LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – It’s a mix of good and bad news this week. And while there are only two low performers on the list, combined they have nearly 60 violations.
Cafe J at 2605 19th had 39 violations.
- Ready-to-eat chicken was above the safe cold hold of 41°.
- Several ready-to-eat food items did not have a date mark: a dairy product, cut onions, meatballs and marinara sauce.
- Cream had “an offensive odor and texture” and was no longer safe.
- A muddler and drink shaker were dirty.
- A dirty knife was stored with clean utensils.
- Soda nozzles, at both bars, had a black substance in them.
- The interior of the ice machine had paint peeling.
- Toxic items were not stored properly.
- A strainer was in a hand sink. Hand sinks are for hand washing only to prevent cross contamination.
- Multiple utensils and food contact items were damaged or broken.
- The drain line from the three compartment sink was leaking. It was not maintained and operated according to the plumbing code.
- Two hand sinks were not plumbed correctly.
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- Gap along bottom of back door, allowing for the potential entry of pests.
- Open containers of RTE beverages stored on shelf mounted to 4 compartment sink in an area exposed to splash and other contamination.
- Clean utensils stored on soiled surface on ice machine.
- Clean utensils stored wet, not in a self draining position that allows air drying.
- Hand sink at back bar not sealed to adjoining wall.
- Liquid stored in non original container, not identified with common name of food.
- White granular substance stored in non original container, not identified with common name of food.
- Utensil holder soiled with food residue and dirt.
- RIC soiled with dirt on interior and exterior surfaces.
- Ice deflector plate, not in contact with ice, soiled with an accumulation of dirt.
- Interior of both microwaves soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
- Bottle holder speed rack soiled with an accumulation of dirt and other debris.
- Soda nozzle holster and drain tray soiled with dirt and other debris.
- WIC walls soiled.
- Employee personal drink stored above RTE fruit.
- Employee personal hat stored on rear microwave.
- Toilet tissue not available in men’s restroom.
The report says most of the violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.
Jack N Jill Donuts at 9810 Slide had 17 violations.
- Raw eggs were above the safe cold temperature of 41°.
- Kolaches were not at least 135°.
- Sliced ham, cooked sausage and salsa did not have a date mark.
- An employee drink from a canned drink, cleaned a table and returned to food prep without washing their hands.
- An employee washed their hands and turned off the faucet with their bare hand. A barrier, like a paper towel, must be used to prevent cross contamination.
- There was no soap at a hand sink.
- There was no documentation or log sheets to show how long food items have been out.
- The three compartment sink is leaking into a waist bucket.
- Food handler cards for employees were expired.
The inspector notes due to the number and the nature of the violations food safety knowledge was not demonstrated…