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:
201 through 300:
| Ichi Umi Sushi | 10/06/2022 | 72 | 9503 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.38668, -97.74088) |
| Pretzel Maker | 07/06/2022 | 72 | 2901 S CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB AUSTIN, TX 78746 (30.25613, -97.81065) |
| Terry’s Seafood | 06/06/2022 | 72 | 1805 S AIRPORT BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.28142, -97.70278) |
| PF – Kumar’s Austin | 11/04/2022 | 72 | 15803 WINDERMERE DRPFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660 (30.44655, -97.64841) |
| MN – Carnicerias Lafogata | 11/03/2022 | 72 | 216 E PARSONS ST MANORTX 78653 (30.34085, -97.55638) |
| Crawfish Shack and Oyster Bar | 05/03/2022 | 72 | 2013 W WELLS BRANCH PKWYAUSTIN, TX 78728 (30.43486, -97.68302) |
| MN – Casa Garcia Mexican Restaurant + Cantina | 08/02/2022 | 72 | 12700 LEXINGTON STMANOR, TX 78653 (30.35121, -97.55661) |
| PF – Morelia Mexican Grill | 11/01/2022 | 72 | 18900 LIMESTONE COMMERCIAL DRPFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660 (30.46972, -97.59566) |
| El Tacorrido | 09/27/2022 | 73 | 1701 E RIVERSIDE DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.24452, -97.73034) |
| Pho MPH | 09/21/2022 | 73 | 4616 TRIANGLE AVE AUSTIN, TX 78751 (30.31481, -97.73371) |
| Monte Carlo Market | 09/16/2022 | 73 | 408 E RUNDBERG LN AUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.3599, -97.69036) |
| Edible Arrangements 311 | 07/27/2022 | 73 | 10225 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.39494, -97.74592) |
| Pizza Day | 07/27/2022 | 73 | 10225 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.39494, -97.74592) |
| Shack Food Corner | 07/20/2020 | 73 | 1167 WEBBERVILLE RDAUSTIN, TX 78721 (30.27764, -97.68584) |
| Hop Doddy Burger Bar | 07/18/2022 | 73 | 2438 W ANDERSON LNAUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.35771, -97.73197) |
| Bombay Express | 07/14/2022 | 73 | 13000 N IH AUSTIN, TX 78753 |
| China’s Family Restaurant | 07/14/2022 | 73 | 1914 GUADALUPE ST AUSTIN, TX 78705 (30.28274, -97.7424) |
| Hana World Market – Supermarket | 06/22/2022 | 73 | 1700 W PARMER LN AUSTIN, TX 78727 (30.41289, -97.68886) |
| Tio Pepe Chicken | 06/14/2022 | 73 | 6406 N IH AUSTIN, TX 78752 |
| China Family Express | 06/14/2022 | 73 | 2525 W ANDERSON LN AUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.35693, -97.73259) |
| Crazy Fruits | 05/31/2022 | 73 | 729 E SLAUGHTER LNAUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.16034, -97.77718) |
| C-Mart #7 | 05/25/2022 | 73 | 5200 E WILLIAM CANNON DRAUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.18026, -97.74776) |
| Tortilleria El Taquito | 04/28/2022 | 73 | 8610 N LAMAR BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.35483, -97.70361) |
| Texas Market | 04/21/2022 | 73 | 720 LAMAR PL AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.33144, -97.72246) |
| Los Potrillos Restaurant | 04/20/2022 | 73 | 9120 N IH SVRD SB AUSTIN, TX 78753 |
| Llama Kid | 04/18/2022 | 73 | 4620 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.25185, -97.70327) |
| Nasha | 03/30/2022 | 73 | 1614 E 7TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.26351, -97.72493) |
| OOB – BC – Woody’s Tavern and Grill, Inc | 03/29/2022 | 73 | 12801 SHOPS PKWY BEE CAVE, TX 78738 (30.30526, -97.94138) |
| Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Restaurant | 03/18/2022 | 73 | 1601 GUADALUPE ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.27891, -97.74264) |
| La Tapatia | 03/15/2022 | 73 | 13450 N US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.44825, -97.78987) |
| Anjappar Indian Cuisine And Bar | 02/22/2022 | 73 | 12233 N FM 620 RD AUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.46226, -97.81577) |
| Shipley Donuts | 01/27/2023 | 73 | 2113 W ANDERSON LNAUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.35505, -97.72864) |
| LW – Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen, The | 01/25/2022 | 73 | 3001 S FM 620 RDLAKEWAY, TX 78738 |
| Clairmont- Austin | 01/25/2022 | 73 | 12463 LOS INDIOS TRL AUSTIN, TX 78729 (30.43929, -97.76123) |
| Abel’s on the Lake | 01/24/2022 | 73 | 3825 LAKE AUSTIN BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78703 (30.29493, -97.78373) |
| La Buena Supermercado (Kitchen) | 01/19/2022 | 73 | 512 W STASSNEY LN AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.20794, -97.78032) |
| Asadas Grill & Cocktails | 01/17/2023 | 73 | 501 W CANYON RIDGE DR AUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.40326, -97.67259) |
| New Sitara Indian Cuisine | 01/11/2023 | 73 | 1779 W WELLS BRANCH PKWYAUSTIN, TX 78728 (30.43532, -97.67439) |
| Paul Martin’s American Grill | 01/09/2023 | 73 | 3120 PALM WAY AUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.40257, -97.72129) |
| Park at the Domain, The | 01/09/2023 | 73 | 11601 DOMAIN DR AUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.40281, -97.72408) |
| Citizen Eatery | 01/05/2023 | 73 | 5011 BURNET RD AUSTIN, TX 78756 (30.32151, -97.73858) |
| Hwy 969 Food Mart | 01/04/2023 | 73 | 6401 FM 969 RDAUSTIN, TX 78725 (30.28483, -97.66051) |
| Circle K Store #2704688 | 08/12/2022 | 73 | 11000 FM 2222 RDAUSTIN, TX 78726 (30.39682, -97.84907) |
| PF – Kumar’s Austin | 05/12/2022 | 73 | 15803 WINDERMERE DR PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660 (30.44655, -97.64841) |
| Sushi Junai 2 | 04/11/2022 | 73 | 2500 W PARMER LN AUSTIN, TX 78727 (30.41892, -97.70192) |
| Taquerias Arandinas | 03/11/2022 | 73 | 700 W WILLIAM CANNON DR AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.19757, -97.78794) |
| La Mexicana | 02/11/2022 | 73 | 5717 S IH AUSTIN, TX 78744 |
| Green Mesquite – South Park Meadows | 02/11/2022 | 73 | 9900 S IH AUSTIN, TX 78748 |
| Grove, The | 05/10/2022 | 73 | 6317 FM 2244 RD AUSTIN, TX 78746 (30.29661, -97.83176) |
| Perfect 10 Men’s Club | 05/10/2022 | 73 | 16511 BRATTON LN AUSTIN, TX 78728 (30.47074, -97.67436) |
| Hyatt Place Austin Arboretum | 03/10/2022 | 73 | 3612 TUDOR BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.38423, -97.7377) |
| Mi Pueblito Market | 02/10/2022 | 73 | 2030 E OLTORF ST AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.2306, -97.7322) |
| Xian Noodles | 03/09/2022 | 73 | 3401 ESPERANZA XINGAUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.40064, -97.72695) |
| Full Circle Bar | 03/08/2022 | 73 | 1810 E 12TH STAUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.27368, -97.7204) |
| Gandhi Bazar 620 & Curry In Hurry | 02/08/2022 | 73 | 12809 N FM 620 RD AUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.46617, -97.80322) |
| Rummaan Mediterranean | 12/07/2022 | 73 | 11200 LAKELINE MALL DR AUSTIN, TX 78613 (30.47181, -97.80337) |
| Sushi Zushi | 06/07/2022 | 73 | 3221 FEATHERGRASS CTAUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.39497, -97.72773) |
| Casa Maria | 10/06/2022 | 73 | 4327 S 1ST ST AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.22132, -97.77223) |
| Taqueria Arandas #3 | 09/06/2022 | 73 | 6534 BURNET RD AUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.34151, -97.73919) |
| Cover 3 | 09/06/2022 | 73 | 2700 W ANDERSON LN AUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.3581, -97.73512) |
| Velvet Taco | 10/05/2022 | 73 | 11501 ROCK ROSE AVE AUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.40141, -97.72264) |
| Las Cazuelas | 08/04/2022 | 73 | 1701 E CESAR CHAVEZ STAUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.25774, -97.72638) |
| Rusty Cannon Pub | 11/02/2022 | 73 | 730 W STASSNEY LN AUSTIN, TX 78745 (30.20902, -97.78285) |
| Sushi Junai 2 | 08/02/2022 | 73 | 2500 W PARMER LN AUSTIN, TX 78727 (30.41892, -97.70192) |
| Roland Soul Food | 06/02/2022 | 73 | 1311 CHESTNUT AVE AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.27618, -97.71637) |
| Chen Z Noodle House | 11/01/2022 | 73 | 6705 W US 290 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78735 (30.23395, -97.86665) |
| Shuck Me | 11/01/2022 | 73 | 10817 FM 2222 RD AUSTIN, TX 78730 (30.39539, -97.84672) |
| Tortilleria El Taquito | 09/01/2022 | 73 | 8610 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.35483, -97.70361) |
| Shack Food Corner | 06/01/2022 | 73 | 1167 WEBBERVILLE RDAUSTIN, TX 78721 (30.27764, -97.68584) |
| Casa Arandinas | 03/01/2022 | 73 | 1700 GRAND AVENUE PKWYAUSTIN, TX 78660 (30.45631, -97.66074) |
| Panda Express #1319 | 03/01/2022 | 73 | 5764 AIRPORT BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.32148, -97.71429) |
| BC – Madam Mam’s Thai Cuisine | 12/20/2022 | 74 | 3929 MARKET ST BEE CAVE, TX 78738 (30.30778, -97.93707) |
| Phonatic | 12/20/2022 | 74 | 2525 W ANDERSON LN AUSTIN, TX 78757 (30.35693, -97.73259) |
| India Gate | 11/29/2022 | 74 | 12636 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78759 (30.4312, -97.76428) |
| Zaika | 11/22/2022 | 74 | 9025 RESEARCH BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78758 (30.37259, -97.72383) |
| OH K DOG | 11/14/2022 | 74 | 6929 AIRPORT BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78752 (30.33672, -97.71832) |
| Green Mango by Thai Spice | 10/25/2022 | 74 | 8300 N FM 620 RD AUSTIN, TX 78726 (30.42117, -97.84529) |
| Kerbey Lane | 10/24/2022 | 74 | 2606 GUADALUPE ST AUSTIN, TX 78705 (30.2912, -97.74129) |
| New Twin Creek Grocery | 09/29/2022 | 74 | 16419 FM 969 RD AUSTIN, TX 78653 (30.25182, -97.55846) |
| Capt Benny’s Seafood | 09/22/2022 | 74 | 5700 N IH SVRD SB AUSTIN, TX 78751 |
| Express Food Mart #7 | 09/21/2022 | 74 | 10500 N LAMAR BLVDAUSTIN, TX 78753 (30.37405, -97.69127) |
| El Michoacano Mexican Rest. | 08/29/2022 | 74 | 2701 E SHAUSTIN, TX 78617 |
| Moreliana Meat Market | 07/28/2022 | 74 | 5405 S PLEASANT VALLEY RD AUSTIN, TX 78744 (30.19352, -97.7446) |
| PF – Fresh Donuts | 07/22/2022 | 74 | 18900 N HEATHERWILDE BLVD PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660 (30.48076, -97.61624) |
| Don Juan Mexican Restaurant | 07/19/2022 | 74 | 2506 E BEN WHITE BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78741 (30.21605, -97.73575) |
| Quattro Gatti Restaurant | 07/19/2022 | 74 | 908 CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.27119, -97.74164) |
| Buffalo Wild Wings #621 | 07/13/2022 | 74 | 13000 N IH AUSTIN, TX 78753 |
| Ebisu Japanese Restaurant | 06/28/2022 | 74 | 13376 N US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.44696, -97.78921) |
| LW – Cafe Lago | 06/24/2022 | 74 | 1200 LAKEWAY DRLAKEWAY, TX 78734 (30.36263, -97.98242) |
| Market Express | 06/16/2022 | 74 | 13600 FM 973 SUITE 100 MANORTX 78653 (30.35823, -97.53326) |
| Higher Ground | 06/15/2022 | 74 | 720 CONGRESS AVEAUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.2697, -97.7422) |
| Gandhi Bazar 620 & Curry In Hurry | 06/14/2022 | 74 | 12809 N FM 620 RD AUSTIN, TX 78750 (30.46617, -97.80322) |
| Ramen Tatsu-Ya comal | 06/14/2022 | 74 | 1600 E 6TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78702 (30.26298, -97.72638) |
| Hotel Ella | 05/24/2022 | 74 | 1900 RIO GRANDE STAUSTIN, TX 78705 (30.28307, -97.74513) |
| Mai Thai | 05/16/2022 | 74 | 207 SAN JACINTO BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78701 (30.26436, -97.74152) |
| Austin Diner | 05/13/2022 | 74 | 5222 BURNET RD AUSTIN, TX 78756 (30.3243, -97.73995) |
| Man Pasand Supermarket-Kitchen | 04/28/2022 | 74 | 13945 N US 183 HWY AUSTIN, TX 78717 (30.47186, -97.7978) |
| Ojos Locos Sports Cantina | 04/26/2022 | 74 | 7522 N IH SVRD SB BLDG B AUSTIN, TX 78752 |
| Wendy’s W114/8076 | 04/25/2022 | 74 | 6247 MC NEIL DRAUSTIN, TX 78727 (30.44228, -97.74649) |
| Don Dario’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | 04/21/2022 | 74 | 8801 S IHSVRD NB AUSTIN, TX 78744 |
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