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 38118Stuck on a Stick and More LLC (Mobile Unit) | 1830 S Barksdale St. Memphis, TN 38114Taqueria Ricos LLC (Mobile Unit) | 7614 Dexter Manor Dr. Cordova, TN 38016Uncle Dandy’s (Hot Dog Cart) | 2063 N Cabana Cir #3 Memphis, TN 38107Yeah This It | 4432 Castle Heights Dr. Memphis, TN 38141Improvements 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 areaEating is not allowed in the food prep areaContainer of raw shrimp stored on the floor under the prep tableFoods meant for cold holding reading at 41 °FGrill cooler temperature reading at 56 °FImproper thawing of steak and shrimp Roach observed crawling on the wall by the prep tableLarge opening observed at the back doorUncovered foods observed inside the walk-in coolerUncovered food containers observed inside coolerRepurposed bottle top being used as a scooper in fajita seasoningMicrowave is very worn and needs to be replacedDry seasonings being stored in non-food-grade containersBroken gasket observed on the walk-in freezerDust buildup present on ventsLight shield missing inside dry storage areaMissing light shield and two light bulbs in the hallway leading to dry storage areaCurrent 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 operationsManager in charge was not aware of employee illness policyRoaches observed crawling inside cucumbers, fish, eggs, mushrooms, and other toppings located inside prep coolerAll food was discarded where bugs were in direct contactCutting boards have excessive deep groovesPreviously cooked noodles stored on prep counters reading 68 °FChicken that was delivered in the morning was still sitting out at room temperature, left to thawNo probe thermometers in houseLive insects observed crawling on foodMultiple bags of onions and rice stored on the groundWiping cloths stored improperlyRed bins holding seasoning have excessive food buildupInterior of coolers has food splatterRacks have extreme dust accumulationExterior of equipment needs to be deep cleaned due to splatter and spillsBack door has multiple food boxes stored on the groundCeiling tile over the prep area is black and has black dust buildupDead roaches found on the wallsBrown 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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