The Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Jackson County.
In the inspection reports, each violation in the Priority items 1-20 is 3 demerits; Priority Foundation items 21-33 are 2 demerits; and Core items are 1 demerit.
Zero is a perfect score, while 100 demerits is the worst possible score.
Food service inspections for the week ending January 15: • Handi Kwik Food Mart, 805 N. Wells.
Demerits: 32. Expired food products, cover food in freezer, need health book, no CFM, need bodily fluid kit, need food handlers certificate, date label, need test strips, expired food permit, seal wood walk in, store food items six inches off floor, store single-service articles 6” off floor, standing water in back storage room, need signage in restroom, need first aid kit, last inspection.
• Ganado Express, 1006 S. Third St., Ganado.
Demerits: 26. Expired food products, do not use towels to store/cover food, need health book, no CFM, need bodily fluid kit, need food handlers, deli products need use by date, date label, need test strips, repair table top doors, need scoop with handle, last inspection not posted.
• Pinto Bean Restaurant, 700 W. Main, Edna.
Demerits: 13. Time and temp log needed for food items left out for cooling, dishwasher not reaching 120 degrees, do not use cardboard underneath rubber mats, handles need to be stored up out of food, clean wire racks, fix ceiling tile.
• El Toro Steakhouse and Bar, 79 PR 3190, Demerits: 9. Cover all food containers, no OTC bug spray, do not pour ice in hand wash sink, do not store clean utensils under towel dispenser.
• Inez Store/Smitty’s, 9FM 444 S, Inez. Demerits: 9. Ice bags need proper labeling, boxes under condensation need moved, need current water sample, drape up spray nozzle at three compartment sink, mop sink not connected, store products 6” off floor.
• Dairy Queen, 1202 E.
HW 59, Ganado. Demerits: 7. not washing hands before food prep, food permit expired, no water at hand wash sink.
• The Morales Store, 10191 N. Hwy 111, Edna.
Demerits: 7. Need new water sample, CFM needs to be present while operating, Expired food handlers certificate.
• Ganado Nursing and Rehab Center, 107 E, Rogers, Ganado. Demerits: 5. No CFM on duty, hot water at hand sink not in compliance.
Establishments with 3 Demerits:
• Dairy Queen, 210 E.
Houston HWY 590, Edna.
• B.E.A.R.D.S. Coffee, 601 W. Main.
• Edna Donuts, 515 N. Wells, Edna.
Establishments with 2 Demerits: • 3 Potrillos Mexican Restaurant, 114 E. Main, Edna.
• South Brook Manor, 1401 W. Main, Edna.
• Taqueria Las Fuentes, 9345 FM 1593, Lolita.
• Vallet Packing House LLC., 3035 FM 822, Edna.
• Cobra Corner Store Inc., 5895 FM 616, Vanderbilt.
• AJ’s, 508 E. Main St., Edna.
Establishments with 1 Demerit: • Fishville Trading Post, 769 CR 477, Cape Carancahua.
• HEB #351, 301 N. Wells, Edna.
Establishments with 0 Demerits: • Industrial Elementary West, 599 FM 444 S., Inez
• Ganado Independent School District Cafeteria,
510 W. Rogers, Ganado
• Brookshire Brothers # 76, 305 W. York, Ganado • Bar B Q To Go, 107 West York Street, Ganado
• Edna Junior High, 505 W. Gayle, Edna
• Edna High School, 1303 W. Gayle, Edna
• Edna Elementary, 400 Apollo Drive, Edna • Amazing Grace Learning Center & Infant Care,
202 E. Main, Edna
• All Star Day Care & Pre-School, Vanderbilt
• Mr. Taco, Mobile Unit
• Texana Raceway Park, 258 County Rd 410
• Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill, 119 E. Main, Edna
• Ganado Donuts, 1303 SHW 172, Ganado
• Whataburger, 112 E.
Houston HWY, Edna
• Sonic Drive In, 920 W.
Main, Edna • Lolita Methodist Church, 94 College, Lolita
• Bundick Brothers Beef, LLC. 2405 CR 446, Ganado
• Burger King, 802 E.
York, Ganado
• J&J Drive In, 602 S.
Third, Ganado • Industrial Elementary East, 511 Fifth St., Vanderbilt
• Industrial High School, 511 Fifth St., Vanderbilt • Industrial Junior High, #3 Fifth St., Vanderbilt
• TA dba Travel Centers of America, 802 E. York St., Ganado • Shiloh Baptist Church-Brackenridge, 284 Brackenridge parkway, Edna
• Love’s Travel Stop Subway, 1509 E. Rose, Edna
• Love’s Travel Stop # 297, 1509 E. Rose, Edna
• Edna Little League (MEC location), 284 Brackenridge Parkway, Edna • Jacob’s Animal Health Supplies, Mobile Unit
• Stripes 40882H, 905 W. Main, Edna
• Taste of Time, Mobile Unit
• Lele’s, 206 N. Third St., Ganado
Violation Follow up: • Handi Kwik Food Mart, (follow up) 805 N. Wells. Demerits: 0.
• Inez Store/Smitty’s, 9FM 444 S, Inez. Demerits: 0.
