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Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from May 16-31:

Fresh Prep, 2467 W. Roundbunch Rd., A, Bridge City - Score - 100

Exxon Food Mart #1, 7120 IH-10 W., McLewis - Found fajita beef/spanish rice out of proper temperatures; mold found on all drink dispensers; ice scoop laying on top of ice inside machine; chemicals stored on food storage shelves; dates needed on all products; no hand washing sink inside kitchen area; sink was inside storage room; back storage room needs to be cleaned of broken or unused equipment; store has sign stating not to throw toilet tissue inside the toilet and to use the trash can next to toilet - sign to be removed. Score - 85

Best Western Plus, 165 E. Courtland St., Vidor - Paper towels needed at hand washing station; several gnats found on bananas. Score - 97

Holiday Inn Express, 2069 IH-10 W., Vidor - Found cooked eggs out of proper temperatures; several gnats found throughout. Score - 96

Family Dollar # 10335, 3695 N. Main St., Vidor - Score - 100

Pizza Hut #2721, 580 N. Main St., Vidor - Storage shelves throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; water coming up from under the floor tiles, need to be repaired near mop sink; need to clean and organize the outside storage building. Score - 98

Donut Hole, 1613 16th St., Orange - Found eggs and sausage out of proper temperatures; no record of time found on holding kolaches. Score - 94

Sonic Drive Inn, 3103 N. 16th St., Orange - Slime found inside ice machine; not sanitizing dishes - employee found only rinsing dishes off, old food still on dishes; hand sink dripping water; lots of flies found throughout; employee drinks/phone chargers not properly stored; all foods need to be covered inside coolers/freezers; area around fryers need to be cleaned of old grease; floors, walls and ceilings throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; missing floor grout; score does not reflect condition of store. Follow ups required by inspector. Score - 89

Mi Casa Mexican Grill, 110 Strickland Dr., Orange - Found white cheese out of proper temperatures; restaurant cooling cooked beans on top of counter - need to be in an ice bath; dates needed on all product inside reach in coolers. Score - 93

Bobcat Snowcone Stand, 9908 FM 105, Orangefield - Pre-opening inspeaction. No score.

Yahwey's Buffet, 10930 Hwy. 12, Mauriceville - Pre-opening inspection. No score.

Tradition's Daycare, 19400 Hwy. 62, Orange - Score - 100

The Fajita Factory, 2198 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Ice scoop laying inside ice machine- need to store inside container or have the handle up inside the machine; need to date all products inside coolers/freezers; no soap or towels found at hand washing station - management corrected immediately; employee food and drinks improperly stored - drinks required to have a lid and a straw. Score - 92

Texas Country Store #3, 1805 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Damaged ceiling tiles found throughout; dust buildup found on all air vents. Score - 99

Market Basket #3, 2005 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Pulled several expired foods from shelves; floors inside walk-in milk cooler need to be cleaned of old foods; damaged ceiling tiles found throughout; back storage room needs to be cleaned of old trash and needs to be organized. Score - 95

Deli- Fryers need to be cleaned of old grease; floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; all floor drains need to be cleaned more often of old food/dirt. Score - 98

CVS Pharmacy #6374, 290 Strickland Dr., Orange - Reach in freezer had ice buildup along door and on product, need to repair; inside reach in cooler under milk/eggs needs to be cleaned, including all shelves. Score - 97

Star and Crescent Moon, 2201 W. Park Ave., Orange - Score - 100

Carl's Jr., 288 Strickland Dr., Orange - Walk in freezer found with ice build up on strorage shelves, walls, motor needs repair; several gnats found in back storage area of store; employee drink found sitting on storage shelf without lid/straw; floors and equipment throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; standing water found under drink station with live electricity, wires need immediate attention. Score - 95

Dollar General #44640, 1390 N. Main St., Vidor - Missing hot water faucet- found inside employee restroom- need to repair; lots of spider webs found along wall/ceiling inside store; damaged/missing ceiling tiles found throughout; need to clean and organize back storage area of store. Score - 96

Church's Fried Chicken, 7409 IH-10 E., Orange - Old/brown lettuce found; rusted storage shelves where clean dishes are stored; dates needed on all product; front reach in cooler holding water; employee drink found sitting on top of cutting board; food stored on floor in walk in freezer; outside dumpster needs to be cleaned of old trash; vent-a-hood, area around fryers and floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods (immediately); missing ceiling tiles/floor grout; score does not reflect condition of store. Follow-up visits required. Score - 85

Pilot Travel Center #431, 2205 Hwy. 62, Orange - Floors inside walk in cooler need to be cleaned of old food/trash. Score - 99