WHERE BOERNE EATS: A CLOSER LOOK
Pie shops, doughnut stops and coffeehouses make the grade
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets twice monthly with Kendall County Health Inspector Brenda Bell and her staff, to bring us our newest feature, “Where Boerne Eats: A Closer Look.”
The holiday season brings out the sweet tooth for many of us. Whether folks are craving a glazed doughnut or a steaming cup of coffee or hot cocoa, Boerne has no shortage of options.
To ensure favorite stops are following food-safety regulations, Kendall County Health Inspector David Sueltenfuss visited some local coffee shops and bakeries. Here is a look at what he found.
On the Grind, 1357 S. Main St.
Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Originally founded in Oregon, this coffee shop spread its roots to South Texas, serving hot coffee blends and iced-energy fusions. On the Grind’s java blends offer a variety of flavors: caramel, Irish cream, coconut, cinnamon, white chocolate, and – just in time for the holidays – s’mores.
In addition, On the Grind offers decaffeinated alternatives for each of its coffee selections.
Sueltenfuss made a few observations during a recent inspection: The ice machine was not clean inside the ice bin, the shelves in the walk-in cooler needed sprucing up and the previous inspection had not been posted.
The staff took action to correct these items, according to reports.
Score: 95 Tootie Pie Co., 1445 S. Main St., Suite 120 Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday– Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday Tootie Pie Co. began in the 1980s, when founder Ruby Lorraine “Tootie” Feagan started baking and selling pies from her home, and later from a small shop in Medina. Now, with two locations – one in Boerne and one in Dripping Springs — the shop’s menu stays true to her original recipes, offering customers whole pies to bring to dinner or special occasions.
Popular pie flavors include apple crumble, buttermilk chess, cherry, chocolate pecan, coconut cream and heavenly chocolate pie.
Sueltenfuss noted one item during his visit: The floor in the walk-in freezer was not clean. Under his watch, the staff took care of that issue.
Score: 99
Barker & Wortman, 420 W. Bandera Road
Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday Shoppers at H-E-B plus! at 420 W. Bandera Road can enjoy a cup of coffee at Barker & Wortman, a company started by Casey Barker and Sean Wortman in 2012. With each serving of java, the two owners said they hope to share the message of Jesus Christ. Along with its coffee menu, the shop sells rustic, wooden signs engraved with biblical and inspirational messages.
Sueltenfuss made several observations during his visit: The ice machine showed heavy pink mildew; the handwashing station was not being used due to a blackened sink; no certified food manager on-site; no food-handler certificates for the employees; no internal thermometer in the refrigerator; the hand sink was inaccessible; and the shelves in the refrigerator had mildew and mold.
Sueltenfuss gave an employee the list of observations to correct.
Score: 85
Shipley Do-Nuts, 1560 River Road
Hours: 5 a.m. to noon Monday– Saturday, 5-11 a.m. Sunday This year, Shipley is offering a “holiday box” providing customers with an assortment of flavored doughnuts: four cherry iced, four white iced and four green iced, all with what the multi-state chain calls “festive sprinklers.” To accompany the sweet treats, Shipley also offers savory breakfast items, including a variety of stuffed kolaches.
Sueltenfuss marked off a few points, citing no certified food manager on duty and noting the previous health inspection had not been posted.
Score: 95 All inspections are part of the public record.
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