Lubbock's Latest Restaurant Health Inspections Apr. 26-May 2

LUBBOCK, TX — Seven Lubbock restaurants received adequate scores in this week’s health inspections, racking up dozens of violations, while 12 others earned top scores.

Top performers have scores considered 90 and above, while adequate performers score between 80 and 89. Low performers have scores of 79 and below.

Below is the list of performers for the week of April 26 through May 2:

Adequate Performers:

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar at 5107 82nd Street
Score: 80
Violations: 36

• Accumulation of food residue on food-contact surface of tongs stored on drying rack.
• Food residue on the food-contact surfaces of clean plates and metal containers located on drying rack.
• Container of mold stain remover stored above packaged wiping cloths on shelf located in storage unit behind facility.
• Dish detergent stored above sink that is being used to prep food.
• Faucet sprayer stored below flood level rim of rinse sink in ware washing area.
• Hand washing cleanser not available in men's restroom.
• Two wet wiping cloths, not in-use, stored on prep sink.
• Bucket of chemical sanitizing solution stored directly on floor of cooking line area.
• Uncovered container of pickles stored in walk-in cooler.
• Uncovered container of wonton shells stored on shelf above service line.
• Packaged single-use containers stored on ground of dry storage area.
• Accumulation of food residue located on exterior and interior surfaces of reach-in coolers.
• Accumulation of food residue located on exterior and interior surfaces of microwaves.
• Accumulation of brown residue on rolling cart located near dry storage shelf.
• Accumulation of food residue on interior surface food warmer above griddle.
• Personal phone and personal food stored on prep table.
• Personal food stored on shelf above prep table.
• Original plastic liner of ice machine peeling up and no longer easily cleanable.
• Ceiling tile not properly installed located above prep area.
• Hand washing sinks not sealed to their adjoining wall.
• Hand washing sinks not sealed to their adjoining wall. Facility is under new management revised follow-up date on 05/12/2025.
• Hand washing sink not sealed to wall. Instructed PIC to ensure hand washing sinks are sealed to their adjoining wall within 10 days. PIC stated they will comply.
• Accumulation of ice on interior surface of reach-in cooler located across from fryer.
• Food debris on top of mechanical dishwasher.
• Accumulation of soot on vent hood above grill.
• Accumulation of soot and grease located on grill.
• Bottom section of walls of walk-in cooler are damaged, rusted, and missing pieces.
• Sticky residue on dining room floor.
• Accumulation of black residue located on wall around ware washing station.
• Accumulation of grease located on wall behind steamer.
• Floor tiles damaged and missing throughout kitchen.
• Coving missing near back door.
• Walk-in cooler not repaired. Facility is under new management. Revised follow-up date on 07/31/2025.
• Coving missing near back door. Facility is under new management. Revised follow-up date on 07/31/2025.
• Tiles and grout have not been repaired. Facility is under new management. Revised follow-up date on 07/31/2025.
• Certified food manager certificated not posted in conspicuous location.

Mi Tierra Taqueria at 5217 98th Street, Suite 900
Score: 80
Violations: 24

• Two pans of cooked barbacoa prepared 4/28 are at 44°F and 43°F. Pans were placed in the walk in cooler on 4/28 to cool.
• A bowl of raw shell eggs stored on prep table at a temperature of 61°F. Eggs have been out of refrigeration for less than 4 hours.
• Raw whole muscle beef stored above whole limes in walk in cooler.
• A container of raw cracked and pooled shell eggs stored above whole lemons in walk in cooler.
• Sanitizer bucket with lactic acid sanitizer has 0ppm sanitizer in and sanitizer solution.
• A container of diced prepared on sited RTE/TCS radishes in reach in cooler has no date marking. PIC stated the radishes were prepared 4/26.
• A container of opened commercially prepared RTE/TCS milk stored in walk in cooler has no date marking. PIC stated the milk was opened 4/28.
• A container of cut prepared on sited RTE/TCS onions in reach in cooler has no date marking. PIC stated the onions were prepared 4/28.
• A container of sliced prepared on site RTE/TCS radishes in reach in cooler has not date marking. PIC stated the radishes were prepared 4/28.
• A container of cut prepared on site RTE/TCS cabbage in reach in cooler has no date marking. PIC stated the cabbage was prepared 4/26.
• Sticky fly tape strips are installed above the dry storage area over the bulk rice, sugar, salt, beans and above dry goods stored on shelves.
• A box of whole lemons stored on floor of walk in cooler.
• A box of whole limes stored on floor of walk in cooler.
• A box of whole bell peppers stored on floor of walk in cooler.
• A box of whole cabbage stored on floor of walk in cooler.
• Two whole raw briskets stored on shelf in ware wash area to thaw at room temperature. The brisket surface temperatures are 50°F and 60°F. PIC stated the briskets have been out of cooling for less than 4 hours.
• Cups at drink station are wet stacked.
• Handle of in-use scoop stored in bulk sugar between-use in contact with the sugar in dry storage area.
• A container with yellow liquid stored in walk in cooler not identified with common name of the food.
• Two employee personal drinks stored on shelf above prep table.
• Employee personal drink stored on prep table.
• Employee personal food stored above facility RTE chili rellenos.
• Employee personal drink stored on ice machine.
• Employee personal drink and glasses stored on prep table at drink station.

The Catch at 5111 82nd Street
Score: 83
Violations: 16

• Ware wash machine dispensing 0ppm chlorine solution. PIC replaced empty sanitizer bottle. Ware wash machine then dispensed at chlorine solution less than 50ppm.
• Clean service wares stored on shelving by 3-compartment sink with food residue on food-contact surfaces of wares.
• Employee performed 7 second hand wash.
• Spray bottle with clear liquid stored on chemical storage shelf not identified with common name of the material.
• No testing devices for lactic acid sanitizer.
• No testing devices for chlorine sanitizer.
• A spatula with melted handle and plastic containers lids with melted spots by ware wash machine.
• Clean service wares on shelf by 3-compartment sink wet stacked.
• An in-use scoop stored in bulk container of flour between-uses with handle in contact with flour.
• An in-use scoop stored in bulk container of corn mill between-uses with handle in contact with corn mill.
• Seal around mop sink is separated.
• Bulk container of red granular powder not identified with common name of the food.
• Accumulation of debris on the nonfood-contact surface on the side of the fryer on the cook line.
• Accumulation of debris on the top nonfood-contact surface of ware wash machine.
• Employee personal food and drink stored above facility tempura in walk in cooler.
• Missing pieces of cove base by service sink, ware wash and kitchen.

Ajuua’s Mexican Grill and Cantina at 4930 S Loop 289, Suite 250
Score: 83
Violations: 11

• Eggs and raw bacon were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Raw beef, stored in a resealable plastic bag, was in the same drawer as cooked beef, also stored in resealable plastic bags. Drawer below contained ready-to-eat vegetables. No contamination was observed.
• Knives stored on knife rack were visibly soiled.
• Various containers of prepare on site foods, including cooked chicken and cooked beef were not labeled with the date of preparation.
• Containers of foods that are not time/temperature controlled were stored uncovered on top of a cooler.
• Two chipped knives and three melted scoops were damaged and not in good repair.
• Ice bucket was not covered or inverted in storage.
• Spoon stored in container of vegetable oil spread had its handle in the product.
• Single-use polystyrene cup was used as continuous container for sugar water.
• Various personal items were stored on prep tables above food storage.
• Mechanical dishwasher chlorine solution measured at 0ppm. Wares in dishwasher were not sanitized.
• Two hand sinks and the mop sink are leaking.

Ponto Gaucho at 5107 82nd Street
Score: 86
Violations: 10

• Two rotten tomatos stored with other ready to use tomatoes in walk in cooler.
• Molded lemon stored with other ready to use lemons in walk in cooler.
• Raw whole muscle pork stored over raw whole muscle beef. No cross contamination observed.
• Small ware wash machine dispensing a chlorine sanitizer solution at a concentration above 100ppm chlorine.
• Cut RTE/TCS pineapple prepared on site stored in walk in cooler with no date marking.
• Cut RTE/TCS apples prepared on site stored in walk in cooler with no date marking.
• Cooked RTE/TCS potatoes prepared on site stored in walk in cooler with no date marking.
• Clean wares stored in dry storage wet stacked. Chlorine residue present in moisture on wares.
• A container with white and black granular material stored in a container without the common name of the food.
• The changing stations in each of the restrooms had an accumulation of debris.

Jimmy John’s at 11435 Quaker Avenue
Score: 89
Violations: 8

• Accumulation of residue on nozzles of soda machines.
• Container of dish detergent stored above clean wares draining board of three-compartment sink.
• Container of all-purpose cleaner stored above ice scoop and plastic container located on storage rack across from ice machine.
• Accumulation of residue on soda machine cup holder that is used to store single-use cups and lids.
• Personal lidded drink stored on prep table above sandwich wrapping paper.
• Personal sunglasses stored on food scale located on storage rack across from ice machine.
• Certified food manager certificate not available upon request.
• Certified food manager certificate not posted in a conspicuous location that is available to consumers.

Salt by Angie - At The Kress at 1109 Broadway Street
Score: 89
Violations: 9

• Containers of butane stored on shelf directly above disposable paper towels.
• Container of hand sanitizer stored on top of ice machine.
• Containers of prepared on-site cut potatoes in water stored in reach-in cooler without a date mark. PIC stated cut potatoes had been prepared today.
• Container of prepared on-site pine nut sauce mixture stored in reach-in cooler without a date mark. PIC stated pine nut sauce mixture was prepared today.
• Chlorine sanitizing solution testing devices unavailable for dish machine at bar.
• Sanitizer solution bucket stored directly on floor beside prep table.
• Three reach-in coolers had torn gaskets.
• Single-use plastic cup stored in bulk bin of sugar, in dry storage area.
• Employee personal jacket stored on top of closed box of lemons.

Top Performers:

McDonald’s at 102 N University Avenue
Score: 100

Pizza Hut/Wingstreet at 1910 Quaker Avenue, Suite 103
Score: 100

Five Guys Burger and Fries at 4410 19th Street, Suite 100
Score: 97

The Rolling Cones at 3006 34th Street
Score: 97

Miss Ann’s Classic Diner at 3218 34th Street
Score: 97

IHOP at 1627 University Avenue
Score: 95

McDonald’s at 8011 Slide Road
Score: 95

River Smith’s at 406 Avenue Q
Score: 94

All About Cha at 2910 W Loop 289, Suite 545
Score: 94

Freddy’s Frozen Custard at 7732 Milwaukee Avenue
Score: 92

Poliberto’s Taco Shop #3 at 5052 Frankford Avenue
Score: 90

Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen at 7611 Milwaukee Avenue
Score: 90

View the full list of the City of Lubbock food inspection results here.