Food for Thought Report 3.3 - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

We have three stops to make in this week's Food for Thought. As always we start with the good news. Ted's Burgers located at 1924 Avenue A is our only top performer.  They had yet another perfect health inspection.

3/3/05 Food for Thought 3.3 Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 3/3/05.

The low performer list brings us to the Southwest Loop and to a repeat low performer. The Golden Corral at 5117 south loop had five critical violations.

• -Shredded cheese and pasta salad were found at 52 degrees and 62 degrees.  Cold foods must be held at 45 degrees or cooler.
• Cooked potatoes were found on a grill at 104 degrees. Hot foods must be kept at at least 140 degrees.
• Papertowels were not available at the handwashing station.
• A spray bottle was not properly labeled.
• A salad bar thermometer was not properly calibrated.

All critical violations were corrected on site. A manager refused to comment.

Low performer number two is Pinocchio's Pizza at5015 University. Pinocchio's had seven critical violations.

• Cheese and ham were found above the required cold temperature.
• Employees were observed not washing hands between job duties.
• Open lidded drink containers were found throughout the facility.
• The datemarking system was not accurate.
• Toxic items were not labeled.
• Thermometers were not properly calibrated.
• Certain food contact surfaces were not cleaned or maintained.

None of the violations were recorded as corrected on site. A follow-up inspection was scheduled but a manager could not be reached for comment.