 4. Make table and walk-in items held at 46 to 48 degrees and a single-use cup was submerged in the sugar bin.

Quick Track 87, 10320 Candelaria Rd NE. Frost and ice buildup inside the ice cream freezer.

Santa Fe 3007 LLC DBA Garner Hotel, 2300 International Ave SE. Green chile thawed in standing water in the three-compartment sink, and breakfast bar ice baths held green chile and sliced cheese at 60 to 67 degrees.

Sergios Bakery and Cafe, 2740 Wyoming Blvd NE. Retail complaint inspection, unsubstantiated. A bread slicer and rolling pins held food debris buildup.

Shalom Assisted Living, 8711 Delamar Ave NE. Inspected August 31 under permit PT0160662. No certified manager, no food handler cards, and the kitchen handwashing sink had no working hot water.

St Charles Borromeo School, 1801 Hazeldine Ave SE. No ambient thermometer in the freezer and debris buildup inside the reach-in cooler and storage drawers.

St Therese Parochial School, 311 Shropshire Ave NW. Very low hot water pressure at the handwashing station and no temperature logs.

Stripes Burrito LLC, 801 Juan Tabo Blvd NE. Inspected September 3 under permit PT0084666-2026. An employee wore wrist jewelry and rings while working with open food, and a ceiling hole was cut open for repairs.

Subway 6132, 5850 Eubank Blvd NE, E 20. The prep and warewashing area had no handwashing sink; the operator was given 30 days to install one. Knife container sanitizer read zero parts per million.

Sushi Freak, 2200 Louisiana Blvd, 8 D. Inspected September 4. Wiping cloths were used for cleaning and no designated area existed for employee food and drink.

The Melting Pot, 2201 Uptown Loop Rd NE, #1A. Inspected August 31 under permit PT0118237. A red sanitizer bucket read zero parts per million and three dead cockroaches sat in the liquor storage closet.

Twins A & V Daycare Center, 1216 4th St SW. Repeat violation for no certified food protection manager; a ceiling vent cover was coming off above the stove.

Walgreens 07442, 1201 Unser Blvd SW. Debris buildup on walk-in cooler shelves and floor, and on retail shelves.

No Significant Violations

• Flik International Corp — 5401 Watson Dr SE