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  • Friday, May 24 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:11:39 GMT
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Gandhi Bazar4501 34th St.- Holiday Inn Lubbock Civic Center - Bar801 Ave. Q- Jack in the Box2414 Mac Davis- Jazz, A Louisiana
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:58:25 GMT
    Three popular restaurants make the short list this week. Chuy's at 4805 S. Loop 289 had 9 critical violations. * Ground beef and shredded chicken were not at least 135 degrees. * The water at the hand
    Three popular restaurants make the short list this week.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:29:04 GMT
    It's a short order in this week's Food for Thought. Rise and shine to meet this week's only top performer; Rise n Shine Donuts at 5604 Slide cooks up a perfect score. Now we head to the bottom of the
    It's a short order in this week's Food for Thought.
  • Out of dozens of local restaurants inspected this week there is only one stop on the menu, and it has been in the same spot before. Hong Kong Supper Buffett once again lands at the bottom of the list;
    Out of dozens of local restaurants inspected this week there is only one stop on the menu, and it has been in the same spot before.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Gandhi Bazar4501 34th St.- Holiday Inn Lubbock Civic Center - Bar801 Ave. Q- Jack in the Box2414 Mac Davis- Jazz, A Louisiana
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below.
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-04-26 03:16:54 GMT
    Out of two dozen Lubbock restaurants inspected this week there are four on the Food for Thought list. Two top performers and two repeat low performing buffets. We start at the top. Domino's Pizza at
    Out of two dozen Lubbock restaurants inspected this week there are four on the Food for Thought list. Two top performers and two repeat low performing buffets.
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:05:16 GMT
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Gandhi Bazar4501 34th St.- Holiday Inn Lubbock Civic Center - Bar801 Ave. Q- Jack in the Box2414 Mac Davis- Jazz, A Louisiana
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below.
  • Thursday, April 18 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-04-19 03:32:34 GMT
    Health inspectors checked out the cleanliness of 70 Lubbock restaurants this week. Maharaja Indiana Cuisine at 5130 80th had seven critical violations. * Cooked chicken was above the safe cold temperature. *
    Health inspectors checked out the cleanliness of 70 Lubbock restaurants this week.
  • Thursday, April 18 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-04-19 03:25:38 GMT
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Gandhi Bazar4501 34th St.- Holiday Inn Lubbock Civic Center - Bar801 Ave. Q- Jack in the Box2414 Mac Davis- Jazz, A Louisiana
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below.
  • Friday, April 12 2013 12:09 AM EDT2013-04-12 04:09:23 GMT
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Gandhi Bazar4501 34th St.- Holiday Inn Lubbock Civic Center - Bar801 Ave. Q- Jack in the Box2414 Mac Davis- Jazz, A Louisiana
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Gandhi Bazar4501 34th St.- Holiday Inn Lubbock Civic Center - Bar801 Ave. Q- Jack in the Box2414 Mac Davis- Jazz, A Louisiana
  • Friday, April 12 2013 12:08 AM EDT2013-04-12 04:08:53 GMT
    Out of dozens of Lubbock restaurants inspected this week, there are only five on the list. Golden Corral at 5117 SW Loop 289 ends up at the bottom of the list this week. Health inspector found 8 critical
    Out of dozens of Lubbock restaurants inspected this week, there are only five on the list.
  • Friday, April 5 2013 12:48 AM EDT2013-04-05 04:48:00 GMT
    Health inspectors made almost 70 surprise inspections this week to check in on the cleanliness of Lubbock restaurants.. "We're very fortunate to be on Channel 11's Food for Thought," Jame Reyna tells
    Health inspectors made almost 70 surprise inspections this week to check in on the cleanliness of Lubbock restaurants..
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for this week.
  • Thursday, March 21 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-03-22 03:57:35 GMT
    It's time to check in on the cleanliness of Lubbock restaurants, and it's only good news on the menu this week. "Well, you've got to try the burgers; it's the best thing on the menu," Joe Logou tells
    It's time to check in on the cleanliness of Lubbock restaurants, and it's only good news on the menu this week.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for this week.
  • Friday, March 15 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-03-15 13:55:03 GMT
    Unfortunately the news isn't all good this week, we had several low performers. One has been on this list multiple times. Logan's roadhouse at 6251 Slide Road racked up 8 critical violations this week. *sliced
    Unfortunately the news isn't all good this week, we had several low performers. One has been on this list multiple times.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for this week.
  • Friday, March 8 2013 11:21 AM EST2013-03-08 16:21:29 GMT
    It's a short-order; we have two stops that are serving up perfection and a drive thru that has some cleaning up to do. It's been a steak staple in the Hub City for years, and all that practice has paid
    It's a short-order; we have two stops that are serving up perfection and a drive thru that has some cleaning up to do.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.
  • Thursday, February 28 2013 11:45 PM EST2013-03-01 04:45:16 GMT
    Health inspectors surprised more than 80 Lubbock restaurants this week to see if they are keeping clean. Chili's Grill and Bar at 607 University had nine critical violations. * Several cold foods were
    Health inspectors surprised more than 80 Lubbock restaurants this week to see if they are keeping clean.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.
  • Friday, February 22 2013 6:04 PM EST2013-02-22 23:04:31 GMT
    For the most part, it was a week of winners, but we begin with bad news. One local restaurant is on our low performer list, caught storing food on top of a trash can. Mama Josie's Kitchen at 5719 66th
    For the most part, it was a week of winners, but we begin with bad news. One local restaurant is on our low performer list, caught storing food on top of a trash can.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.
  • Friday, February 22 2013 6:03 PM EST2013-02-22 23:03:55 GMT
    Out of 85 restaurants inspected this week, we have some familiar names at the top of the Food for Thought list - but it's not all good news. If you're looking for a lovely surprise in downtown Lubbock
    Out of 85 restaurants inspected this week, we have some familiar names at the top of the Food for Thought list - but it's not all good news.
  • Friday, February 22 2013 12:06 AM EST2013-02-22 05:06:56 GMT
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.
  • Friday, February 8 2013 12:00 AM EST2013-02-08 05:00:27 GMT
    Health inspectors made 70 surprise visits to Lubbock restaurants this week to check up on their cleanliness. They found a mix of good and bad news. Larry's Giant Subs at 4415 S. Loop 289 might be new
    Health inspectors made 70 surprise visits to Lubbock restaurants this week to check up on their cleanliness. They found a mix of good and bad news.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.
  • Friday, February 1 2013 1:05 AM EST2013-02-01 06:05:17 GMT
    Cockroaches in the kitchen; that's just one of the many violations health inspectors found inside Lubbock restaurants this week. * We begin in the kitchen of Hong Kong at 4845 50th Street. That's
    Cockroaches in the kitchen; that's just one of the many violations health inspectors found inside Lubbock restaurants this week.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.
  • Friday, January 25 2013 1:09 AM EST2013-01-25 06:09:10 GMT
    A disturbing find at a local Mexican food restaurant - dead and live mice. That's just one of the many violations found in this week's Food for Thought report. Health inspectors checked out more
    A disturbing find at a local Mexican food restaurant - dead and live mice.     
    That's just one of the many violations found in this week's Food for Thought report.
  • Thursday, January 31 2013 4:32 PM EST2013-01-31 21:32:30 GMT
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Amigos United #503 - Deli112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Grocery112 N University Ave- Amigos United #503 - Produce112
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.
  • Friday, January 18 2013 5:32 AM EST2013-01-18 10:32:23 GMT
    Rodent droppings at a Mexican food restaurant and molded fruit at another are just some of the many violations health inspectors found while checking out the cleanliness of local kitchens. We have a long
    Rodent droppings at a Mexican food restaurant and molded fruit at another are just some of the many violations health inspectors found while checking out the cleanliness of local kitchens.
  • Friday, January 11 2013 12:05 AM EST2013-01-11 05:05:16 GMT
    Lubbock health inspectors headed into the kitchen of 37 restaurants to check up on their cleanliness. So what did they find? Known for their flying chicken, this place is not only fast - they've also
    Lubbock health inspectors headed into the kitchen of 37 restaurants to check up on their cleanliness. So what did they find?
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Burger King #13205112 Slide Road- Chuck E Cheese5612 W. Loop 289- Dairy Queen8105 Indiana Ave.- Five Guys Burgers & Fries4410
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/10/13.
  • Thursday, January 3 2013 11:53 PM EST2013-01-04 04:53:20 GMT
    From a popular café to an authentic Mexican food restaurant, we've got two stops on the Food for Thought list tonight. We begin at Taqueria Jalisco at 2211 Ave. Q; they were cited for nine critical violations. *
    From a popular café to an authentic Mexican food restaurant, we've got two stops on the Food for Thought list tonight.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Burger King #13205112 Slide Road- Chuck E Cheese5612 W. Loop 289- Dairy Queen8105 Indiana Ave.- Five Guys Burgers & Fries4410
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 12/29/12.
  • Thursday, December 27 2012 10:06 PM EST2012-12-28 03:06:34 GMT
    Six Lubbock restaurants got good news just in time for Christmas; health inspectors found their kitchens were in tip-top shape. KCBD NewsChannel 11's Christy Hartin has a look at this week's Food for
    Six Lubbock restaurants got good news just in time for Christmas; health inspectors found their kitchens were in tip-top shape.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Burger King #13205112 Slide Road- Chuck E Cheese5612 W. Loop 289- Dairy Queen8105 Indiana Ave.- Five Guys Burgers & Fries4410
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 12/22/12.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Bahama Bucks2515 82nd St Ste. B- C. C.'s Bar & Grill1605 50th St- Crusty's Wood Fired Pizza3606 61st St- Dominos Pizza2113
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 11/10/12.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations 4th Street Sports Bar 2918 4th St - Bash Riprock's - Bar 2419 Main St - Bash Riprock's - Restaurant
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 10/20/11.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Bahama Bucks2515 82nd St Ste. B- C. C.'s Bar & Grill1605 50th St- Crusty's Wood Fired Pizza3606 61st St- Dominos Pizza2113
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 10/27/12.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Bahama Bucks2515 82nd St Ste. B- C. C.'s Bar & Grill1605 50th St- Crusty's Wood Fired Pizza3606 61st St- Dominos Pizza2113
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 10/27/12.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Bahama Bucks2515 82nd St Ste. B- C. C.'s Bar & Grill1605 50th St- Crusty's Wood Fired Pizza3606 61st St- Dominos Pizza2113
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 10/13/12.
  • Friday, December 21 2012 12:35 AM EST2012-12-21 05:35:31 GMT
    There was plenty of good news to report this week - as several restaurants offered up perfection with perfect scores, but two restaurants didn't make the grade. One was storing milk in a warm cooler, the
    There was plenty of good news to report this week - as several restaurants offered up perfection with perfect scores, but two restaurants didn't make the grade. One was storing milk in a warm cooler, the other had rotten produce.
  • Friday, December 7 2012 10:42 AM EST2012-12-07 15:42:40 GMT
    A rodent infestation forces a Lubbock convenience store to shut its doors, and tonight they remain closed as they clean up following their latest health inspection. They are just one of our two low performers
    A rodent infestation forces a Lubbock convenience store to shut its doors, and tonight they remain closed as they clean up following their latest health inspection.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Burger King #36767006 University Ave.- Children's Hope Day Treatment Program8004 York Ave.- Goody's World Famous Popcorn6002
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/11/11.
  • Friday, November 30 2012 12:02 AM EST2012-11-30 05:02:56 GMT
    From Italian spices to the sweet flavors of Hawaii.... there are only two stops on the list this week, and while it may be a short order - it's big on perfection. KCBD NewsChanel 11's Christy Hartin dishes
    From Italian spices to the sweet flavors of Hawaii.... there are only two stops on the list this week, and while it may be a short order - it's big on perfection.
  • Friday, November 23 2012 4:25 PM EST2012-11-23 21:25:47 GMT
    For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Bahama Bucks2515 82nd St Ste. B- C. C.'s Bar & Grill1605 50th St- Crusty's Wood Fired Pizza3606 61st St- Dominos Pizza2113
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 10/27/12.
  • Friday, November 16 2012 12:12 AM EST2012-11-16 05:12:28 GMT
    Health inspectors popped in on 25 Lubbock restaurants this week to see who's keeping clean and who needs to clean up. Two stops were repeat top performers, but a new sports grill and bar that wanted to
    Two stops were repeat top performers, but a new sports grill and bar that wanted to explode onto the scene - fizzled out on their first health inspection.
  • Thursday, November 8 2012 11:54 PM EST2012-11-09 04:54:37 GMT
    Out of 64 inspections there we three stops that had enough critical violations to land on our low performer list, but one restaurant opened their kitchen to show us how they're making some major changes.
    Health inspectors made 66 surprise inspections at Lubbock restaurants this week. KCBD NewsChannel 11's Christy Hartin dishes out the detail.
  • Friday, November 2 2012 12:03 AM EDT2012-11-02 04:03:24 GMT
    Out of 64 inspections there we three stops that had enough critical violations to land on our low performer list, but one restaurant opened their kitchen to show us how they're making some major changes.
    It's been another busy week for Lubbock health inspectors. They popped in on dozens of food establishments to check out their cleanliness.
  • Friday, October 26 2012 12:08 AM EDT2012-10-26 04:08:22 GMT
    We begin at a late-night hot spot in the Depot District. Big E's at 1802 Buddy Holly had nine critical violations. * Cold foods were not at 41 degrees or below. * And several hot food items were not
    Lubbock health inspectors were busy this week; they headed into 100 kitchens to check out their cleanliness, so what did they find?
  • Thursday, October 18 2012 11:54 PM EDT2012-10-19 03:54:19 GMT
    Our first low performer is use to being on top, but they're not letting this inspection get in the way of providing great food. Orlando's at 2402 Ave. Q had nine critical violations. * Cold items were
    Our first low performer is use to being on top, but they're not letting this inspection get in the way of providing great food.
  • For a complete overview of the Violations see below. No Critical Violations Bahama Bucks2515 82nd St Ste. B- C. C.'s Bar & Grill1605 50th St- Crusty's Wood Fired Pizza3606 61st St- Dominos Pizza2113
    Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 10/6/12.
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    Watch our profiles of outstanding people and programs here on the South Plains here in our Spotlight on Agriculture section.
  • Members of our armed services perform extraordinary acts of selflessness every day, and that's why KCBD NewsChannel 11 and Yates Flooring Center are asking you to help us honor our Hometown Heroes.
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    If you want Pete to challenge your school, you can contact him at the station (806) 744-1414.
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