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Restaurant inspections: Cockroaches, DayQuil and dirty hands: 6 facilities in the red
These are summaries of Albuquerque Environmental Health restaurant inspections.
For more information, or to view a searchable database of city restaurant inspections, visit www.cabq.gov/environmentalhealth/food-safety/restaurant-inspection-results.
Jan. 20-24
GREEN
Bosque Brewing Co – Kitchen, 5210 Eubank NE (Jan. 23)
Annapurnas World Vegetarian Cafe, 5200 Eubank NE (Jan. 23)
Carl’s Jr., 1312 Eubank NE (Jan. 24)
Circle K, 900 Eubank NE (Jan. 24)
Calvary Chapel East, 12820 Indian School NE (Jan. 22)
Mexican Food by Mujeres en Acction, 1401 2nd St. NE (Jan. 22)
Jersey Mikes Subs, 2608 Central SE (Jan. 15)
Egoodness, 5701 Gibson SE (Jan. 22)
Dorado Bakery, 2125 Broadway SE (Jan. 24)
Burritos Alinstante, 2101 Broadway SE (Jan. 23)
Juno – Bar, 1501 1st St. NW (Jan. 23)
Juno – Kitchen, 1501 1st ST NW (Jan. 23)
The Imperial Dive, 702 Central NE (Jan. 22)
Z Lounge, 3711 Central NE (Jan. 23)
Macs Steak in the Rough, 4515 Menaul NE (Jan. 24)
Hotel Andaluz — Main Kitchen, 125 2nd St. NW (Jan. 22)
Hotel Andaluz — Mas Tapas y Vino, 125 2nd St. NW (Jan. 22)
Little Caesars, 2801 Eubank NE (Jan. 21)
Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House, 6000 Forest Hills NE (Jan. 23)
Noah’s Ark Children’s Academy, 4001 Montgomery NE (Jan. 22)
It Dimsum, 7900 Carmel NE (Jan. 24)
Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel – Retail, 2910 Yale SE (Jan. 22)
Los Tacos Del Rey, 111 Coors NW (Jan. 23)
Cinnamon and Sugar, 7921 Central NW (Jan. 22)
Julian’s Burgers n More, 5500 Central SW (Jan. 24)
YELLOW
Bosque Brewing Co – Bar, 5210 Eubank NE (Jan. 23)
Viet Com, 2842 Carlisle NE (Jan. 23)
Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, 5900 Forest Hills NE (Jan. 23)
Marigold Cafe, 5161 Lang NE (Jan. 24)
Little Caesars, 5555 Zuni SE (Jan. 22)
Tacos El Gordito, 9601 Sage SW (Jan. 23)
Ho Ho, 3211 Coors SW (Jan. 24)
RED
Circle K, 900 Eubank NE (Jan. 22) Evidence of pest activity. Doors to the outside not tight-fitting. Buildup and debris in floor food drain in front of food prep area.
Result: imminent health hazard, immediate closure
El Dorado Bakery, 2125 Broadway SE (Jan. 23) Chemical sanitizer concentration exceeding maximum limit. Buildup of soil residues on food-contact surfaces. No lockers or storage facilities for employees’ belongings. DayQuil stored on food prep table inside kitchen where microwave is stored. Supplies not properly labeled or identified. Chemicals stored next to coffee and sugar in storage room where mop buckets are located. Food employees not washing hands when required. Handwashing sinks blocked or inaccessible. No handwashing cleanser available at sink(s). No approved method of hand-drying available. Buildup of soil residues on nonfood contact surfaces. Food employee with improper drink. Food employee without proper hair restraints. Soiled mop not in use, stored directly on the floor and in mop bucket. Water faucet at handwashing sink not maintained or in good condition. Food not protected from contamination in storage by not being covered in a container, wrapped or packaged. Person in charge unable to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease and other Food Code ordinances. Food temperature measuring devices not provided or accessible. No testing kit or other device to measure the concentration of chemical sanitizing solution.
Result: immediate closure
Lucky Boy Hamburgers, 3521 Constitution NE (Jan. 24) Hood ventilation system collecting grease and condensation. Food items in cold-holding unit above 41 degrees. Buildup of soil residues on food-contact surfaces. No date-marking indicators on ready-to-eat food. Buildup of soil residues on nonfood-contact surfaces. Buildup and debris on floors, ceiling vent covers, duct work, water heater. Handwashing sink not in good condition. Food not protected from contamination in storage by not being covered in a container, wrapped or packaged.
Result: immediate closure
Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel – Bar, 2910 Yale SE (Jan. 22) Buildup of debris on interior intake and exhaust air ducts. Buildup of soil residues on equipment on food-contact surfaces. Poisonous or toxic materials stored in a manner that could contaminate food. Food employee not washing hands when required. Handwashing sink(s) blocked or inaccessible. Pests, living and dead, in the facility with no control methods in place. Non-functional, non-used items at food establishment. Employee drinking in undesignated area. Buildup and debris on bar floors. Air gap at floor drain under a compartment sink. Drain pipe under utility sink not in good condition. Plumbing system not in good condition.
Result: imminent health hazard, immediate closure
Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel – Kitchen, 2910 Yale SE (Jan. 22)
Light bulbs with no protective shielding or coating. Inadequate consumer advisory warning for consumption of raw, undercooked or untreated animal products. Buildup of soil residues on food-contact surfaces. Fixed equipment improperly installed without elevation or sealing of equipment to floor. Not enough handwashing sinks. Handwashing sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink without a handwashing sign. Equipment components not maintained. Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pests in facility. Rear-receiving doors to the outside not tight-fitting. Not easily cleanable nonfood-contact surfaces. Buildup of soil residues on nonfood-contact surfaces. Grade sticker of “closed” was removed from posted area. Non-function or non-used item in facility. Buildup and debris on walls, floors and floor drains. Areas in disrepair. Floors, ceilings and walls not smooth and easily cleanable. Inadequate gap at floor drain between ice machines in kitchen. Also not in good condition. Plumbing line attached to steam kettle, faucet in kitchen not in good condition. Person in charge unable to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease or other Food Code ordinances.
Result: imminent health hazard, immediate closure
Julian’s Burgers n More, 5500 Central SW (Jan. 22)
Hood ventilation system collecting grease and condensation. Buildup of soil residues on equipment on food-contact surfaces. Inadequately marked ready-to-eat food. No designated area for employees to eat, drink or use tobacco products. Containers storing toxic or poisonous materials not properly labeled. Insufficient hot water. Single-use scoops stored improperly in bulk food bins. Doors to the outside that aren’t tight-fitting. Buildup of soil residues on nonfood contact surfaces. Buildup and debris on floors. Non-ready-to-eat raw animal food stored with ready-to-eat food without protection from contamination.
Result: imminent health hazard, immediate closure