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For a complete overview of the Violations see below.
No Critical Violations		Violations
Taco Villa	1620 Avenue Q	-
Diamond Shamrock	6425 19th St.	-
Cinemark 16	5721 58th St.	-
7-11 #418	5802 34th St.	-
Pizza Hut	4917 34th St.	-
Candice Atrium	5211 Brownfield Hwy.	-
United Bakery	8010 Frankford	-
United Grocery	8010 Frankford	-
United Seafood/Angus	8010 Frankford	-
United Meat Market	8010 Frankford	-
Tender Loving Care	4510 Avenue Q	-
Cakes and More	3331 70th St.	-
Crossties Saloon	4820 50th St.	-
One Critical Violation
Whataburger	4802 50th St.	25
La Tiendita	2918 Colgate	24
E-Z Mart #248	5444 50th St.	17
McDonald's	5010 I-27	16
TCBY Treats	4818 50th St.	16
Albertson's Bakery	3249 50th St.	20
Hob Nob Diner	1717 Norfolk	13
American Legion Post 808	4102 E. 61st St.	13
Grand Court	4601 71st S.t	7
United Coffee Shop	8010 Frankford	7
United Deli	8010 Frankford	12
Sonic Drive In	5202 50th St.	12
Mickie's Steak House	8301 Indiana	13
Bigham's	3302 82nd St.	13
Two Critical Violations
E-Z Mart	4426 34th St.	16, 17
New Asian	4919 34th St.	9, 21
McDonald's	6002 Slide Rd.	12, 20
Lubbock Auto Auction	1122 E. 34th St.	13, 17
SPARC	4819 Ave. Q	13, 19
Albertson's	3249 50th St.	13, 20
Albertson's Retail	3249 50th St.	11, 16
Erskine Early Learning Center	2714 Erskine	13, 20, 25
IHOP	1627 University Ave.	2, 3
Albertson's Deli	3249 50th St.	12, 13, 20
Orlando's	6909 Indiana Ave.	7, 13, 16
Madison's Place	5211 13th St.	3, 13, 25

Demerits 5 Points	Food (Potentially Hazardous) Temperature Requirements Violations Require Immediate Corrective Action
1	Proper Cooling for Cooked/Prepared Food
2	Cold Hold (41 Degrees Fahrenheit/45 Degrees Fahrenheit)
3	Hot Hold (140 Degrees Fahrenheit)
4	Proper Cooking Temperature per PHF
5	Rapid Reheating Temperature (165 Degrees Fahrenheit in Two Hours)

Demerits 4 Points	Personnel/Food Handling/Source Requirements Violations Require Immediate Corrective Action to Be Taken
6	Personnel with Infections Restricted/Excluded
7	Proper/Adequate Handwashing
8	Good Hygienic Practice (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other)
9	Approved Source/Labeling
10	Sound Condition
11	Proper Handling of Ready-to-Eat Foods (sanitized hands, gloves, utensils)
12	Cross Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other Areas
13	Approved Systems(HACCP Plans/time as Public health Control)
14	Water Supply - Approved Source/Sufficient Capacity/Hot and Cold Under Pressure

Demerits 3 Points	Facility and Equipment Requirements Violations Require Immediate Corrective Action, Not to Exceed 10 Days
15	Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
16	Handwash Facilities Adequate and Accessible
17	Handwash Facilities With Soap and Towels
18	No Evidence of Insect Contamination
19	No Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals
20	Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
21	Manual Warewashing and Sanitizing at ( ) ppm/temperature
22	Mechanical Warewashing and Sanitizing at ( ) ppm/temperature
23	Approved Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System. Proper Disposal
24	Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated (2 Degrees Fahrenheit)
25	Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Clean/Sanitized/Good Repair
26	Posting of Consumer Advisories (Heimlich chart/Raw Shellfish Warning/Buffet Plate)
27	Food Establishment Permit

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