Four businesses red-tagged in city’s latest inspection report

These are summaries of Albuquerque Environmental Health restaurant inspections. For more information or to view previous reports, visit cabq.gov/environmentalhealth/food-safety.

GREEN: Food establishment received a passing grade, demonstrating the skills to create a safe and sanitary food-service environment.

YELLOW: Food establishment can operate but must follow a plan to correct violations observed during inspection.

RED: Food establishment had major violations that presented an imminent hazard and required an immediate downgrade or closure.

Feb. 8-14

GREEN

12th Street Tavern, 2500 12th NW (Feb. 12)

Allsup’s, 1605 Indian School NW (Feb. 13)

Bubba’s 33, 10048 Coors Bypass NW (Feb. 9)

Church’s Chicken, 2307 Juan Tabo NE (Feb. 11)

Cup of Cozy, 2105 Vista Oeste NW (Feb. 12)

Elotes y Esquites Triky, 520 Louisiana SE (Feb. 13)

Fan Tang, 3523 Central NE (Feb. 10)

Fast Track, 4617 Central NW (Feb. 12)

GNC Store, 8020 Academy NE (Feb. 12)

Ho Ho, 6205 Montgomery NE, A (Feb. 10)

Holiday Inn Express, 10501 Copper Pointe NE (Feb. 10) (Class B, Class 3)

Honeybunch, 700 1st NW (Feb. 12)

La Petite Academy, 6000 Fortuna NW (Feb. 12)

Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus NE (Feb. 9)

New Mexico Early Learning Academy, 5201 Central NE (Feb. 10)

Paleta Loca, 1607 Broadway (Feb. 11)

Papa Frank’s, 218 Marble NW (Feb. 11)

Pasitos Traviesos Childcare, 111 Coors NW (Feb. 9)

Pay and Save, 4701 4th NW (Feb. 13)

Pizza Hut, 303 Coors NW (Feb. 10)

Precious Moments Child Care, 4011 Ladera NW (Feb. 10)

Premier Gas & Food Mart, 1734 Juan Tabo NE (Feb. 9)

Presbyterian, 1100 Central SE (Feb. 9)

Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque, 5900 Forest Hills NE (Feb. 9)

Renaissance Academy Charter School, 10301 Candelaria NE (Feb. 11)

Sanchez Tacos, 1607 Broadway SE (Feb. 11)

Sanchez Tacos, 1607 Broadway SE (Feb. 11)

Segovia’s Distributing, 3310 Menaul NE (Feb. 13)

Subway, 640 Coors NW (Feb. 10)

Subway, 4451 Osuna NE (Feb. 12)

Taco Mex Garcia, 5420 Central SW (Feb. 10)

Takumi Restaurant, 2100 Louisiana NE (Feb. 9)

Tasty Noodle & Dumplings, 2325 San Pedro NE (Feb. 10)

Twisters, 740 Juan Tabo NE (Feb. 12)

Urban 360 Pizza, 2119 Menaul NE (Feb. 11)

Walgreens, 9700 Menaul NE (Feb. 9)

Water Depot Mini Mart, 640 Coors NW (Feb. 12)

Wendy’s, 6670 Central SW (Feb. 9)

Wienerschnitzel, 1440 Gibson SE (Feb. 10)

YELLOW

12th Street Tavern, 2500 12th NW (Feb. 12)

Holiday Inn Express, 10501 Copper Pointe NE (Feb. 10) (Class B)

La Petite Academy, 6000 Fortuna NW (Feb. 12)

Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House, 6000 Forest Hills NE (Feb. 9)

Spring Rollin, 10131 Coors NW (Feb. 11)

Sunflower Learning Center, 2912 Corona NW (Feb. 9)

RED

Fan Tang, 3523 Central NE

The ice machine contained black mold-like buildup, while the can opener and deli slicer had food debris accumulation. Poisonous chemicals like degreaser and glass cleaner were stored directly next to ready-made tea at the beverage station. A plastic spray bottle containing degreaser was not properly labeled with its common name. The floor drain near the beverage station was in disrepair, with excessive food debris and trash buildup. Inadequate air gaps were observed at the floor drains near the warewash unit and under the beverage station. The hood system was dripping grease and condensation onto the fryer equipment below. Lighting in the hood vent area was inadequate due to a burned-out bulb. Extreme grease and food debris buildup were found on stainless steel and plastic surfaces throughout the facility.

Result: Closure (Feb. 10); re-inspection required (Feb. 10); passed follow-up inspection (Feb. 10)

Fun Noodle Bar, 5317 Menaul NE 

The facility demonstrated inadequate procedures to effectively control pests. Over 10 live cockroaches were observed in various locations, including the janitor sink area, near the ice machine and on ceilings and walls around prep coolers. An inadequate air gap was observed at the drain located under the prep table near the noodle-making station. 

Result: Closure (Feb. 9); re-inspection required (Feb. 9)

Sonic Drive-In, 2119 Vista Oeste NW

The ice machine interior contained black soil residue, and the tater tot hot-holding unit had substantial soil buildup. Ready-to-eat foods like red chili and hot dogs in the steam table were found with inappropriate or incorrect date markings. The scrapper sprayer at the three-compartment sink was leaking, and the water valves failed to shut off completely. The hood system was inadequately collecting grease, causing significant accumulation and dripping. Debris and buildup were observed on floors throughout the cook, prep and storage areas, as well as under equipment. Floor drains in the food prep and cooking areas contained excessive black soil buildup and debris. Corner walls near the drive-thru were found to be not smooth or easily cleanable.

Result: Unsatisfactory (Feb. 12); re-inspection required (Feb. 12)

Takumi Restaurant, 2100 Louisiana NE

Wiping cloths used for cleaning were improperly stored on a bus cart and above prep tables instead of in a sanitizer solution. Ready-to-eat chopped vegetables in the standing cold holding unit lacked the required date markings. The faucet at the three-compartment sink was leaking and unable to shut off completely. The establishment did not have a certified food protection manager on staff. Substantial food debris was observed on the kitchen vents, surrounding ceiling tiles and light covers. Debris buildup was found under cold holding units, prep tables, sinks and inside refrigerators and the dish machine. The facility did not maintain temperature logs for TCS foods like raw meats and dairy. Calibration logs for temperature-measuring devices were not available.

Result: Unsatisfactory (Feb. 9); re-inspection required (Feb. 9); passed follow-up inspection (Feb. 9)