The Woodlands Eats

About once each week TheWoodlandsEats updates it’s monthly summary of reports on area restaurant inspections by the Montgomery County Health Department Environmental Health Services. The department routinely performs food establishment inspections twice per year, or more often if the inspection report resulted in numerous demerits or a complaint was filed. We have listed those Woodlands area restaurants that recieved no demerits, and those that received the most demerits.

But where do the demerits come from? Many are self-explanatory; such as “evidence of insect infestation” or “cross-contamination of raw products.” Then there are those that are a little less self-explanatory, such as “inadequate handwashing facilities” – what does that mean? Isn’t a sink with water and soap good enough? Well, no, actually. It must be a separate and easily accessible sink, with it’s own water supply, soap and towels. Or how about “unapproved HACCP plans?” That one’s even more in-depth; an HACCP Plan is a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Plan, or a systematic preventive approach to food safety that addresses physical, chemical, and biological hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished product inspection. HACCP is used in the food industry to identify potential food safety hazards, so that key actions can be taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of the hazards being realized. The system is used at all stages of food production and preparation processes including packaging, handling and distribution.

With all of that in mind, here are the results for this month:

Woodlands Restaurant Inspections – November 4, 2011

Restaurants With No Demerits:

• American Donut — 2907 Rayford Road, Suite105, Spring
• Arby’s — 32910 FM 2978, Magnolia
• BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse — 19075 I-45 S (Northbound), Suite 600, Shenandoah
• CiCi’s Pizza — 3707 College Park Drive, Suite 100, The Woodlands
• Five Guys Burgers and Fries — 6619 FM 1488, Suite 201, Magnolia
• Jax Burgers, Fries, Shakes — 32823 FM 2978, Magnolia
• McDonald’s — 6745 FM 1488, Magnolia
• Nit Noi Thai Restaurant — 6700 Woodlands Parkway, Suite 250, The Woodlands
• Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers — 1501 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
• Starbucks Coffee — 3000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
• Starbucks Coffee — 9955 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands
• Tocumbo Mexican Ice Cream — 466 Rayford Road, Spring
• Whataburger — 30330 FM 2978, Magnolia
• Zoe’s Kitchen — 6700 Woodlands Parkway, Suite 170, The Woodlands

Restaurants With The Most Demerits

• Buffalo Wild Wings — 19075 I-45 S (Northbound), Suite 100, Shenandoah — 7 demerits
  four demerits were given for inadequate hot water supply
  three demerits were given for improperly labeled toxic items
• Marble Slab Creamery — 4747 Research Forest Drive, Suite 165, The Woodlands — 6 demerits
  three demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities
  three demerits were given for not having a certified food manager on duty

Woodlands Restaurant Inspections – November 11, 2011

Restaurants With No Demerits:

• Blimpie – 25119 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands
• Domino’s Pizza – 7103 FM 1488, Magnolia
• Fu’s Garden- 6503 FM 1488, Suite 407, Magnolia
• Las Fuentes – 18306 FM 1488, Magnolia
• Papa John’s Pizza – 18640 FM 1488 Suite C, Magnolia
• Pit Master BBQ Cafe – 343 Sawdust Road, Spring
• Pizza Hut – 2757 Rayford Road, Spring
• Starbucks Coffee – 10716 Kuykendahl, The Woodlands
• The Counter – 9595 Six Pines Drive Suite 1000, The Woodlands
• Yucatan Taco Stand and Tequila Bar – 24 Waterway Avenue, Suite 160, The Woodlands

Restaurants With The Most Demerits

• Aldo’s Cucina Italiano – 18450 I-45 South, Shenandoah – 10 demerits
  four demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities,
  three demerits were given for having an uncertified food manager on duty,
  three demerits were given for unapproved disposal systems
• Amerigos Grill – 25250 Grogan’s Park Drive, The Woodlands – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for improper warewashing machines
• Double Dave’s Pizza – 606 Rayford Road, Ste F, Spring – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces
• Guadalajara – 27885 I-45 S (Southbound), The Woodlands – 5 demerits
  demerits were given for improper cold hold temperatures
• McDonald’s – 9110 Gosling Road, The Woodlands – 6 demerits
  demerits were given for improper handwashing facilities
• Papa John’s Pizza – 8000 Research Forest Drive, Ste 105, The Woodlands – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for having an uncertified food manager on duty
• Pit Master BBQ – 842 Rayford Road, Spring – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for disposal sewage systems
• Rice Bowl – 606 Rayford Road, Ste E, Spring – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for unapproved disposal systems
• Skeeter’s Grill – 4747 Research Forest Drive Ste 420, The Woodlands – 7 demerits
  four demerits were given for unapproved HACCP plans,
  three demerits were given for improper warewashing machines
• Taipei China Bistro – 25807 I-45 South (Southbound), Spring – 18 demerits
  four demerits were given for unhygienic practices,
  four demerits were given for unapproved labeling of products,
  four demerits were given for unapproved water supply,
  three demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities,
  three demerits were given for having an uncertified food manager on duty
• Viva Itacate – 544 Sawdust Road, Spring – 7 demerits
  four demerits were given for unapproved water supply,
  three demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities

Woodlands Restaurant Inspections – November 29, 2011

Restaurants With No Demerits:

• Chuy’s – 18035 I-45 S (Northbound), Shenandoah
• Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant – 4775 West Panther Creek Ste 200, The Woodlands
• Randall’s – 4775 West Panther Creek, The Woodlands

Restaurants With The Most Demerits

• Ace Chinese Restaurant – 4775 Panther Creek Ste 490, The Woodlands – 7 demerits
  four demerits were given for unapproved HACCP plans,
  three demerits were given for inadequate equipment used to maintain temperature
• Cantina De Tejas – 28777 I-45 S (Southbound), Shenandoah – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities
• Fit Meals of Steel – 118 Shenandoah Drive, Shenandoah – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for improper warewashing machines
• Lenny’s Sub Shop- 1500 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands – 3 demerits
  demerits were given for failure to have a food manager on duty
• Masa’s Sushi and Robata Bar – 4775 Panther Creek Ste 430, The Woodlands – 7 demerits
  four demerits were given for cross-contamination of raw foods,
  three demerits were given for improperly labeled toxic items
• Pho Sushi Bar – 8000 Highway 242 Ste 105, Conroe – 9 demerits
  six demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities,
  three demerits were given for unapproved disposal systems