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5 days ago
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Dirty bathrooms, evidence of insects, rodents: San Angelo weekly restaurant inspections
The San Angelo/Tom Green County Health Department regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and school and daycare establishments inspected the week of July 6-12 are listed below. The Standard-Times obtained the information through an open records request. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Environmental Health Division inspectors fill out one page of these reports. Other Texas health divisions, such as in Taylor and Wichita counties, fill out multiple pages with details, providing more information the public can obtain about local establishments that handle food. Any issues, comments or corrections are verbalized to local restaurants, according to Sandra Villarreal, the San Angelo-based health services director. All food establishments are inspected in accordance with the Texas Food Establishment Rules as adopted by the city of San Angelo. Perfect scores Angelo Ale House, 1529 W. Ave. N Burger King, 102 N. Abe St. Campus Donuts and Kolaches, 3119 Knickerbocker Road Casa Jalisco (restaurant), 3035 Knickerbocker Road Cielo's Mexican (restaurant and bar), 4132 Sunset Drive Dairy Queen, 3006 Knickerbocker Road Diego's Burritos, 3102 Knickerbocker Road El Bazar, 1634 S. Chadbourne St. Eurest at Ethicon (cafeteria, grill), 3348 Pulliam St. Fuentes Cafe Downtown (bar), 101 S. Chadbourne Golden Corral (bakery, kitchen, salad bar), 4387 W. Houston Harte Expressway Hampton Inn, 2959 W. Loop 306 Helen's Bistro & Bakery, 33 W. Beauregard Ave. Julio's Burritos, 3334 Knickerbocker Road Kent Kwik, 4575 Knickerbocker Road Local Stop No. 2, 4798 Knickerbocker Road Marquez Bakery, 2101 Ben Ficklin Road Masa Sushi (restaurant and bar), 4545 Sherwood Way Olive Garden (kitchen, bar), 4399 W. Houston Harte Expressway Original Henry's (bar), 3015 Sherwood Way Outback Steakhouse (bar), 4505 Sherwood Way Rusas Mexico, 2007 Sherwood Way 7-Eleven, 935 Knickerbocker Road Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 3129 Knickerbocker Road Whataburger, 4646 Knickerbocker Road High to moderate scores Casa Jalisco (bar), 3035 Knickerbocker Road: 98 Corner Stop, 2021 Ben Ficklin Road: 98 Corner Stop, 1302 N. Chadbourne St.: 90 Di Roma, 3029 Sherwood Way: 98 El Paisano, 1406 S. Chadbourne St.: 96 El Paisano No. 2, 146 S. Bell St.: 93 Fuentes Cafe Downtown, 101 S. Chadbourne St.: 97 Iliana's Burrito Place, 319 W. 14th St.: 95 Joe's Taqueria, 1616 S. Chadbourne St.: 96 Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1402 N. Bryant Blvd: 97 Lifted Smoke and Vape, 2502 N. Chadbourne St.: 97 Los Magueyes No. 2, 1909 Ben Ficklin Road: 92 Los Panchitos/Paseo, 34 E. Avenue D: 98 Los Panchitos/Paseo (bar), 34 E. Avenue D: 99 Marble Slab Creamery, 4552 Sherwood Way: 92 McAlister's Deli, 2952 N. Bryant Blvd: 96 McAlister's Deli, 4525 Sherwood Way: 96 McDonald's, 520 N. Bryant Blvd: 99 Nachos, 2502 W. Loop 306: 97 Original Henry's, 3015 Sherwood Way: 97 Outback Steakhouse, 4505 Sherwood Way: 99 Outlaws Tex-Mex Grill, 837 Knickerbocker Road: 91 Pinshis Tacos El Flako, 2104 N. Chadbourne St.: 94 Pizza Hut, 502 W. 15th St.: 98 Santa Fe Crossing Senior Center, 702 S. Chadbourne St.: 98 Senor Changs, 1822 N. Chadbourne St.: 95 Sonic, 2920 N. Bryant Blvd: 99 7-Eleven, 3002 Knickerbocker Road: 98 7-Eleven, 802 E. 19th St.: 98 Subway, 3016 Knickerbocker Road: 98 Taco Bell, 1901 N. Bryant Blvd: 98 Tinseltown, 4425 Sherwood Way: 97 Twisted Root Burger Co., 333 S. Chadbourne St.: 93 Twisted Root Burger Co. (bar), 333 S. Chadbourne St.: 98 Low scores and why IHOP, 4302 S. College Hills Blvd.: 89 Out of compliance: Food not stored in safe condition, cooler leaking in product Dirty prep doors Evidence of insect, rodent contamination No adequate ventilation Nonfood contact surfaces not clean KFC, 1801 S. Bryant Blvd.: 87 Out of compliance: Food not in safe condition, condensation on products Food not stored 6 inches off floor Food permit not posted No certified food manager present No thermal test strips Physical facilities and toilet facilities not clean No adequate ventilation Panchitas Tortilla Factory, 2504 N. Chadbourne St.: 86 Out of compliance: Food not stored in safe condition No certified food manager present No thermal test strips No adequate ventilation Nonfood contact surfaces not clean Physical facilities and toilet facilities not clean For more information on Environmental Health's services or to file a complaint against a food establishment or report another public health nuisance, call 325-657-4493. June 29-July 5 Toxic substances not identified: San Angelo weekly restaurant inspections June 22-28 Insect/rodent contamination: San Angelo weekly restaurant inspections This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: See how San Angelo eateries did in latest restaurant inspections Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Kentucky restaurant sued and accused of starting ‘beaver fever' outbreak that has sickened 23
A Kentucky restaurant is being sued by a woman who became sick with 'beaver fever' after consuming their food — in a mass infection that has left at least 23 people ill. The woman fell ill with diarrhea and abdominal pain, and was later diagnosed with Giardia, an intestinal illness commonly referred to as 'beaver fever.' Soon after the woman became sick, health officials in Hopkins County announced there was a rise in Giardia cases, with 23 confirmed cases, WSMV reported. On July 11, the Hopkins County Department of Health confirmed that the restaurant where the woman became sick was the source of the outbreak. The restaurant, El Tapatio Mexican Cantina in Madisonville, had not been keeping its food at a safe temperature, according to the lawsuit. 'During an inspection at El Tapatio, environmentalists noted that the walk-in refrigerator had temperatures outside of the recommended range. The food in this refrigerator will be disposed of and the restaurant will be closed for maintenance,' county health officials said. The restaurant is cooperating with the health department's investigation, according to the statement. Giardia is a tiny parasite that causes diarrhea and can spread easily from one person to another through food, water, surfaces or objects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can include nausea, diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramping or stomach pain, severe gas, bloating and dehydration, the lawsuit claims. It is also known as 'beaver fever' and was noted that beavers in water could carry the parasite that leads to Giardia. Symptoms typically begin one to two weeks after becoming infected, with Giardia lasting anywhere from two to six weeks, according to the CDC. The lawsuit also claims Giardia infections can be fatal, and those with compromised immune systems are more likely to suffer a severe reaction and more long-term complications. The woman filed the lawsuit for strict product liability, breach of warranty and negligence, according to the report.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Years-long tuberculosis outbreaks in 2 Nunavut communities are finally over
Nunavut's health department has officially declared an end to tuberculosis outbreaks in Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet. Both communities have been dealing with the outbreak for years. For Pangnirtung, whose outbreak was first declared on Nov. 25, 2021, 47 active cases and 225 latent cases were detected during the course of the outbreak. For Pond Inlet, whose outbreak was first declared on March 17, 2023, 13 active and 117 latent cases were detected. On Wednesday, the health department issued public health advisories about the outbreaks ending. It said all cases and contacts "have been assessed and treated as needed, and the risk of transmission is now low." It said tuberculosis is still present in Nunavut and encouraged community members to keep an eye out for symptoms in the future.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Climate
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Several Westchester beaches closed after heavy rainfall causes bacterial contamination
The Westchester County Health Department has preemptively closed several beaches Wednesday, July 2, after heavy rainfall Tuesday evening may have caused bacteria contamination in the water. The health department said 0.72 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours may have caused bacterial contamination in the swimming water due to road runoff into drainage outfalls near the following locations: Hudson Park Beach Davenport Beach Club Greentree Country Club Surf Club on the Sound Harbor Island Park Beach Point Club Orienta Beach Club Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club Coveleigh Club The health department says these beaches can reopen Thursday, July 3, if bacteria levels meet health code standards. The source for an increase in bacteria is not always clear, but potential causes include: Stormwater runoff Land use within the watershed Naturally occurring bacteria in sand or soil Heavy rainfall or environmental changes like strong winds or high waves Summer 2025: Have fun, stay safe this season. Check out guide to summer safety Freshwater samples: Tested for E. coli: A result of 235 colonies/100 mL or higher exceeds the state standard Ocean samples: Tested for enterococci: A result of 104 colonies/100 mL or higher exceeds the state standard Contributing: USA TODAY New York Connect Team's Victoria E. Freile This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Westchester NY closes several beaches due to possible bacteria
Washington Post
26-06-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
New Mexico announces measles outbreak in a county detention facility
Five people who are incarcerated at a New Mexico county detention facility have measles, the state health department said Thursday. The Luna County Detention Center, located in the southwest New Mexico city of Deming, houses about 400 incarcerated people and has 100 staff members. State health officials say they are determining the vaccination status of people being held at the facility and are providing testing kits and equipment.
