Restaurant Inspections: Cracker Barrel, Texas Star

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

April 6

Texas Star (1111 Dawson Rd) Score: 87 B

Violations: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked (rice, sliced tomatoes, ribs, chicken)., Observed chemical spray bottles not properly labeled., Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses., Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

April 7

Ruby Tuesday (2626 Dawson Rd) Score: 88 B

Violations: Grilled chicken, ribs, lobster meat, pasta found stored in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination., Prepared food (ribs, diced ham, sliced tomatoes) not marked with date for disposal., Observed lobster tails being thawed/wash in vegetable prep sink. Corrected On-Site., Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.

April 8

AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar (2406 N Slappey) Score: 91 A

Violations: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

April 11

Hibachi Express (2818 Old Dawson Rd) Score: 87 B

Violations: Egg rolls, peas, carrots, shrimp, fish, corn dog, scallops found stored in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination., Observed buildup of slime/mold in the interior of ice machine., Observed potentially hazardous food thawed (shrimp) at room temperature., Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses., Observed coving at floor and wall juncture beneath 3 compartment sink in disrepair.,Observed cardboard used as mat on floor in front of grill., Observed blown light in walk in freezer.

Krystal (1605 N Slappey) Score: 90 A

Violations: Observed buildup of slime/mold in the interior of ice machine., Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil., Observed hand wash signs not posted at employee hand sinks (including restrooms)., No copy of latest inspection report posted at drive-thru window., Missing drain plug at dumpster., Observed open grease bin lid., Ceiling tile missing in dish wash and fryer area., Observed condensation on a/c vents.

April 12

Build Your Burger (1214 N Westover) Score: 91 A

Violations: Observed self service beverage dispenser nozzles in need of cleaning., Observed employee food items not properly separated or stored from restaurant food stock in order to prevent cross contamination., Observed drive thru ice scoop stored flat on the ice in the beverage dispenser ice bin., Single service items not properly protected.

Cracker Barrel (1114 N Westover) Score: 91 A

Violations: Observed ice bin left open during periods of non-use., Observed buildup of slime/mold in the interior of ice machine., No hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees (employee restroom)., Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, Observed bowls used as food scoop. Corrected On-Site., Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.Observed soiled shelving in reach in coolers., Observed no lids on trash cans in kitchen area., Seal opening in wall above mop sink.