WHERE BOERNE EATS: A CLOSER LOOK
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets every week with Kendall County Health Inspector Brenda Bell and her staff, to bring us our newest feature, “Where Boerne Eats: A Closer Look.”
Kendall County Health Department remains dedicated to ensuring the safety of restaurants, eateries and bars across the county. For the month of August, four places came under the watchful eye of health inspector David Sueltenfuss, and each one got a mark of approval: Black Board Bar B Q, Subway, Schlotzsky’s and N’s Thai Food.
Let’s start with Black Board Bar B Q, which had its inspection on Aug. 1. The Sisterdale Road restaurant serves barbecue classics like brisket, sausage and smoked turkey.
Points for the health inspection were taken off for several TCS foods below 135 degrees, an ice machine that was building some mildew — a common occurrence for most ice machines, according to Sueltenfuss — several expired foods that had not yet been discarded, and the presence of flies.
Black Board Bar B Q made sure to take corrective action onsite, disposing of foods that were expired, hair nets were put back on, and cleaning commenced. Their overall score was a solid 84.
Next up, N’s Thai Food on Adler Road, which offers authentic Thai dishes in the Texas Hill Country.
Several points were docked for expired foods and unclean areas, like the ice bin for the soda dispenser and the dish sinks. Still, N’s Thai came through with an 88, making sure to listen to Sueltenfuss’s guidance and make all necessary corrections while he was on site.
Schlotzky’s may be known for their sandwiches, but their menu also offers a variety of calzones, pizzas, soups and salads.
The health inspector found some meats and cheeses that needed to be moved back into the cooler and noted that both ice machines were beginning to show mildew growth. The restaurant staff took immediate action by dumping the ice out and only restored the ice back when the health inspector gave his approval.
With a reminder to wear beard restraints, Schlotzsky’s made it through with an impressive 88.
Lastly: the staple Subway on South Main Street. In addition to their sub sandwiches are protein bowls, wraps, pizzas and breakfast items.
Sueltenfuss discovered several TCS foods that needed to be placed back into the walk-in cooler to be at the right temperature, and several unworking thermometers.
Also found: chicken being thawed under running water next to a sink filled with soap and unclean dishes. When everything was thoroughly corrected, Subway earned itself an 87.
The Kendall County Health Department regularly inspects local eateries and food-dispensing stores, to make sure Boerne residents have an enjoyable, healthy experience when dining. We’ll be keeping you posted on the next few inspections, so stay tuned.
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