Slimy ice and roaches on the guest list: Five joints in the red this week

These are summaries of Albuquerque Environmental Health restaurant inspections. For more information, or to view a searchable database of city restaurant inspections, 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.

June 16-20

GREEN

Chicago Pizza Kitchen, 4300 Eubank NE (June 18)

Denny’s 6301, 1602 Coors NW (June 16)

Dollar General Store, 101 86th SW (June 17)

El Patio de Albuquerque, 3851 Rio Grande NW (June 19)

The Grove Cafe and Market, 600 Central SE (June 18)

Hilton Inn, 6510 Americas NE (June 16)

Hilton Bar, 6510 Americas NE (June 16)

Retail Pre-Package Pavilion Pantry, 6510 Americas NE (June 16)

Weck’s, 770 Coors NW (June 16)

Wienerschnitzel, 110 Juan Tabo NE (June 18)

Sun Baked LLC, 7010 Central SE (June 17)

Red Lobster, 5555 Montgomery NE (Class B) (June 17)

YELLOW

Cafe Lush, 700 Tijeras NW (June 18)

Cesar’s Mexican & Greek, 5300 Lomas NE (June 20)

Red Lobster, 5555 Montgomery NE (Class C) (June 17)

RED

Fuji Japan, 10000 Coors Bypass NW (June 20)

Missing handwashing signage. Sinks used for purposes other than food preparation or ware washing. Debris buildup on interior intake and exhaust air ducts. Living and dead cockroaches present. No date-marking indicators on ready-to-eat time and temperature-controlled food. Buildup of soil residues on nonfood contact surfaces. Air gap at the drain pipe at the produce sink and floor drain next to cook station. Produce sink not maintained or in good repair. Food not protected from contamination during storage due to improper coverage. Person in charge unable to provide records of training or certification of food employees. No certified food protection manager on staff. Food items in the cold-holding unit measuring about 41 degrees. Insufficient cold-holding equipment. Buildup of soil residues on food-contact surface.

Result: closure, re-inspection required

The Grove Cafe and Market, 600 Central SE (June 18)

Food not properly labeled or identified. Poisonous or toxic materials stored in manner that could contaminate food. Observed food employee not washing hands when required. Handwashing sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Deep scratches in cutting surface. Employee wearing unapproved jewelry while preparing food. Observed food employee without proper hair restraints. Air gaps at several floor drains. Chlorine solution failing to meet parameters to adequately achieve sanitization.

Result: unsatisfactory, re-inspection required; approved upon re-inspection

Hilton Inn, 6510 Americas NE (June 16)

Observed employee medication improperly stored or labeled. Buildup of soil residues on food-contact surface, including orange slimy mold-like substance near and around ice dispensing chute. Doors to outside not tight-fitting. Faucet for three-compartment sink not in good maintained or in good repair. Food improperly stored with potential splash or dust contamination exposure. Food items in cold-holding unit measuring above 41 degrees. Insufficient cold-holding equipment. Sanitizer solution failing to meet parameters to adequately sanitize. No date-marking indicators on ready-to-eat time and temperature-controlled food. Ready-to-eat time and temperature-controlled food held within establishment beyond seven-day limit.

Result: closure, re-inspection required; approved upon re-inspection

Red Lobster, 5555 Montgomery NE (Class C) (June 17)

Poisonous or toxic materials stored in a manner that could contaminate utensils. Observed food employee not washing hands when required. Buildup of soil residues on nonfood contact surfaces. Employee wearing unapproved jewelry while preparing food. Food employee without proper hair restraints. Air gaps at floor drains. Floor drain with standing water not maintained or in good repair. Faucet for produce sink not maintained or in good repair. Food stored improperly with potential splash or dust contamination exposure. Buildup of soil residues at microwave oven cavities and door seals.

Result: unsatisfactory, re-inspection required; approved upon re-inspection

Taco Bell, 8651 Golf Course NW (June 18 & 19)

Food without proper labeling or identification. Poisonous or toxic materials stored in manner that could contaminate food. Observed food employee not washing hands when required. Handwashing sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink blocked or inaccessible. Debris buildup on interior intake and exhaust air ducts. Buildup of soil residues on nonfood contact surfaces. Air gap at floor drain. No person in charge designated. Person in charge unable to demonstrate knowledge of Food Code. Chemical sanitizing solution testing kit on the ground and contaminated. Buildup of soil residues on food-contact surface.

Result: closure, re-inspection required; unsatisfactory result upon re-inspection, re-inspection required.