Closures & Major Violations

American Legion Post 13, 1201 Mountain Rd NE. Inspected August 4. A cranberry juice container in the bar cooler had visible mold, and pickle juice was holding at 48 degrees in a cooler that could not stay below 41. The bar sanitizer measured zero parts per million, and the facility was operating on an expired permit. Result: unsatisfactory, re-inspection required.

Bee Hive Homes of Taylor Ranch, 6004 Whiteman Dr NW. Inspected August 3. Inspectors found live and dead German cockroaches under the kitchen cabinets, hand wash station, and three-compartment sink, with no pest control in place. The wiping cloth sanitizer tested at zero. Result: closure, re-inspection required. A follow-up inspection on August 7 passed with an Approved grade after the violations were corrected.

Churchs Chicken #2020, 10230 Central Ave NE. Inspected August 7 after a substantiated complaint. Roaches, flies, and gnats were living and dead throughout the kitchen and dining room, with roughly 15 cockroaches and overfull traps. The hand sink leaked grey water onto the floor, and pickles on the cook line held at 56 degrees. Result: closure, re-inspection required.

Hotel Parq Central, 806 Central Ave SE. Inspected August 4. The ice machine had extreme black organic buildup, egg frittatas held at 102 degrees, and the three-compartment sink sanitizer read zero. The inspection resulted in a closure, downgraded to unsatisfactory after the operator corrected three priority violations on site. A follow-up on August 5 upgraded the facility to Approved. All kitchen staff were required to take a food safety course.

Indian Cuisine LLC DBA Taaj Palace, 1435 Eubank Blvd NE. Inspected August 6. Ajax cleaner was stored directly above an open bin of sugar, paint primer next to sugar packets, and liquid nails next to food coloring. Raw chicken sat above cooked chicken, raw eggs sat on croissants, and the three-compartment sink had a cracked basin leaking onto the floor. Result: closure, re-inspection required. A separate inspection the same day rated the establishment conditional approved.

Paleteria Michoacana El Paraiso, 9001 Central Ave NE. Inspected August 7. More than a dozen cold items were out of temperature, including watermelon at 69 degrees and cantaloupe at 67. The facility had no thermometer, no sanitizer set up, no hand drying at the sink, and was operating on an expired permit. Result: closure, re-inspection required. A concurrent inspection rated it conditional approved.

Peter Piper Pizza, 3109 San Mateo Blvd NE. Inspected August 4 after a substantiated complaint. Buffet pasta held at 92 degrees and salads at 53, sanitizer buckets read zero, and the ice machine dripped black and brown organic matter onto the ice. Result: closure, re-inspection required. A separate inspection the same day passed with an Approved grade.

Quesadilla Way LLC, 5305 Gibson Blvd SE. Inspected August 7. Flies were landing on food-contact surfaces throughout the kitchen, dish pit, and lobby, and carne asada held at 93 degrees while other items sat in the 40s and 50s. Ice machine grey water pooled on the floor and tracked into the walk-in cooler. Result: closure, re-inspection required. The establishment is listed as closed.

Quality Inn and Suites, 5601 Alameda Blvd NE. Inspected August 3. This was a corrective action visit that upgraded the facility from a closure to unsatisfactory after the operator corrected cold holding, sanitizer, handwashing, and plumbing violations. Result: unsatisfactory, re-inspection required. A follow-up on August 5 passed with an Approved grade.

Conditional Approvals

American Legion Post 13 (Class C kitchen), 1201 Mountain Rd NE. The ice machine had extreme black organic buildup, and the facility had no sanitizer test kit and an expired permit.

Childrens Promise Centers, 12855 Eastridge Dr NE. A spray bottle labeled bleach water contained Pine-Sol, the can opener had dried food buildup, and there is no certified food protection manager on staff.

Eat My Thai Cuisine, 5303 Gibson Blvd SE. Raw eggs and meat were stored over ready-to-eat food, cold items were undated, and six dead cockroaches sat in traps. Fixes include date marking, food separation, and labeling.

Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 10701 Corrales Rd, A-1. Grilled chicken patties held at 96 degrees, the sanitizer read zero, and Coke syrup was stored on the floor. The ice machine had slimy brown and white buildup.

Fresquez Concessions (PT0161724), 2200 Sunport Blvd SE. The rear make table ran at 59 degrees with produce holding above 50, and a drain pipe under the three-compartment sink leaked continuously.

Fresquez Concessions (PT0161725), 2200 Sunport Blvd SE. Chopped produce held above 50 degrees in an overstocked make table running at 59, and cheese sandwiches were undated.

Fresquez Concessions, Inc. (FOODEST-2025-003635), 2200 Sunport Blvd SE. Cold items in an ice bath held up to 57 degrees, the dishwasher drain leaked onto the floor, and fruit flies were present.

Michoa K Ana LLC, 301 San Pedro Dr SE, Suite #1. Cut fruit held up to 49 degrees in the make line case, and the ice cream scoops, ice machine, and can opener were soiled.

Sonic Drive In, 6420 Central Ave SW. A front drain serving the ice cream machine and three-compartment sink was not draining and leaked onto the floor. The inspector ordered that equipment draining there stay out of use until it is repaired.

Starry Moon Wei Chuan, 8001 Wyoming Blvd NE. Handwashing sinks provided only 80-degree water, popping pearls held at 61 degrees, and the facility was operating on an expired permit.

Stoneface Tavern, 8201 San Pedro Dr NE. No hand cleanser at one sink, a hand sink used to dump ice, and no certified food protection manager on staff. Cleanser was restocked during the inspection.

The Human Bean, 7341 San Antonio Dr NE. An unlabeled spray bottle of quat sanitizer, inadequate air gaps at the three-compartment and service sinks, and an expired permit.

Notable Passes

Bobs Burgers #8, 1945 Juan Tabo Blvd NE. Yellow and brown buildup inside the ice machine and dried food debris on the dicer and robot coupe. An employee worked with open food without a hair restraint.

Curry Leaf, 6910 Montgomery Blvd NE, C. The sanitizer bucket read zero, plumbing leaked inside the walk-in cooler, and an employee wore a bracelet while preparing food. The visit followed a complaint that was previously corrected.

El Mezquite Market, 100 98th St NW. Across four permits: no temperature or calibration logs, chicken thawing without running water, an employee putting on gloves without washing after touching his beard, and a hand sink blocked by equipment.

I Scream Ice Cream, 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, F. Food debris on the can opener blade, and the facility was operating on an expired permit.

Insomnia Cookies 130, 2132 Central Ave SE, A-2. A sliding glass pane on the ice cream display cooler was held together with tape, and the reach-in freezers had ice and debris buildup.

J Bento Sushi, 7610 Carmel Ave NE, E. No certified food protection manager on staff and an expired permit.

Limra DBA Royal Hyderabad, 5760 McMahon Blvd NW, Ste B-E. Two cases of chicken thawing at room temperature, a leaking prep sink, and no certified food protection manager.

Old Glory, 3851 Rio Grande Blvd NE, B. The dishwasher dispensed zero sanitizer. A technician was called out during the inspection.

Paloma Landing, 8301 Palomas Ave NE. A three-compartment sink was used for thawing hot dogs while warewashing at the same time, and dented cans were on the rack. The facility was upgraded to Approved after corrections on site.

Papa Johns Pizza, 2206 Central Ave SE. The rear hand sink was shut off due to a leak, and the pizza oven had food debris buildup.

R & G Healthcare Management LLC, 6000 Whiteman Dr NW. Ice machine and freezer buildup, damaged and cracked cabinets that cannot be cleaned, and missing base coving with holes in the drywall behind the refrigerator.

Rigo Tacos El Amigo, 8009 Central Ave NE. Cooked meats held at 45 degrees, no temperature logs, and no record of daily commissary visits for the mobile unit.

SOM Hotels LLC DBA Hampton Inn & Suites, 6150 Iliff Rd NW. An inadequate air gap at the three-compartment sink drain and no sanitizer test kit.

Starr Brothers Brewing Company, 5700 San Antonio NE, B1. Buildup inside the ice machine and debris on floors and drains in the walk-in cooler and dry storage. The roller and north side doors were not tight-fitting.

Tokyo Hana Hibachi and Sushi Bar, 10001 Coors Blvd NW. Prepared sushi stored on a cutting board used for raw beef, and raw beef stored above ready-to-eat lemons in the walk-in. Several lights were burned out. The visit followed a complaint that was previously corrected.

Walgreens 11360, 11200 Montgomery Blvd NE. Dented cans of baked beans and chicken noodle soup on the shelf, candy stored on the floor, and cereal stock rotated out of order.

Walking By Faith Inc DBA Weck's, 3913 Louisiana Blvd NE. Orange and black buildup in the ice machine, three dead cockroaches in traps, and an employee putting on gloves without washing hands. The visit followed a complaint that was unsubstantiated.

Wendys, 3601 4th St NW. Black and brown buildup inside the ice machine by the chute, and holes in the wall by the prep area and over the three-compartment sink.

No Significant Violations

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