Slime in the ice machine, dead roaches, and moldy carrots contributed to the low score for Pinehurst Barbecue in Bridge City during the first part of March.
Orange County Health Inspector James Scales gave the restaurant on 2100 Texas Avenue a score of 75, the lowest of the 15 inspections of food service businesses that he made so far this month.
Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant, also on Texas Avenue in Bridge City, had the second lowest score with an 82. Problems included cheese enchiladas and beef fajita meat and improper temperatures and lots of dead bugs inside light shields.
Only two businesses had perfect scores. They were Orange County Preschool in Vidor and Little Cypress Learning Center on Little Cypress Drive. Scales also made two pre-opening inspections with no scores. Those were for El Taquito Sabroso food truck at 1706 16th Street in Orange, and the mobile unit of Crawfish Company in Vidor in the parking lot of Hushpuppy’s Seafood.
Scores and demerits are:
Pinehurst Barbecue, 2100 Texas Avenue in Bridge City: 72. Container of cut mixed vegetables was not at proper temperature. Foods inside coolers needed to be covered. Molded carrots were in the walk-in cooler. Slight mold and slime were inside ice machine. Chemicals were stored with food products. Plumbing at the three-compartment sine was not connected to the floor drain. Dates were needed on all products inside coolers and freezers. Mop sing was “very dirty.” Several dead roaches were found throughout the restaurant. Employee drinks were stored improperly. Foods were on the floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer. Vents at Vent-a-Hood needed to be cleaned of old grease. Inside of coolers needed to be cleaned. Floors, walls and back storage areas needed to be cleaned of old foods and trash. Inspector said “lots of cleaning is required at this location.” He also recommended contacting pest management immediately.
Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant, 1085 Texas Avenue in Bridge City: 82. Cheese enchiladas and cooled fajita beef were out of proper temperatures. Water from the motor inside walk-in cooler was dripping onto foods. Lots of dead bugs were inside light shields. Employee drink was without a lid and straw. Wiping clothes were stored on top of the prep table. Foods were stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Vents at Vent-a-Hood and storage shelves needed to be cleaned of old foods. Area outside back door needed to be cleaned of broken and unused equipment. Floors and walls throughout needed to be cleaned of old foods. Floor tiles were broken or missing.
Pine Forest Fuel, 4255 North Main Street in Vidor: 85. Inspector pulled several expired foods from shelves. Ice scoop was on top of cardboard box. No one had food handler certifications. Dates were needed on all products in side coolers. Dishes were stored inside the hand-washing sink. Drinks were stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Vents at Vent-a-Hood needed to be cleaned of old grease. Current food service permit, certified food manager certificats and current health inspection not posted in front of establishment.
New York Pizza and Pasta, 18635 Interstate 10 in Vidor: 86. Molded tomatoes were inside reach-in cooler. No certified food manager or food handler certificates. Ice was on reach-in freezer door. Dates were needed on products inside coolers and freezers. Employee drinks and jackets were stored improperly. Ceiling tiles were damaged. Back door needed to be resealed. Hand-washing signs were needed at hand-washing stations.
Get-N-Go, 1150 Texas Avenue in Bridge City: 87. Inspector pulled several expired foods from shelves. Inside of cappuccino machine needed to be cleaned of old foods. Slight mold was inside ice machine. Chemicals and ceiling tiles were stored on top of ice machine. Drinks were stored on the floor. Lights needed inside employee restroom. Employee restroom needed to be cleaned and sanitized. Current health inspection report was not posted in front.
Senor Toro Mexican Restaurant, 1298 North Main Street in Vidor: 89. No food handler certificates. Door to walk-in cooler was not closing completely. Dates were needed on products inide coolers and freezers. Employee foods were stored improperly on storage shelves. Wiping cloths were stored on top of prep table and not in sanitizing bucket. Light shields needed. Back door needed to be resealed. Hand-washing signs were needed at hand-washing station. Current health inspection not post in front.
Dollar Tree, 170 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst: 91. Inspector pulled several dented cans from shelves. Thermometers were needed inside all coolers and freezers. Foods were stored on the floor in back storage room. Back storage room needed to be cleaned and organized. Dumpster area needed to be cleaned and trash needed to be disposed. Current health inspection report was not posted in front.
Walmart Grocery, 3115 Edgar Brown Drive in West Orange: 92. Inspector pulled several dented cans from shelves. Lots of ice was from the walk-in freezer motor and onto the floors. Shelves, area around motor fans inside walk-in dairy cooler needed to be cleaned. Floors inside most walk-in coolers and freezers needed to be cleaned of old foods and trash. Floor tiles were missing near reach-in coolers near deli department. Current health inspection report was not posted in front.
Walmart Bakery, 3115 Edgar Brown Drive in Orange: 94. Door to walk-in freezer was not closing completely. Employee jacked was stored improperly on storage shelves. Current health inspection not posted in front.
Cypress Plaza, 1610 West Park Avenue in Orange: 94. Ice scoop was on top of cardboard box next to ice machine. Paper towels were needed inside employee restroom. Drinks were stored on the floor.
Country Liquor, 1810 South Main Street in Vidor: 96. Paper towels were needed inside employee restroom. Drinks were stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Back storage room needed to be cleaned and organized. Broken and unused equipment needed to be discarded. CO2 tanks needed to be secured.
Las Rosas Mexican Cuisine, 2198 Texas Avenue in Bridge City: 97. Cheese enchiladas were not at proper temperatures.
Papa John’s Pizza, 2305 MacArthur Drive in West Orange: 97. Employee drinks and foods were stored improperly inside walk-in cooler. Employees were smoking in back storage room. Wiping cloths were stored on top of table. Lots of rubbish was next to the dumpster.
-Margaret Toal, KOGT-
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