Restaurant inspections: Rodents, roaches and long fake nails close one New Mexico staple

GREEN

Allsup’s, 1605 Indian School NW (Dec. 27)

Nelson Meats, 929 Coors SW (Dec. 29)

Saigon Restaurant, 6001 San Mateo NE (Dec. 29)

Zinc, 3009 Central NE (Dec. 28)

Walgreens, 4700 4th St. NW (Dec. 28)

Weck’s, 3913 Louisiana NE (Dec. 29)

Kinder Quest, Inc., 4598 Paradise NW (Dec. 27)

Mexico Linco LLC, 1725 Broadway SE (Dec. 27)

Kids World LLC, 3501 Coors NW (Dec. 27)

Gloria’s NM Burritos & More, 927 Old Coors NW (Dec. 29)

Sushi Gen, 5210, San Mateo NE (Dec. 27)

CVS Pharmacy, 4201 Montaño NW (Dec. 26)

Piattini, 1403 Girard NE (Dec. 28)

Kirtland Plaza, 1620 Carlisle SE (Dec. 27)

Mariscos La Playa, 5210 San Mateo NE (Dec. 27)

DK 734, 4510 Lomas NE (Dec. 26)

Caritas Felices, 915 Montaño NW (Dec. 27)

Family Dollar, 613 Broadway SE (Dec. 27)

Milestone Montessori, 8022 Chico NE (Dec. 28)

Paleta Bar, 10000 Coors NW (Dec. 27)

Good 2 Go Stores, 1401 Broadway SE (Dec. 27)

Domino’s Pizza, 6010 Coors NW (Dec. 26)

Burger King, 1990 Ladera NW (Dec. 26)

Avengers Learning Center LLC, 9901 Central NE (Dec. 28)

Glorieta Brewery DBA Villa Myriam Coffee, 573 Commercial NE (Dec. 26)

San Mateo Beer Co. DBA La Referma, 8900 San Mateo NE (Dec. 29)

Saigon City Restaurant, 4320 The 25 Way NE (Dec. 28)

El Sinaloense Mariscos and Gill LLC, 5025 Central NE (Dec. 28)

Noisy Water Artwear, Inc., 301 Romero NW (Dec. 26)

Tacos El Muchacho Alegre, 5025 Central SW (Dec. 28)

Milestone Montessori Child Care, 502 Louisiana SE (Dec. 28)

The Learning Experience, 4580 Nunzio NW (Dec. 27)

The Learning Experience, 4131 Coors NW (Dec. 26)

Snapdragon Tea, 115 Harvard SE (Dec. 27)

Ta’con Madre, 5025 Central NE (Dec. 28)

Burger King, 880 Juan Tabo NE (Dec. 29)

J’s Var B Q, 7200 Montgomery NE (Dec. 27)

Dutch Bros Coffee, 2501 Juan Tabo NE (Dec. 28)

Birriacoa Authentic Mexican Food, 1720 Bridge SW (Dec. 28)

RED

Weck’s 3913 Louisiana NE (Dec. 28)

Facility had evidence of ongoing rodent infestation. Quatemary ammonium compound solution used to sanitize food contact surfaces failed to meet parameters to achieve sanitation. Observed dead roaches and pieces of dead roaches in the electrical panels, on the ground in dry storage areas and employee break room. Gaps in exterior doors leading to outside. Exterior walls around the roof exposed gaps. Significant rodent droppings throughout the facility. Food handling employees with bracelets, watches and rings. Food handling employee with long fake nails working with food. Food handling employees with inadequate hair restraints present. Sanitizer bucket with wet wiping clothes stored on ground. Numerous employees had drinks stored in areas such as prep tables and dish racks. Boxes of single-use items stored on ground. Equipment in poor repair that could not be properly cleaned and sanitized. Single-use items stored in the dry storage/employee area with evidence of roaches and mice present. Food and grease debris on equipment. Heavy food debris throughout the entire facility. Plumbing leak from handwashing station in the men’s restroom with butter tub catching the dripping liquid. Receptacles throughout the kitchen with debris buildup. Equipment not in use partially disassembled. Food handling employees washed hands in incorrect manner.

Result: Immediate closure

Mexico Lindo LLC, 1725 Broadway SE (Dec. 27)

Multiple food items such as red chile and posole inside refrigerator uncovered. Margarine, sugar, flour and other items stored uncovered. Ineffective methods of cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces. Large commercial dough mixtures had significant debris buildup. Food items inside refrigerator were not labeled by date. Large pastry boxes stored at room temperature. Food thermometers were missing. No probe thermometer available. Food not labeled. Used wiping cloth stored on prep table. Improper employee coffee cup stored on prep table. Food and non-food contact surfaces improperly designed. Soiled cardboard on shelving next to sink. Improper ware washing and sanitation. No chlorine test strips available. Plumbing system not properly installed. Employee toilet room door is not self-closing. Hand-washing sinks not properly stocked.

Result: Downgrade

Quesadilla Way Cafe LLC, 2025 Ridgecrest SE (Dec. 28)

Person in charge was not knowledgeable on food safety. Raw eggs stored above fresh produce inside reach of refrigerator. Raw ground beef stored on prep table next to food items. Multiple food items stored inside refrigerator that were not part of cooling process that were uncovered and unprotected. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested at zero parts per million of chlorine. Red chile sauce stored at 119 degrees Fahrenheit and green chile sauce at 123 degrees Fahrenheit in hot holding at time of inspection. All food items must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit before placing in hot holding unit. Multiple food items on prep table at room temperature. Raw meet stored to thaw at room temperature. Food thermometers missing. Food packaged with improper labels. Employees preparing food with bare hands with nail polish. Used wiping cloths stored on prep table. Employee water bottle stored next to food items. Storage cabinets with clutter and debris buildup. Food debris under kitchen equipment. Hood vent filters had debris buildup. Observed employee switching job duties without washing hands. Employee grabbed eggs, potatoes and cooked meat with bare hands. No paper towels at hand-washing station.

Result: Downgrade

Schlotzsky’s, 6001 San Mateo NE (Dec. 28)

Person in charge failed to demonstrate basic food-safety knowledge. Package of strawberries with visible mold-like substance stored in cooler. Refrigerated prep tables missing protective covers. Buildup on ice machine. Both soda machines had black soil debris buildup. Food debris inside multiple refrigerators. Food debris buildup on deli-slicing machine. Oven had food and grease buildup. Improper cold-holding temperatures for lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced deli meat and chopped olives. Observed items in coolers missing date labels. Multiple food items and condiments being stored in bulk containers missing labeling information. Pest control devices mounted over knife magnet and food prep table. Gap between main doors allowing sunlight into facility. Substantial frost debris inside freezer. Opened box of cookies stored in freezer. Two employees wearing wrist jewelry such as bracelets. Wiping clothes improperly stored. Soda machine at drive through window missing outer protective paneling. Hot holding table for cinnamon rolls to be in disrepair and not operational. Fans within reach of coolers had dust debris buildup. Rust and food debris in refrigerators. Missing drain cover on floor drain. Hand washing sinks had substantial lime scale and calcium in sink. Food debris throughout facility. Multiple missing or damaged electrical outlet covers. Floor drains with excessive soil and food debris buildup. Multiple missing or damaged tiles throughout the kitchen. Employee belongings such as personal coffee cup, beverage bottles and a beanie stored above food prep table. Food handling employee using phone in the kitchen and then proceed to handle food without washing hands. No signs in bathrooms instructing employees to wash hands before returning to work.

Result: Downgrade