The latest health inspections from the Laredo Health Department reveals which restaurants in the city had violations and what their scores were marked down for.

The latest health inspections from the Laredo Health Department show which restaurants in the city have violations. Common violations include temperature logs not being updated, employees not completing proper training and equipment not being stored properly. Past inspections have revealed more unusual violations, though, such as a paint brushes being used to butter bread and a cook wearing “crocs” shoes in a restaurant. 

All restaurants inspected between the beginning of June and the first week of July passed their inspections, the health department documents show. Here are all the health inspections in Laredo in that timeframe. This list only includes full-service restaurants and does not include stores with “limited preparation” or establishments selling only pre-packaged food items. 

All Season Meat Market 101 Floral Blvd. Score: 98/100 Inspector’s notes: No visible thermometers in freezers or coolers.

Sushi Madre 401 W. Saunders St.  Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated daily. Knives not properly stored.

Narvaez Beef 219 U.S. Hwy. 83 Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: New owner and manager did present evidence of certified food handler training. Expired items not properly dated. 

Pronto’s 119 W. Lyon St. Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: Observed multiple expired food items and medication on shelves. Missing and damaged ceiling tiles were observed.

Los Jacales 620 Guadalupe St. Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: No labels on items in the cooler or freezer. Obstructed handwashing station. 

Lily’s Food Stand 101 W. Lyon St. Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: Ceiling tiles need to be replaced/repaired.

Los Perez Meat Market 601 Park St., Ste. B Score: 98/100 Inspector’s notes: Damaged ceiling tiles need to be replaced. The back room had an accumulation of clutter. 

Palenque Grill 4615 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: One employee wearing earrings. 

Taco Mais 3510 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: A hand washing station needs to be installed in the bathroom. 

La Tienda del Sur 666 Prada Machin Dr., Ste. 14 Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: Toxic substances not properly stored. Employees were drinking inside the food prep area. 

Danny’s  4402 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: Food not properly labeled in the cooler. Ceiling in need of repair in the food preparation area. 

Mex-Mart 401 E. Saunders St. Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: Walk-in cooler needs a new gasket.

Carnes Asadas Las Palmas 902 E. Saunders St. Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: The establishment does not have an employee on duty that is the designated "person in charge.” Light under the hood in the food prep area needs to be covered properly.

Campeche Taqueria and Snacks 10122 FM 1472, Ste. 2 Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Food is not stored six inches above the floor. Food not covered properly and labeled in the cooler. 

Burger King 1402 Saunders St. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Grease trap needs to be serviced every three months. The establishment does not have an employee on duty that is the designated "person in charge.” 

McDonald’s 2615 N.E. Bob Bullock Loop Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: Roaches found inside of the restaurant. 

Tortas de la Barda Titos 2918 Santa Ursula Ave., Ste. C Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: The restaurant does not have a certified food manager. Wiping cloths are not stored in the proper sanitizing solution. 

Don Vincente Restaurant 2601 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: Trash is not kept in a covered container. 

Remolino’s Snack and Grill 1001 Bristol Rd. Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: Food is not being stored six inches above the floor. Trash is not being kept in a container with a lid. 

Church’s 2201 E. Saunders St. Score: 98/100 Inspector’s notes: The door to the walk-in cooler is missing a section of the handle. Air vents in the food prep area had an accumulation of dirt.

Stars 1820 Guadalupe St. Score: 98/100 Inspector’s notes: Air vents need maintenance. Roof tiles need to be replaced. 

Las Fresitas Snacks and Lunch Stand 2201 Baltimore St. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Food not being stored six inches above the floor. The restaurant does not have a certified food manager. 

Taco Palenque  4515 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: The ceiling in the dining area needs to be replaced. The top of the kitchen hood needs to be repaired. 

Taco Palenque Jr. Bar 5726 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: Trash cans need to be covered at all times. 

Zapata Snacks 2400 Guadalupe St. Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: No thermometers were being used in the coolers. Cloth wipes were not properly stored in a sanitizing solution. 

Katsumi Ramen Haus 1003 E. Saunders St. Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: The establishment does not have an employee on duty that is the designated "person in charge.” Handwashing station not equipped with antibacterial hand soap. 

Taco Bell 2306 E. Saunders St. Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: The tea machine is damaged and needs to be replaced.

Firehouse Subs 2402 Bob Bullock Loop, Unit 6 Score: 99/100 Inspector’s notes: An outlet in the food prep area is missing a cover. 

Subway 2117 E. Saunders St. Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: The establishment does not have an employee on duty that is the designated "person in charge.” An employee was not wearing an approved uniform. 

Sal y Limon 1705 E. Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 111 Score: 92/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs/records for cold holding units not recorded/updated. Employees do not have proof of food handler certificates available. Thermometer not working properly. Pest control service/treatment pending.

Taqueria Tacontento 1719 Arkansas Ave. Score: 90/100 Inspector’s notes: Beef stored on the top shelf of cooler. No temperature logs. No labels on refrigerated items. Drinking and eating in the food prep area. The door opens with little resistance to the wind. Need to thaw items under running water.

Licona’s Restaurant 2520 Santa Maria Ave Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: Garbage not kept in a covered container. The floor in the food preparation area needs to be fixed. The floor in the men's restroom needs to be fixed.

El Sazon Restaurant 119 N. U.S. Hwy. 83 Score: 94/100 Inspector’s notes: No date marking and labels on refrigerated items. Designated handwashing station inaccessible due to dishware and utensils obstructing access. The air vent needs maintenance. Improper storage for spatula. 

Orlando’s Snacks 3101 Blaine St., Ste. B Score: 91/100 Inspector’s notes: No temperature logs on coolers. No labels on refrigerated items. The ice scoop was in the ice machine instead of the designated space. The handwashing station is not accessible.

Kika’s Restaurant 3101 Blaine St. Score: 91/100 Inspector’s notes: No temperature logs. No labels on refrigerated items. No thermometers. Wipes in the sink instead of the designated sanitation container. Thawing is done outside proper procedures. Using wood utensils.  

Genesis Leal 3220 San Bernardo Ave., Ste. C Score: 92/100 Inspector’s notes: The establishment does not have a certified food manager. Temperature logs are not being updated daily. Food not covered properly and labeled in the cooler. Cockroaches were observed coming out of a cold room that is not used. Ice machine was covered in dirt. Ice scoop was inside the ice-making machine.

Ringo’s BBQ and Burgers 5102 State Hwy. 359, Ste. 800 Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: No temperature logs on coolers nor freezers. The handwashing station was obstructed and was out of liquid hand soap. No lighting on the grill.

Paulita’s Restaurant 4220 Loop 20 Score: 86/100 Inspector’s notes: The refrigerator marked a temperature of 40 degrees due to overstocking of the refrigerator. Containers of food without lid. No dates on refrigerated food items. No thermometers in the cooler or the freezer. No sanitizer container for cloth wipes. Some buckets containing food items are not stored six inches above the floor. Knives not stored properly. Bulk food not labeled.

Subway 3402 San Bernardo Ave., Ste. 1 Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: Employees wearing earrings. AC vents need to be cleaned. Garbage not kept in a covered container.

Jack in the Box 5002 Saunders St. Score: 93/100 Inspector’s notes: The establishment does not have an employee on duty that is the designated person in charge. No evidence of all employees completing an accredited food handlers training course. Cell phone left in the food preparation area. Equipment in the food preparation area is leaking. Plastic shields in the walk-in cooler have to be replaced/repaired.

El Pollo Feliz 2601 Market St.  Score: 89/100 Inspector’s notes: Improper cooling method of hot items. No date labels on refrigerated items. No thermometers in the cooler or the freezer. Bulk containers with soup had no lids. Improper thawing procedures for chicken. No labels on bulk items. Excessive grease on roof tiles. 

Raspas Iglu 2719 Mier St. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: No temperature logs. The restaurant is not properly dating products. The restaurant has wooden utensils that are not in use but should be replaced.

La Cocina Perfecta 3302 Santa Maria Ave. Score: 94/100 Inspector’s notes: One employee did not show evidence of completing an accredited food handler’s training. Food not properly labeled in the refrigerator. Knives scattered around the restaurant. Back door is not in good repair. 

Restaurant Blanquita 3719 Santa Maria Ave.  Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated daily. One employee was wearing earrings. The door for the men’s bathroom is damaged and needs to be replaced. 

550 Pizzeria  2101 Shiloh Dr.  Score: 92/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated daily. 

Las Flores  2520 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 94/100 Inspector’s notes: Food not properly stored in the cooler. Food not properly labeled in the cooler. Stove hoods need light bulbs replaced.

Dairy Queen 1701 Guadalupe St. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Chocolate and caramel dispensers not cleaned between uses. Fountain drink dispenser needed cleaning. Damaged roof tile needs replacement. 

Subway 9320 FM 1472, Ste. 1 Score: 88/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated properly. The food establishment does not have a certified food manager. No evidence of multiple employees completing an accredited food handler training course. Food not stored and covered properly in the cooler. The handwashing sink is being blocked by food. Observed food handle's not wearing appropriate hair net or cap.

Glass Kitchen 302 Corpus Christi St. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: No labels on refrigerated items. Wiping cloths are improperly stored. The ventilation area above the kitchen needs cleaning. Dust in the fountain drink station in the kitchen. Roof tiles need to be replaced. 

Burger King 1419 Guadalupe St. Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: Personal beverages stored in close proximity to bread. Cleaning wipes not stored in adequate solution. Some surfaces need cleaning. Trash cans do not have lids. 

Pollo Palenque 9109 McPherson Ave. Score: 92/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated properly. Food handler certifications pending for 10 employees. Dish washing station not in good working order. Roach was found inside the restaurant. 

El Padrino 1920 San Bernardo Ave., Ste. 102  Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs need to be updated. Employees drinking in the food preparation area. Salsa containers stored inside the ice machine. Bulk food items need to be labeled properly. 

Emoji Snack 2801 E. Elm St. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated daily. Cheese containers are lined with plastic bags. Single use containers are being used for ready-to-eat food. 

Taquitos Ravi 1420 Market St. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: No napkins in the handwashing station. The fan in the food preparation area needs cleaning. Ice scoops need to be stored properly. The walls need maintenance. 

Sunrise Convenience Store 1519 Market St. Score: 89/100 Inspector’s notes: The establishment does not have a certified food manager. Temperature logs are not updated daily. Food items do not have proper dating. The handwashing station is not accessible. Cloth wipes are not being properly stored. Grease and water on the floor by the dishwashing station. The trash can does not have a lid.  

Taco Mais 3319 Santa Maria Ave. Score: 96/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated daily. The light bulb cover in the food preparation area needs to be cleaned. Stove hoods need light bulbs replaced. 

La Perlita Bakery 2020 S. Ejido Ave. Score: 93/100 Inspector’s notes: Toxic substances are not properly stored. Employees eating while in the kitchen. The container for wet wiping cloths contained very soiled water and food debris. The trash can is full and does not have a lid. The back door needs to be closed to prevent flies from coming in. 

Popeye’s 1602 Guadalupe St. Score: 92/100 Inspector’s notes: Soda fountain needs maintenance. The handwashing sink is not accessible. The shelf above the chicken preparation area needs to be cleaned. Roof tiles need replacement. 

Wendy’s 10219 McPherson Ave.  Score: 94/100 Inspector’s notes: Ice maker not covered with a proper lid. Some refrigerators are not providing the proper temperature. Employees wearing jewelry in the food preparation area. 

Sweet Loring 801 N. Loring Ave. Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Ice scoop needs an adequate container. Cloth wipes are not stored properly. Potential contamination due to a dirty fan. Holes in the walls need to be covered. 

Quesabrosas 4819 San Bernardo Ave., Ste. 5 Score: 95/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated daily. The food stored in the refrigerator is not labeled properly. Wiping cloths need to be stored in a sanitizing solution. 

Tacolare Restaurant 4803 San Bernardo Ave. Score: 97/100 Inspector’s notes: Trash cans need to have lids on at all times. Ceiling needs repair in the back area. Light cover in the kitchen needs to be fixed. 

Ay, Caramba 2502 Guadalupe St. Score: 90/100 Inspector’s notes: The restaurant does not have a certified food manager. Temperature logs are not being updated daily. Certain food items are not properly dated. The handwashing station was obstructed by dishware. Personal coffee mugs were in the food preparation area. Cloth wipes were not properly stored. 

Paly’s Restaurant and Snack 2502 Guadalupe St. Score: 92/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs are not updated daily. Refrigerated food items do not have proper dating. Wiping cloths were not properly stored in a sanitizing solution. Fan near food items must be properly cleaned. Employees were using damaged utensils. 

Manny’s Snacks and Food 2300 Guadalupe St. Score: 88/100 Inspector’s notes: The restaurant does not have a certified food manager. Temperature logs were not updated daily. Food items were not properly dated. Inadequate access to the handwashing station. Cleaning wipes too close to cutting boards. Roof needs to be restored. 

Zapata’s Snacks 2312 Guadalupe St.  Score: 85/100 Inspector’s notes: Some employees do not have proper food handler certification. Refrigerated items do not have proper dating. Not all coolers have thermometers. The handwashing station was out of soap. The restaurant did not provide documentation of proper fumigation. Cloth wipes were improperly stored. The floor was wet. The door needs to be redesigned to prevent flies from coming in. 

Quickie Bakery 2019 Corpus Christi St. Score: 94/100 Inspector’s notes: Temperature logs not updated daily. Employees not wearing an approved uniform. Wiping cloths were not stored in a proper sanitizing solution. A fan in the restaurant needs maintenance to prevent contamination. A vent in the cooler is damaged.

Burger King 3410 Santa Ursula Ave.

El Puesto Taqueria y Cantina 1401 Jacaman Rd., Ste. 1

Danny’s 7511 McPherson Ave., Ste. 213

Calvary Center 102 E. Lyon St. 

Jalapenos Pizza and Wings 3502 Clark Blvd., Ste. 103

The Heights of Laredo 4301 N Bartlett Ave.

Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course 27700 FM 1472

Subway 2517 N.E. Bob Bullock Loop Ste. 102

Loncheria el Popo 2329 Jacaman Rd., Ste. 2

Happy Beginnings 4414 Maria Luisa Dr.

Tru Laredo Airport - Hilton 7120 Rosson Ln.

Quesabrosas 1920 San Bernardo Ave., Ste. 101A

Domino’s Pizza 12602 FM 1472, Ste., B1

Retama Manor South 1100 Galveston St. 

Don Habanero Cocina 12520 Mines Rd., Ste. 7-8

Posh Sushi 2517 N.E. Bob Bullock Loop

McDonald’s 2502 U.S. Hwy. 83

La Casita Nueva 2119 San Bernardo Ave. 

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 2320 N.E. Bob Bullock Loop

Church’s  10219 McPherson Ave., Ste. B3