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.
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.(WMC)
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Top scoresChicken Box Wings and More (Mobile Unit) | 3184 Harcourt Way Memphis, TN 38119Flight (Downstairs Bar wine cellar) | 39 S. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103The Fry Guy (Mobile Unit) | 823 N 7th St. Memphis, TN 38107Guthrie’s | 4730 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, TN 38116Lumpia Nation (Mobile Unit) | Sun Ridge Dr. Memphis, TN 38128Mi Tuxtepec Lindo | 5594 Oak Branch Cir. N Memphis, TN 38135Papa John’s | 3267 Austin Peay Hwy. Memphis, TN 38128Spoken For (Bar area) | 477 S. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103Taco Bell | 3045 Covington Pike Memphis, TN 38128Taqueria Los Compadres #2 | 4260 Winchester Rd. Memphis, TN 3811811 daycare facilities or schools made top scores this week Low scores
King’s Palace Café Incorporated – 84 | 162 Beale St. Memphis, TN 38103
Cutting board on prep cooler is stained and many groovesUnlabeled chemical bottle present at dish machineEmployee observed preparing food without a hat or hair netKnife observed sitting on a metal lid in the prep coolerPlastic cup used as a scoop in a bag of sugarBoxes of single use items stored on the floorCan opener has rust on the bladeMicrowave interior and prep sink has food buildup presentCeiling tiles in the glass storage area are stainedCeiling vent in the back is rustedNo “no smoking” sign present
Sonic Drive-In – 83 | 3790 S. Houston Levee Rd. Collierville, TN 38017
Black buildup present inside the second ice machineTCS (temperature control for safety) items inside of prep cooler #2 reading between 45-54 °F due to cooler not working properlyAll TCS food above 41 °F discardedWiping cloths stored on the counter in the kitchenRusty shelves observed inside the walk-in coolerObserved syrup residue buildup on the slushie machineObserved grease buildup on exterior of kitchen equipmentObserved rusted air vents with dust buildup throughout the restaurantObserved stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchenObserved stained walls throughout the kitchenUnshielded light present in the kitchenPermit is expired and must be paid within 48 hoursNo “no smoking” sign present
Golden China Restaurant – 82 | 1160 S. Bellevue Memphis, TN 38106
Beef improperly stored over fish, fish stored over egg rollsNo date marking system observed taking placeMissing internal hanging thermometers in all refrigeration unitsUnlabeled food items, seasonings, sauces in the kitchen refrigerators and walk-in coolersFood items observed uncovered in the kitchen and walk-in fridgeObserved numerous metallic cans reused to store food itemsMultiple rusted shelves inside the walk-in and freezerObserved missing proper ware washing decalsDirty and damaged hand sinks present inside both restroomsHeavy grease and oil buildup present on the floors under, behind kitchen equipmentVentahood filters are dirtyCurrent health inspection not posted
Inspector’s Note: Please correct the priority violations prior to the follow-up visit in 10 days.
Dixie Queen – 81 | 1341 Getwell Rd. Memphis, TN 38111
Cutting board on reach-in cooler observed severely stained and had deep groovesMultiple food items observed in temperature danger zone inside reach-in coolerPerson in charge (PIC) tossed out all out of temperature foodsReach-in cooler reading 40 °F, but actually reading at 51 °FFlies observed inside the kitchen areaInterior and exterior of multiple coolers and fryers are dirtyNo chlorine test strips presentDoor attached to walk-in cooler does not self latchMultiple floor drains are observed dirtyMop sink observed severely dirtyWalls are stained throughout the establishmentDirty floors and stained ceiling tiles presentVentahood observed dirty and needs cleaningObserved employee jacket stored over loaves of bread
Masti Indian Grill – 80 | 521 S Highland St. Suite 103 Memphis, TN 38111
Observed multiple food safety violations including improper cold holding, no date marking systems in place, and a very worn cutting board being usedViolation not corrected: observed cutting board on prep table with stains and black groovesViolation corrected: several items in the cooler were reading 59 °FViolation not corrected: no dates observed on food containers inside coolerPrep cooler reading 72 °FUnlabeled food containers present inside coolerMultiple unlabeled seasonings by the grill areaMultiple uncovered seasonings by the grill areaUncovered food containers on the shelf and multiple containers on the floor of the walk in coolerUncovered breakfast batter stored on floor underneath a bench near the 3 compartment sinkObserved dust on vents and ceiling tiles in the food area
Inspector’s note: Although proper cold holding was observed during the follow-up inspection, other priority violations were not corrected.
Rum Boogie Café – 80 | 182 Beale St. Memphis, TN 38103
Ice machine has black and pink buildup present inside Unlabeled chemical bottle present at the Blues Hall barThermometer not present inside the reach-in coolerContainers of dry goods observed removed from their original packaging were not labeledGnats observed on two wet towels sitting on the Blues Hall bar hand sinkCups without handles used as scooper in dry ingredientsChest freezer has ice buildup presentThree compartment sink has black buildup presentMicrowave has food buildup presentCovered trash cans in the women’s restroom does not have linersFloors have black buildup presentFloor tiles missingBroken grate is present on the floor near the reach-in freezeExcessive grease is present on the floor next to the fryersVentahood has grease buildup presentMost recent inspection not postedNo “no smoking” sign posted
Hyatt Centric Beale Street – 80 | 33 Beale St. Memphis, TN 38103
Employee observed cracking an egg with gloved hand, changed to new gloves then handled ready to eat strawberriesPaper towels were not available at the dish room hand sinkBlack buildup present inside the ice machineUnlabeled chemical bottle present on the cook lineCan opener not in use has food buildup presentBlack buildup present at the water dispenserVent in dish room has rust and dust buildup present
Dixie Queen – 77 | 4062 S. Third St. Memphis, TN 38109
Raw beef improperly stored with ready to eat foodsDark buildup present inside ice machine chutePerson in charge (PIC) verified multiple cases of beef patties held in the refrigerator were reading 52 °FPIC removed and discarded beef caseEmbargoed 40 pounds of beef because freezer is not working and reading 55 °FExterior freezer is not in a good state of repair, reading 55 °FPIC was unable to locate internal hanging thermometers for review of all refrigeration unitsUnlabeled food items present in all refrigeratorsCarryout food containers stored on the floor of the kitchenGrill cook handling food without a beard guardMissing chlorine test stripsKitchen walls, ceilings, and floors under and behind the kitchen equipment and floors with heavy grease and oil buildupObserved missing light bulbs under ventahood
Inspector’s note: Correct priority violations within 10 days.
Tokyo Grill – 76 | 4514 Summer Ave. Suite 4 Memphis, TN 38122
Employee observed handling raw shrimp and not washing their hands before putting gloves onEmployee observed picking up boxes off the ground and not wash hands afterwardsObserved kitchen hand sink to be inaccessible due to food buckets blocking itNo soap present at hand sinkInside prep cooler, a bowl of broccoli was observed stored on top of a container of raw beef A plastic bag of dumplings was stored on top of broccoli and mushroomsRaw shrimp was stored above raw produceNo date marking system in place for cooked or prepared foods being held longer than 24 hoursUnlabeled food containers presentContainers of soy sauce stored on the ground inside the walk-in coolerDry rice being stored in a garbage canTrays of raw beef and raw chicken stored on the ground of the walk-in coolerWiping cloths stored on kitchen countersClean plates and bowls not properly invertedPlastic cup observed being used as a scoop for flour and dry rice stored inside food containersEmployee observed washing their hands in the 3 compartment sinkStained ceiling tiles observed throughout the kitchen areaStained walls observed throughout the kitchen areaMost recent inspection not postedNo “no smoking” sign posted
Kami Ramen – 73 | 875 W Poplar Ave. Suite 22 Collierville, TN 38017
Numerous priority violations present regarding food contact surface clean and sanitized, proper date marking, food separated and protection, and accessible hand sinks for handwashingRaw squid stored inside kitchen hand sinkRaw chicken observed being stored above produce inside the kitchen walk-in coolerRaw beef observed stored above bean sprouts in prep coolerCardboard boxes observed stored on top of food inside the prep cooler and a plastic bin stored on top of food inside the prep coolerBoth prep table cutting boards observed to be worn, have deep grooves and stainsDate marking inconsistencies present throughout the kitchen area. Food dated 8/2, 8/3, 8/10, 8/12, 8/31, and 9/10 were present. Numerous food items observed without a date marked on themMissing internal thermometers in all coolers and freezersObserved unlabeled food containersObserved wiping cloths stored on a rolling cartClean bowls observed not properly invertedDishwasher is not dispensing sanitizerFood buildup present on the floors
Las Delicias – 70 | 4002 Park Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
Multiple priority violations observed during inspectionEmployee observed touching hair, tucking hair behind ears then taking food to guests without washing hands Employee observed grabbing lettuce for taco salad bowl with bare handsAbsolutely no bare hand contact with ready to eat food itemsCases of raw eggs in walk-in cooler stored over containers of freshly made pico and diced tomatoesHeavy cross contamination observed inside walk-in coolerMultiple pans of raw steak observed stored next to fresh whole pineapples, diced raw onions and above 6 gallons of milkCutting board attached to prep cooler is stained and has deep groovesMultiple food items observed in food temperature danger zoneFood items stored on the floor of the walk-in coolerMultiple wiping cloths stored throughout the establishmentMicrowave observed dirtyHand sink in women’s restroom is slightly hanging from the wallNo hand washing sing present in restroomsWater stain observed on kitchen ceiling tilesStained ceiling in the women’s restroomVentahood is dirty and needs to be cleanedEmployee cell phone observed stored inside the food prep area
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