Inspections of Wichita Falls Restaurants Reveal Damaged Walls, Outdated Salads, and Improperly Stored Raw Meat

The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District recently conducted food safety inspections at various restaurants, food stores, schools, churches, and mobile food units.

These inspections ensure compliance with state food safety regulations, helping to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by contamination or improper food handling.

Here’s a breakdown of the latest food inspection scores from Feb. 25 – March 7, 2025.

Retail Food Establishments

Perfect Scores (100)

Chick-fil-A – 4101 Southwest Parkway
Crazy Horse Saloon – 1402 Old Iowa Park Road
Electra Lumberyard Pizza – 100 N. Electra St., Electra

High to Moderate Scores

Fresh Donuts – 3701 Fairway Blvd.: 97
The Feed Lot – 914 S. Red River Expressway, Burkburnett: 96
Firefly Bar & Grill – 2927 Southwest Parkway: 95
Luna’s Concession – 2820 Holliday Road: 93

Lower Scores & Issues Found

Delta by Marriott (Score: 89)

Self-service salads/sandwiches lacked proper allergen labeling.
Expired food (salads past discard date) found on customer shelves.
Improper storage of cleaning cloths, which must be in sanitizer solution.
Condensation from the freezer dripping onto food.
Meat stored at unsafe temperatures (47-49°F instead of required 41°F) – corrected during inspection.

The Burrito Shop (Score: 75)

Cold food items (cheese, salsa, onions, jalapeños) left at unsafe temperatures – corrected during inspection.
Employee improperly sanitizing food contact surfaces – corrected during inspection.
Handwashing violations (using the wrong sink, turning faucets with unwashed hands).
Unlabeled spray bottle under the counter – corrected during inspection.
Prepped food missing expiration dates – corrected during inspection.
No paper towels in kitchen or female restroom – corrected during inspection.
Open employee drinks without lids or straws – corrected during inspection.
Food storage violations (beans stored on the floor, cracked plastic scoop used for beans).
Employee food handler certificates expired or invalid.
Lack of chlorine or quaternary sanitizer test strips.
Dust buildup on kitchen fan and ceiling above stove.
Damaged ceiling tiles and walls in kitchen requiring repairs.
Unsafe meat storage (raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods).