Food for Thought: Cockroach infestation found at one low performer

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – One low performer with an infestation of cockroaches – and a dead cockroach on a cutting board that was being used.

India Palace at 3021 34th St. had 21 violations.

Milk was expired. According to the report, one container was held 60 days past its use-by date. Another container was held approximately 100 days past its use-by date; it was soured, curdled, separated no longer safe.
Yogurt was molded and no longer safe.
Tomatoes were molded
Rice pudding did not have a date mark.
Raw eggs were stored above fruits, vegetables and drinks.
There were dead cockroaches on a cutting board that was being used.
A pesticide labeled for home use was in the kitchen.
Sanitizer test strips were not functional due to an exposure to an excessive amount of liquid.
A knife was missing the tip.
Polystyrene was used as a liner between the microwave and the prep table.
There was no certified food manager available at the facility.
Due to a cockroach infestation, the inspector notes the person in charge does not ensure the duties of the PIC are being met.
Porous, acoustic ceiling tiles are installed above exposed food and equipment in the kitchen.

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The report shows most violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.

Little Woodrow’s at 6313 66th had 38 violations.

There was a brown liquid in an unopened bag of celery sticks.
There was a brown spill on the ice in the ice bin.
There was visible rust inside the ice bin.
The sanitizer at the three compartment sink was at toxic levels.
The sanitizer in a sanitizer bucket was at toxic levels.
Multiple cutting boards were dirty. Multiple plastic cutting boards were damaged with scratches and dark spots.
Utensils were damaged or cracked.
A potato cutter was dirty.
A can opener was dirty.
Items stored on the clean wears rack had food residue.
Toxic items were improperly stored.
Toxic items were not labeled.
Cooked chicken wings did not have a date Mark.
A container of sliced lettuce had the wrong date marked.
An open gallon of milk did not have a date Mark.
There was a towel and a hand sink.
There was a spray bottle hanging on the splash guard of a hand sink, and there was debris in the sink.Hand sinks or for handwashing only to prevent cross-contamination.
There are no paper towels available in the mail or female restrooms.
Wastewater lines and other draining equipment were not properly installed.

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Container of cut, uncooked potatoes was stored on the floor of the bar WIC.
Hand sink in bar are are not sealed to the adjoining wall.
Box of single-service utensils were stored on the floor of a dry storage area, and by the bar.
3-compartment sink, and hand sinks in the prep area are not sealed to the wall.
Cardboard is being used as a liner on a shelf with bottled drinks.
Single use article, plastic cups, used as scoop in bulk containers of salad dressings, and sugar.
Clear plastic single-service cups are being stored with food contact surface touching the rack’s top rods.
A paper food boat was stored inside the bulk flour bowl in the grill area.
The nonfood contact surfaces of the potato slicer were visibly soiled.
Reach-in coolers with glassware, and liquor bottle storage are visibly soiled on the interior surfaces.
The rubber base board in the ware wash area was missing in some areas.
The area between the wall and behind the soda machine had an accumulation of debris.
Floors, walls, and ceilings, are visibly soiled.
Certified Food Manager Certificate is available but not posted in a conspicuous public place.
The ladies restroom did not have a handwashing sign posted.

The inspector notes due to the number and the nature of the violations food safety knowledge was not demonstrated…