Orange County Health Inspector James Scales gave a majority of food services perfect scores during the first part of the March. He went to 15 places, including three with pre-opening inspections with no scores. Nine school cafeterias had scores of 100.
The schools were Pine Forest Elementary in Vidor, West Orange-Stark Middle School, Orangefield Elementary, Bridge City Intermediate, Orangefield High, Vidor High, Bridge City Middle, and Bridge City High.
The pre-opening inspections were at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant in Bridge City, High Tides Restaurant in Bridge City, and K-Bella’s Bistro Cafe mobile unit in Mauriceville.
Other scores and demerits were:
Church’s Chicken, 1805 Texas Avenue in Bridge City: 91. Foods inside coolers and freezers needed to be covered. Restaurant was storing a containe of tea inside the ice bin used to fill drinks. No food handler certificates were found. Employees were wearing improper jewelry, Employee personal items were stored improperly on storage shelves. Raw chicken was defrosting on back storage shelf. Vents at Vent-a-Hood and outside of storage equipment needed to be cleaned. Floor tiles were damaged under three-compartment sink.
Big M’s Exxon Statino, 1918-A Strickland Drive in Pinehurst: 90. Several expired foods were on shelves. Lots of water condensation was on cooler and on floors. Inspector ordered repairs. Drings were stored on the floor. Paper towels were needed inside employee restroom. Mold found on slushy machine. Inside of cappuccino machine needed cleaning.
Tacos La Shula, 1918 Strickland Drive in Orange: 84. Tamales, cut potatoes and refried beans were not at proper temperatures. No record of time was kept on holding foods at room temperatures. No certified food manager certifcates were found. Flour tortillas were in plastic grocery bags. Dates were needed on foods inside freezers and coolers. Employee personal items were store improperly. Hair restraints were needed. Wiping cloths were stored improperly. Vents at Vent-a-Hood needed cleaning.
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