the Dangerous Consequences of Food Establishments Scoring Below 75 on Routine Health Inspections
Food establishments that score below 75 on routine health inspections are operating with serious deficiencies in their food safety practices. These establishments are doing the bare minimum to meet minimum standards, which puts the health and safety of the public at risk. These deficiencies can range from improper food storage, inadequate handwashing procedures, and failure to maintain proper hygiene in food preparation areas.
Such practices can lead to the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses that cause foodborne illnesses. It is crucial for food establishments to prioritize food safety and ensure that they are following all necessary protocols to protect the public’s health.
Driving without a Seatbelt: The Dangers of Bad Food Safety Practices in Restaurants
Bad food safety practices can be compared to driving without a seatbelt; it may not result in immediate harm, but it poses a serious risk. Restaurants that score below 75 on routine health inspections are not taking proper precautions to protect their customers’ health. It is imperative that these establishments take immediate action to improve their food safety protocols to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. Just as wearing a seatbelt can save lives, implementing proper food safety measures can protect the public from potential harm.
A compiled list of 400 austin restaurants that scored under 75 on their routine inspection from 2022 to 2023 reveals potential food safety risks
301 through 404:
| China Kitchen | 04/15/2022 | 74 | 7112 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78723 (30.31268, -97.66279) |
| Tamale House | 04/15/2022 | 74 | 1707 E 6TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.26219, -97.72403) |
| 99 Ranch Market #107 | 03/31/2022 | 74 | 6929 AIRPORT BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.33672, -97.71832) |
| MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC | 03/31/2022 | 74 | 1801 E 51ST STAUSTIN, TX 78723(30.30251, -97.69818) |
| Super Thai Cuisine | 03/29/2022 | 74 | 2024 S LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78704 (30.24896, -97.76836) |
| BBQ Chicken | 03/23/2022 | 74 | 6929 AIRPORT BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.33672, -97.71832) |
| Landing Strip, The | 02/25/2022 | 74 | 745 BASTROP HWYAUSTIN, TX 78742 (30.23411, -97.6831) |
| Los Reyes Mexican Grill & Seafood Restaurant | 02/24/2022 | 74 | 13776 N US 183 HWYAUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.46095, -97.79453) |
| Fat Dragon | 02/14/2022 | 74 | 8650 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS RDAUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.43341, -97.77177) |
| Han Yang Market | 01/24/2023 | 74 | 6808 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.3358, -97.72014) |
| K Food Austin | 01/24/2023 | 74 | 11200 LAKELINE MALL DR AUSTIN, TX 78613 (30.47181, -97.80337) |
| Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill | 01/18/2023 | 74 | 114 W 7TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.26926, -97.74343) |
| Los Pepes Mexican Food | 01/18/2023 | 74 | 4700 LOYOLA LNAUSTIN, TX 78723 (30.3097, -97.66626) |
| Z’Tejas | 01/18/2023 | 74 | 1110 W 6TH STAUSTIN, TX 78703 (30.27226, -97.75591) |
| Nixta Taqueria | 01/13/2022 | 74 | 2512 E 12TH STAUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.27483, -97.71321) |
| Courtyard Austin University | 01/12/2023 | 74 | 5660 N IH SVRD SB AUSTIN, TX 78751 |
| La Michoacana Meat Market | 01/03/2023 | 74 | 2237 E RIVERSIDE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.23801, -97.72587) |
| Best Western Plus Austin Central | 07/11/2022 | 74 | 919 E KOENIG LN AUSTIN, TX 78751 (30.32066, -97.70854) |
| Waterloo Ice House | 05/11/2022 | 74 | 6203 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY AUSTIN, TX 78731 (30.36032, -97.79016) |
| East Austin Hotel | 06/10/2022 | 74 | 1108 E 6TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.26451, -97.7308) |
| Sap’s Fine Thai Cuisine | 05/10/2022 | 74 | 4514 WEST GATE BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.23146, -97.80126) |
| Waffle House #1623 | 03/10/2022 | 74 | 7809 E BEN WHITE BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.21818, -97.68798) |
| Pepe’s Fruit Cup #3 | 02/10/2022 | 74 | 2015 E RIVERSIDE DRAUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.24075, -97.72755) |
| Boat, The | 01/10/2022 | 74 | 10931 STONELAKE BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.3977, -97.73305) |
| Mi Pueblo Meat Market | 08/09/2022 | 74 | 6575 DECKER LN AUSTIN, TX 78724 (30.28999, -97.62821) |
| Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar | 11/08/2022 | 74 | 9500 S IH AUSTIN, TX 78748 |
| Papalote Taco House | 08/08/2022 | 74 | 13219 N US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78729 (30.44575, -97.77895) |
| Kim Phung Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant | 12/07/2022 | 74 | 7601 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.34426, -97.71418) |
| Biryani & Co. | 07/07/2022 | 74 | 11150 RESEARCH BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.40673, -97.74568) |
| LW – Cafe Lago | 01/07/2022 | 74 | 1200 LAKEWAY DR LAKEWAY, TX 78734 (30.36263, -97.98242) |
| Man Pasand Supermarket # 4 | 12/05/2022 | 74 | 12625 N IHAUSTIN, TX 78753 |
| Tam Deli Cafe | 10/05/2022 | 74 | 8222 N LAMAR BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.35186, -97.70973) |
| Central Machine Works Brewery | 05/05/2022 | 74 | 4824 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.25168, -97.70158) |
| Rincon Catracho Restaurant | 05/03/2022 | 74 | 1729 E RIVERSIDE DRAUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.24327, -97.73034) |
| Staybridge Hotel | 12/02/2022 | 74 | 1611 AIRPORT COMMERCE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.22196, -97.68966) |
| Casa Vallarta Restaurant | 06/02/2022 | 74 | 6002 BURLESON RD AUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.20644, -97.71844) |
| Bamboo House Austin | 12/01/2022 | 74 | 7010 EASY WIND DR AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.33932, -97.71861) |
| Sushi Zushi | 04/01/2022 | 74 | 1611 W 5TH STAUSTIN, TX 78703 (30.27436, -97.76417) |
| Baby Acapulco #5 | 12/21/2022 | 75 | 9505 STONELAKE BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.38494, -97.73854) |
| Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Restaurant | 11/30/2022 | 75 | 1601 GUADALUPE ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.27891, -97.74264) |
| SuperBowl Restaurant | 11/21/2022 | 75 | 719 W WILLIAM CANNON DR AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.19661, -97.78845) |
| Snow ball Rice ball | 11/15/2022 | 75 | 13343 N US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78729 (30.44848, -97.78263) |
| Andiamo Italiano | 10/31/2022 | 75 | 2521 RUTLAND DRAUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.38255, -97.72305) |
| El Pollo Rico #5 | 10/24/2022 | 75 | 1717 S PLEASANT VALLEY RD AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.23567, -97.72111) |
| Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | 10/18/2022 | 75 | 13492 N US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.44925, -97.79013) |
| American Legion Post #83 | 09/26/2022 | 75 | 4401 E ST ELMO RD AUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.20674, -97.7402) |
| JD’s Market | 09/22/2022 | 75 | 14300 DESSAU RD AUSTIN, TX 78660 (30.41492, -97.63321) |
| Jefes Mexican Restaurant | 09/21/2022 | 75 | 720 LAMAR PLAUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.33144, -97.72246) |
| Baguette House & Cafe | 09/20/2022 | 75 | 10901 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.37841, -97.6879) |
| East Buffet | 09/19/2022 | 75 | 6425 S IHAUSTIN, TX 78744 |
| Restaurante Jasmines | 08/30/2022 | 75 | 2463 E SH AUSTIN, TX 78617 |
| Plucker’s Wing Factory | 08/18/2022 | 75 | 2222 RIO GRANDE ST AUSTIN, TX 78705 (30.28683, -97.74476) |
| Golden Corral Buffet and Grill | 07/26/2022 | 75 | 12509 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.40911, -97.67806) |
| Hao-Hao Restaurant | 07/26/2022 | 75 | 1901 W WILLIAM CANNON DR AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.20192, -97.80534) |
| Taqueria Guadalajara | 07/22/2022 | 75 | 9207 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.36152, -97.69792) |
| Taco Cabana #127 | 06/27/2022 | 75 | 9605 RESEARCH BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.3881, -97.74348) |
| Velvet Taco | 06/24/2022 | 75 | 522 CONGRESS AVEAUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.26787, -97.74289) |
| Star Stop 72 | 06/22/2022 | 75 | 3404 S US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.20018, -97.68396) |
| Master Donuts | 06/14/2022 | 75 | 1725 E RIVERSIDE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.2435, -97.72999) |
| Taqueria Arandinas | 06/14/2022 | 75 | 2100 E RIVERSIDE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.24023, -97.72637) |
| Russo’s New York Pizzeria | 06/13/2022 | 75 | 10721 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.39881, -97.74565) |
| Mi Lindo Michoacan Restaurant | 05/25/2022 | 75 | 11800 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.38815, -97.68342) |
| Turf & Surf Po’boy | 05/24/2022 | 75 | 405 LAVACA STAUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.26722, -97.74577) |
| Gekki LLC | 05/19/2022 | 75 | 11301 LAKELINE BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78717 (30.479897, -97.797927) |
| Gourmands | 05/18/2022 | 75 | 2316 WEBBERVILLE RD AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.26247, -97.7153) |
| Z’Tejas | 05/17/2022 | 75 | 1110 W 6TH STAUSTIN, TX 78703 (30.27226, -97.75591) |
| Four Seasons Chinese | 04/21/2022 | 75 | 14735 BRATTON LNAUSTIN, TX 78728 (30.44625, -97.68575) |
| Phil’s Philly Grill | 04/19/2022 | 75 | 11200 LAKELINE MALL DR AUSTIN, TX 78613 (30.47181, -97.80337) |
| Taqueria Los Altos | 04/18/2022 | 75 | 3301 N IH AUSTIN, TX 78722 |
| Country Boyz Fixins | 03/21/2022 | 75 | 4140 E 12TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78721 (30.27891, -97.68737) |
| Taqueria Chapala Jalisco | 03/15/2022 | 75 | 2101 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.25617, -97.72188) |
| Taqueria Arandinas | 02/28/2022 | 75 | 2100 E RIVERSIDE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.24023, -97.72637) |
| Charm BBQ Chicken | 01/26/2022 | 75 | 12233 N FM 620 RD AUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.46226, -97.81577) |
| Sheraton Austin At The Capitol | 01/25/2023 | 75 | 701 E 11TH STAUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.2708, -97.73418) |
| Apple Mart | 01/19/2022 | 75 | 2101 WICKERSHAM LN AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.2318, -97.72015) |
| Mi Pueblo Meat Market | 01/18/2023 | 75 | 6575 DECKER LN AUSTIN, TX 78724 (30.28999, -97.62821) |
| Pho Please | 01/13/2022 | 75 | 1920 E RIVERSIDE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.24237, -97.72862) |
| Oya Rice Bowl | 01/12/2023 | 75 | 5610 N IH AUSTIN, TX 78751 |
| Stop 71 | 01/06/2023 | 75 | 8314 W SH AUSTIN, TX 78735 |
| SV – Bluefin Sushi Bar & Ramen | 01/05/2023 | 75 | 5400 BRODIE LN SUNSET VALLEY, TX 78745 (30.23036, -97.81987) |
| Satellite…Eat.Drink.Orbit | 01/05/2023 | 75 | 5900 W SLAUGHTER LN AUSTIN, TX 78749 (30.20085, -97.87901) |
| Jim’s Coffee Shop | 02/03/2023 | 75 | 9091 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.37425, -97.72791) |
| Madam Mam’s Thai Cuisine | 08/12/2022 | 75 | 9911 BRODIE LNAUSTIN, TX 78748 (30.18479, -97.84901) |
| Riverside Grocery | 07/12/2022 | 75 | 1727 E RIVERSIDE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.24365, -97.72971) |
| La Moreliana Meat Market #2 | 07/12/2022 | 75 | 1909 E WILLIAM CANNON DR AUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.18779, -97.76487) |
| Pho Vietnamese Kitchen, The | 08/11/2022 | 75 | 609 CLAYTON LN AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.32408, -97.71352) |
| La Casita Mexican Restaurant | 05/11/2022 | 75 | 1519 W ANDERSON LN AUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.35209, -97.7224) |
| iFratelli Pizza Arboretum | 02/10/2022 | 75 | 10001 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.3923, -97.74556) |
| The Gossip Shack 2 | 09/08/2022 | 75 | 1615 GRAND AVENUE PKWY AUSTIN, TX 78660 (30.45569, -97.65911) |
| Jack in the Box #865 | 07/08/2022 | 75 | 6419 AIRPORT BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.32933, -97.71544) |
| LA Crawfish | 10/07/2022 | 75 | 500 E BEN WHITE BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78704 (30.21964, -97.75672) |
| Saltsprings Xpress | 06/06/2022 | 75 | 8101 SALT SPRINGS DRAUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.15883, -97.7455) |
| Rolling Rooster, The | 04/05/2022 | 75 | 1104 E 11TH STAUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.26897, -97.72868) |
| Peche | 01/05/2022 | 75 | 208 W 4TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.26671, -97.74536) |
| Canopy Austin Hotel & Verbena Restaurant | 11/04/2022 | 75 | 604 W 6TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.27023, -97.74866) |
| Episcopal Seminary Southwest | 10/04/2022 | 75 | 606 RATHERVUE PL AUSTIN, TX 78705 (30.29201, -97.73222) |
| China Dynasty | 08/04/2022 | 75 | 2110 W SLAUGHTER LN AUSTIN, TX 78748 (30.17375, -97.82537) |
| Springhill Restaurant | 03/04/2022 | 75 | 2505 W PECAN ST AUSTIN, TX 78660 (30.44762, -97.65354) |
| El Gran Agazajo Grill | 03/04/2022 | 75 | 2406 S US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.21334, -97.68347) |
| Teji’s Indian Restaurant | 01/04/2022 | 75 | 8023 BURNET RDAUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.35914, -97.73004) |
| Las Cazuelas | 01/03/2022 | 75 | 1701 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.25774, -97.72638) |
| El Pollo Rico #4 | 11/01/2022 | 75 | 730 W STASSNEY LN AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.20902, -97.78285) |
| Higher Ground | 11/01/2022 | 75 | 720 CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.2697, -97.7422) |
| Better Half Bar | 06/01/2022 | 75 | 406 WALSH STAUSTIN, TX 78703(30.27125, -97.75838) |
| Utea Pho | 02/01/2022 | 75 | 2222 RIO GRANDE STAUSTIN, TX 78705(30.28683, -97.74476) |
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