Restaurant Roundup: November 6

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Whenever you go out to eat, knowing which kitchen is clean and what food is safe can mean the difference between a second helping or sending something back.

These scores are meant to help inform Memphis and Shelby County residents about what places pass and which ones need to clean up.

The Tennessee Department of Health posts scores regularly and updates them frequently. Click the link to learn more.

Previous editions: Oct. 30 | Oct. 23 | Oct. 16

Top Scores

• Los Parceros Food Truck (Mobile Unit) | 2870 S Perkins Rd. Suite 105 Memphis, TN 38118
• Stuck on a Stick and More LLC (Mobile Unit) | 1830 S Barksdale St. Memphis, TN 38114
• Taqueria Ricos LLC (Mobile Unit) | 7614 Dexter Manor Dr. Cordova, TN 38016
• Uncle Dandy’s (Hot Dog Cart) | 2063 N Cabana Cir #3 Memphis, TN 38107
• Yeah This It | 4432 Castle Heights Dr. Memphis, TN 38141

Improvements

• Avaline River Oaks - 80 to 92
• Café 143 – 68 to 93
• The Lobbyist – 72 to 97
• RAB Memphis LLC dba TJ Mulligan’s Kirby - 72 to 93
• Red Koi Express Japanese Cuisine - 80 to 94
• Straight Drop Seafood – 72 to 87
• Yellow Rose – 75 to 89
• Yellow Rose (Bar) - 83 to 95

Low Scores

El Toro Loco Mexican Bar & Grill – 75 | 2617 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38112

• Two plates containing partially consumed food in the food prep area
• • Eating is not allowed in the food prep area
• Container of raw shrimp stored on the floor under the prep table
• Foods meant for cold holding reading at 41 °F
• Grill cooler temperature reading at 56 °F
• Improper thawing of steak and shrimp
• Roach observed crawling on the wall by the prep table
• Large opening observed at the back door
• Uncovered foods observed inside the walk-in cooler
• Uncovered food containers observed inside cooler
• Repurposed bottle top being used as a scooper in fajita seasoning
• Microwave is very worn and needs to be replaced
• Dry seasonings being stored in non-food-grade containers
• Broken gasket observed on the walk-in freezer
• Dust buildup present on vents
• Light shield missing inside dry storage area
• Missing light shield and two light bulbs in the hallway leading to dry storage area
• Current permit is expired

Inspector’s note: Establishment has 48 hours to pay for expired food and bar permit. Trashed 15 lbs. of raw shrimp.

Bangkok Alley – 64 | 2150 W Poplar Ave. Collierville, TN 38017

• Person in charge demonstrated knowledge by correctly answering questions regarding principles applicable to food operations
• Manager in charge was not aware of employee illness policy
• Roaches observed crawling inside cucumbers, fish, eggs, mushrooms, and other toppings located inside prep cooler
• • All food was discarded where bugs were in direct contact
• Cutting boards have excessive deep grooves
• Previously cooked noodles stored on prep counters reading 68 °F
• Chicken that was delivered in the morning was still sitting out at room temperature, left to thaw
• No probe thermometers in house
• Live insects observed crawling on food
• Multiple bags of onions and rice stored on the ground
• Wiping cloths stored improperly
• Red bins holding seasoning have excessive food buildup
• Interior of coolers has food splatter
• Racks have extreme dust accumulation
• Exterior of equipment needs to be deep cleaned due to splatter and spills
• Back door has multiple food boxes stored on the ground
• Ceiling tile over the prep area is black and has black dust buildup
• Dead roaches found on the walls
• Brown buildup observed on the walls and floors

Inspector’s note: Establishment must remain closed until all items listed on the inspection report have been corrected. Pest control must stop by with a thorough report indicating what services and procedures were implemented.

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