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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 and sending something back
These scores are meant to help inform Memphis and Shelby County residents about which 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
- Say Cheese (Mobile Unit) | 8100 Macon Rd. Cordova, TN 38018
- Rock N Roll Sushi (Bar) | 9155 Poplar Ave. Germantown, TN 38138
- Bari Bar | 524 S Cooper Memphis, TN 38104
- Note: Numerous schools made top scores this week, but Action News 5 will not be publishing their information.
Low Scores
Burger Prime – 83 | 11125 US-70 Arlington, TN 38002
- The Person in Charge (PIC) notified that the interior of the kitchen ice machine is dirty
- PIC notified that there was no consumer advisory posted at the bottom of menus
- PIC unable to locate for review the internal hanging thermometer inside the ice chest and make table
- Unlabeled food items on the line and walk-in cooler
- Multiple prepped cups of ice cream held in the ice chest are not covered
- PIC notified that no sanitizing buckets were set up
- Observed interior of the microwave to have food debris
- Both exhaust vents in restroom are dirty
- Paper towels in the men’s room not stored in a dispenser
- Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents observed dusty and yellowing
- Missing light bulbs observed in kitchen vent hood
- PIC notified that current food permit is expired
- Inspection report needs to be available for public viewing
- No “no smoking” sign posted at the entrance
Inspector’s note: Please correct the priority violations prior to my follow-up visit in 10 days
West Street Diner – 82 | 2076 West St. Germantown, TN 38138
- Splash guard required for dish machine to prevent sprayer water from contaminating surfaces
- Observed sausage patties, steaks and potatoes precooked and held on top of milk crates next to grill top
- Eggs observed sitting out on prep station next to freezer reading 66 °F
- Condensation drip observed inside reaching in while cooler dripping condensation over covered food item
- No hair restraint observed being worn while prepping food on the grill and food prep
- Tongs and other utensils improperly stored and used next to grill
- Plates need to be stored inverted
- Dust and grease accumulation observed around and underneath equipment
Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen – 82 | 179 E.H. Crump Blvd. Memphis, TN 38106
- Cutting board on turbo air prep cooler is stained
- Ice machine has buildup present
- Walk-in cooler is not maintaining 41°F
- Items in the cooler were not maintaining 41°F and were discarded
- Flies present in the kitchen area
- Uncovered food items present in coolers and freezers
- Plexiglass on kitchen door is broken
- Can opener has food buildup present
- Hand sank has food buildup present
- Hot water is not available
- Ceiling tile stained in the kitchen area
Inspector’s note: Establishment must close due to the imminent health hazard of no hot water. Establishment can reopen when a reinspection has been conducted and all priority violations have been corrected
Royal Panda Restaurant – 80 | 3120 Village Shops Drive Suite 203 Germantown, TN 38138
- Raw chicken observed stored over ready-to-eat foods
- Pink substance observed inside ice machine
- Improper thawing of raw chicken observed inside three-compartment sink
- No thermometers available inside coolers
- Multiple containers of frozen foods and personal covered food observed inside same refrigerator as food used for customers
- Wiping cloth observed being stored on prep stations
- Metal scoop left sitting inside product inside large tubs
- All bowls and plates must be stored inverted
- Racks inside the walk-in cooler and shelves holding food on rolling carts need to be cleaned and maintained daily
- Excessive garbage buildup observed on exterior door of dumpster; lid left open
- Floors have excessive food buildup on, around and underneath equipment
- Ceiling over food prep area has excessive grease build up
- Walls have excessive food splatter
- Ventahood has extreme black buildup and dust accumulation
- Current permit not posted
Inspector’s note: Permit currently expired. Location must make payment within 24 hours to avoid closure
#1 Chinese Kitchen – 79 | 1219 Getwell Rd. Memphis, TN 38111
- Multiple repeat priority observed demonstrating a lack of knowledge
- Raw chicken and raw eggs stored over fresh and prepped produce inside walk-in cooler
- Improper cold holding observed
- No date marking system observed taking place
- Dead flies observed in window seal in lobby area
- 2 containers of potatoes stored in the kitchen
- Employees observed not wearing proper hair restraint
- No chlorine test strips available
- Walls and floors observed dirty during the inspection
- Ventahood has grease buildup present
Rock N Roll Sushi – 79 | 9155 Poplar Ave Germantown, TN 38138
- Observed raw salmon stored over cooked ready-to-eat crawfish
- Sanitizer reading 0 ppm chlorine.
- Coke machine has excessive pink buildup present
- Crawfish observed being thawed out in sitting water
- Multiple fruit flies and flies observed throughout the kitchen area, specifically the drains
- Full hair restraints required while preparing food
- Knife observed inside shrimp batter
- Scoop hand observed stored inside rice bin
- Prep stations observed with excessive food splatter and residue on grill surface
- Test strips are not available
- Exterior of equipment observed with excessive spills from batter and grease buildup
- Leak observed under prep sink pipes
- Dumpsters have excessive trash buildup around dumpster
- Water accumulation observed under low-temperature dishwasher
- Current permit not posted
Habee Wing and Deli – 74 | 3670 Summer Ave. Memphis, TN 38122
- Observed multiple priority violations regarding food contact surface sanitization, proper cooling, proper cold holding, and proper storage of raw and cooked foods
- Observed cooked chicken wings placed on top of a box of raw chicken wings
- Raw eggs observed stored above chicken wings
- Brown buildup observed inside the ice machine
- Employees observed washing dishes without sanitizing.
- Employee did not know the proper setup for manually washing and sanitizing dishes
- Cooked chicken wings observed inside the cooler cooling with a lid on it that read at 75 °F
- Raw chicken wings observed reading 62 °F
- All raw wings were discarded
- Unlabeled food containers observed
- Uncovered carrots and celery containers observed
- Inoperable deep freezer observed
- Employee observed using the three-compartment sink to wash their hands
- Grease buildup present on the exterior of the kitchen equipment
- Significant grease buildup present on walls and doors
- Employee food placed on top of food that is intended for customers
Taco Loco – 71 | 3970 Jackson Ave. Memphis, TN 38128
- Multiple priority violations observed regarding cold holding, food in good condition, date marking, and proper storage of raw animal products
- Cracked raw eggs stored in the refrigerator door, not in a carton
- All cracked eggs were discarded
- Raw beef observed stored on top of shredded cheese
- Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked pork and produce
- Observed TCS (temperature control for safety) foods inside the fridge to be reading 45-57 °F
- All TCS food above 41 °F discarded
- Refrigerator is reading 53 °F
- Do not use until repaired
- No date marking system for items cooked or prepared that are being held longer than 24 hours
- No internal thermometers observed inside both deep freezers
- Unlabeled food containers observed inside refrigerator
- Two coolers are inoperable and being used for storage
- Cracked eggs and food debris observed inside refrigerator
- Spilled liquid observed on the floor around the toilet inside the restroom
- Grease buildup observed around the stove
- Grease buildup observed on the vent hood vents
- Permit is expired and must be paid within 48 hours
- No “no smoking” sign present at the entrance
Queen of Sheba – 68 | 4792 Summer Ave. Memphis, TN 38122
- Multiple priority violations regarding proper cold holding, food contact surface sanitization, proper storage of raw animal products and date marking
- Raw meats observed stored above cooked chicken and raw meats stored next to ready-to-eat foods and produce in the walk-in cooler
- Brown buildup observed inside ice machine
- Prep table cutting board observed to be excessively worn with deep grooves and stains
- Standard cutting boards observed with deep grooves as well
- All TCS (temperature control for safety) foods in the cooler were reading at 52-53 °F due to the cooler reading 51 °F
- TCS foods inside the salad prep cooler observed reading at 51 °F and 46 °F due to the cooler reading 61 °F
- Container of whole fish reading 59 °F inside the three-compartment sink
- All TCS foods above 41 °F were discarded
- Observed no date marking system taking place for foods held over 24 hours
- Cooler observed reading 51 °F
- Unlabeled food containers and seasoning observed
- Multiple food items stored on the ground throughout the kitchen, walk-in cooler and freezer
- Uncovered food containers observed
- Employees observed preparing food with no hair restraint
- Wiping cloth observed stored on counters
- Clean pots and plates not properly inverted
- Boxes of cups and lids stored on the ground
- To-go trays stored need to be stored inverted
- Stained food containers observed with buildup
- Food debris inside observed inside the prep cooler and along the inside of the door
- Buildup observed inside the microwave
- No covered trash can observed inside the women’s restroom
- Buildup observed on the floors and walls
- Grease buildup observed on vent hood vents
Rama Pizza – 64 | 6698 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38138
- Observed multiple employees drinking out of water bottles and proceeding to cook without having water inside proper drinking containers
- Employees observed washing gloves at hand sink. Gloves must be removed to properly wash hands
- Observed employee washing dishes and not having the three-compartment sink setup
- Observed multiple used pots and pans stored on clean surfaces from where prior usage took place and was restacked with clean equipment
- No date marking observed for multiple food items inside the walk-in cooler
- Unlabeled spray bottles observed throughout the building
- Food items, raw beef observed sitting out on prep station currently reading 32 °F
- Probe thermometer is missing to observe both proper cold and hot temperatures
- Excessive flies located throughout the building flying around food items and sauces
- Multiple uncovered containers of food stored on the floor of walk-in cooler
- Used scoop stored inside of rice container
- Test strips unavailable
- No hair restraint observed while preparing foods
- Multiple soiled wiping cloths observed on prep stations, cutting boards, and equipment
- Exterior of equipment has excessive buildup
- Dumpster space has excessive box buildup and is stacked to capacity
- Floors container excessive flour, seasonings, food debris
- Walls have food splatter
- Ceilings have excessive dust accumulation
Thai Cottage Restaurant – 63 | 4085 Summer Ave. Memphis, TN 38122
- Person in charge is not knowledgeable
- Rotten lettuce observed in stainless steel reach-in
- Replace old cutting board in the kitchen
- Crate of eggs stored at room temperature
- Insect spray stored on shelf in seating area with chips
- Roach strips observed on shelf in kitchen next to the plates
- Provide sanitizer for dish machine
- Thermometers needed inside all coolers and freezers
- Unlabeled plastic food containers inside the kitchen
- Live roaches observed crawling on the kitchen floor and dishwasher
- Open bags of food need to be stored in containers
- Pots and pans, cooking utensils, and spoons need to be stored inverted
- Buildup present inside coolers and freezers
- Dirty wash water present inside the three-compartment sink
- Kitchen shelves are dirty
- Area around the dishwasher is dirty
- Mops and brooms need to be stored hanging up
- Light shields are dirty
- No permit posted
- Most recent inspection not posted
Inspector’s Note: No permit posted; please post asap; no cooling-down process. A recheck will be conducted on 8/20/26
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