Restaurant Report - Nacogdoches

NACOGDOCHES, TX (KTRE) - Kwik Stop at 1115 South University Drive: 21 demerits for damaged floor areas, hot hold temperatures not at minimum of 135 degrees, anti-siphon valve needed for outside hose, test strips needed, four-hour date marking chart needed, ice scoop not store properly, paper towels and soap needed at hand wash sink, and accurate and visible thermometers not provided for all cooks, coolers, and warmers. Note: The establishment was temporarily closed for five hours because of improper hot water temperature.

La Braza at 3714 South Street: 18 demerits for cold hold not at minimum temperature of 41 degrees, hot hold not at minimum temperature of 135 degrees, foods not kept covered, anti-siphon valve needed for outside hose, one canned food product needed to be discarded, old rubbish behind dumpster, vents and equipment not kept clean, toilet paper needed in one bathroom, and water-damaged ceiling tiles.

Baymont Seafood at 709 North University: 18 demerits for cold hold not at minimum temperature of 41 degrees, visible and accurate thermometers not provided for all coolers and freezers, water-damaged ceiling tiles, equipment not kept wiped down, clean, and sanitary, foods not kept covered, improper storage of items in ice maker, anti-siphon valve needed for outside hose, use-by dates needed.

Depot Chevron at 428 West Main: 12 demerits for all hot hold temperatures not at minimum of 135 degrees, spray bottled needed to be re-labeled, scattered trash near dumpster, hand wash sink not kept empty, access to hand wash sink impeded, missing or water-damaged ceiling tiles, and accurate and visible thermometers not provided at all coolers and freezers.

Kity’s Fuente de Sodas at Flea Market Fabulous Nac Trade Days: 7 demerits for foods not kept covered in coolers, accurate and visible thermometers not provided for all coolers and freezers, and hand wash sink not kept empty.

Adeel’s No. 6 Convenience Store at 5000 East Main: 7 demerits for use-by dates needed, several dairy products needed to be discarded, water-damaged ceiling tiles, and 2019 health permit in need of renewal.

Donut Palace at 1511 North University: 5 demerits for food not kept covered in coolers, food not stored properly, employee drinks in food prep area, and several dairy products needed to be discarded.

Tacos Y Elotes at Flea Market Fabulous at Nac Trade Days: 5 demerits for test strips needed and hand wash sink not kept empty.

1st City Café at 200 North Fredonia: 5 demerits for one dairy product needed to be discarded, use-by dates needed, and one spatula needed to be discarded because it wasn’t smooth and easily cleanable.

Say Cheese Food Truck at ETech parking lot: 3 demerits for test strips needed.

Burger King at 3819 South Street: 2 demerits for two utensils needed to be discarded because they weren’t smooth and easily cleanable and wall area near walk-in cooler needed to be repaired.

Taco Mex at Flea Market Fabulous Nac Trade Days: 2 demerits for onions not stored properly.

Bear Country Lemon Tree at Flea Market Fabulous Nac Trade Days: 2 demerits for accurate and visible thermometers not provided for all freezers and coolers.

The Republic of Texas Steakhouse at 200 North Fredonia: 0 demerits.

Kelly’s Corner Concessions at Flea Market Fabulous Nac Trade Days: 0 demerits.