TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Here are the food inspections for the last week in Terre Haute, courtesy of the Vigo County Health Department.
Establishments in compliance:
Burger King, 1160 US Hwy 40
Canteen Vending, 1219 N. Fruitridge Ave.
Fontanet Action Community Center, 11168 Gallagher Rd.
Holiday Inn Express, 2645 S. Joe Fox St.
Hungry Howie’s, 3230 Wabash Ave.
Murdock Auto Racing Club, 1640 Maple Ave.
Snack’s Café, 7 W. Paris Ave.
Square Donuts, 2417 Ft. Harrison Rd.
Steak N Shake, 2900 S. 3rd St.
Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. 5th St.
Establishments out of compliance:
Golden Corral, 10 W. Johnson St. (11 Non-Compliance) Observed multiple employee drinks without lids. Found employee pack of cigarettes not stored in designated area. Observed sanitizer concentration at 3-bay sink and wiping cloth buckets not at proper level to disinfect. Observed multiple food items without date of consumption. Observed multiple wiping cloths resting on prep surfaces. Found clean food containers stacked while wet. Observed food items stored directly on floor. Observed accumulated debris in, on, and around ware washing machine and throughout dish room. Observed accumulated debris on stand mixer and roll cutter. Observed accumulated debris on walk-in cooler fan guards, floor fans, in reach-in coolers, steam warmer water reservoir and storage racks. Observed accumulated debris on floors, walls, in, on, and around equipment. Observed broken and missing coving and wall tiles and low floor grout.
Cackleberries, 303 S. 7th St. (8 Non-Compliance) Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink. Observed accumulated food debris on egg blender. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler at 44-46F. Shall be 41F or less. Observed multiple food items without date of consumption. Observed wiping cloths stored on prep and other food surfaces. Observed buckets of potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Observed peeling paint on walls and multiple rusty storage racks. Observed accumulated debris on bottom shelf of reach-in coolers and freezers.
El Patron Mexican Restaurant, 7205 S. State Rd. 46 Unit E. (8 Non-Compliance) Observed multiple ready to eat foods stored with raw foods in walk-in cooler. Observed refried beans being hot held at 124F. Shall be 135F or more. Observed multiple ready to eat foods being cold held at 44F or more. Observed phones and drinks on prep surfaces throughout kitchen. Observed an employee scooping rice with a plate. Found gap in back door. Observed queso cooling at room temperature. Observed peeling and chipped paint in back room of kitchen.
Lemongrass, 3830 US Hwy 41 (6 Non-Compliance) Found minced garlic in oil being held at room temperature. Shall be 41F or less. Found raw chicken and raw beef stored on shelf next to cooked chicken. Found soiled wiping cloths used for food spills laying on prep surfaces in kitchen area. Observed ventilation system with accumulated debris. Observed multiple containers of nuts and spices and other ingredients removed from their original container not labeled. Observed broken and missing tiling on wall near dish area.
Coffee Cup, 1512 Lafayette Ave. (7 Non-Compliance) Observed clean cups stacked while wet. Observed gap under exterior screen door. Observed peeling ceiling and wall material. Observed accumulated debris on ceiling and walls. Observed accumulated grease and debris on ventilation hood.
M. Moggers Restaurant & Pub, 908 Poplar St. (5 Non-Compliance) Observed ware washing machine without proper sanitizer concentration to disinfect. Observed menu without consumer advisory. Found accumulated debris in microwave and on walk-in cooler fan guards. Observed low grout and broken floor tiles. Observed multiple rusty storage racks.
Piloni’s Italian Restaurant, 1733 Lafayette Ave. (5 Non-Compliance) Observed multiple cold holding food items not at proper temperature. Observed accumulated debris on table mounted can opener. Observed food stored directly on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed reach-in cooler door gaskets, door handle and inside of door broken. Found reach-in cooler shelves covered with rust.
Sweet Lou’s Pizzeria, 8567 E. Wabash Ave. (5 Non-Compliance) Observed employee cutting tomatoes without gloves. Observed accumulated food debris on can opener in kitchen. Found accumulated carbon build up on pizza screens. Observed rust on cooler door and cooler shelves. Found cardboard lining windows and shelving. Found aluminum foil lining pipes by pizza oven. Observed accumulated debris on multiple fan guards throughout kitchen. Observed accumulated debris on floors and walls throughout kitchen and in and around equipment.
Viking Food Mart, 1160 US Hwy 40 (5 Non-Compliance) Observed accumulated black debris on inside of ice machine. Observed rusting on grate at soda fountain observed chipping and broken wall material at 3-bay sink, behind hand wash sinks and on wall near walk-in cooler. Found sanitizer chemical test strips expired in 2016. Found broken equipment and out of order equipment throughout the establishment. Found restroom out of order.
Fontanet Tavern, 11150 Gallagher Rd. (4 Non-Compliance) Observed accumulated debris on 3-bay sink spray nozzle. Found beef kabobs and burgers on steam table at 126F to 128F. Shall be 135F or more. Observed tear in window screen opened in kitchen. Observed accumulated debris on floors, walls, and the dish area and around equipment throughout kitchen.
Kleptz, 9711 E. Hwy 40 (4 Non-Compliance) Observed bottom shelf of prep table containing excessive rust and peeling wall coving. Observed broken reach-in cooler gaskets, broken cooler door handle and chipped and broken hand wash sink faucet. Observed accumulated debris on floor fan in reach-in coolers and freezer. Observed accumulated debris on walls, floors, storage racks and equipment.
Subway, 4491 Erie Canal Rd. (4 Non-Compliance) Observed employee phones, cigarettes and other personal belongings on a prep area/table. Observed handwashing sink blocked by rolling cart. Observed rust on multiple shelves in walk-in cooler and in reach-in coolers. Observed multiple ingredients in containers without common name.
Chavas Mexican Grill, 669 Wabash Ave. (3 Non-Compliance) Observed hand wash sinks without soap. Observed cutting board resting in hand wash sink. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Seelymart, 9681 E. Hwy 40 (3 Non-Compliance) Observed pre-packaged deli sandwiches without date of consumption. Observed reach-in cooler fan guards and walk-in cooler shelf dividers with accumulated debris. Observed establishment without sanitizer test strips.
Charlie’s Pub & Grub, 1608 Crawford St. (2 Non-Compliance) Observed gap in back door in dry stock room. Observed accumulated debris on fan guards in walk-in cooler located in the kitchen. Found accumulated debris on spray nozzles at the prewash station.
Hilton Garden Inn, 750 Wabash Ave. (2 Non-Compliance) Observed multiple foods not in their original container without proper labels. Observed accumulated debris on pre-rinse spray nozzle at ware wash station. Found accumulated debris on fan guard on cook line. Observed accumulated debris in freezer within kitchen.
Sun Rise & Dine, 5035 N. Lafayette Ave. (2 Non-Compliance) Observed bulk ingredients without label containing common name of product. Observed scoops without handle stored in food item.
Wise Pies Pizza, 9 S. 6th St. (2 Non-Compliance) Observed accumulated debris on vent hood above pizza oven. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Hulman Links 19th Hole, 990 N. Chamberlain (1 Non-Compliance) Observed accumulated debris in ice scoop bin in backroom.
Riley American Legion Post 328, 5603 S. Lama St. (1 Non-Compliance) Observed accumulated debris on floors, walls, dish area and in and around equipment throughout establishment.
Establishments approved to operate:
Popzilla Kettle Corn @ Hobby Lobby – 06-06-25
Sunshine Snacks Kids, LLC @ 12 Points First Friday – 06-06-25
Wabash Valley Rodders Car Club @ Fairbanks Park – Round up Car Show – 0607-25
Establishments approved to operate:
Wild 4 Shaved Ice, Mobile
Roly Poly T-Haute, 424 Wabash Ave. (New Owners)
