The Inspection Services Department carries out the general health & safety inspections of occupancies requiring a health permit within the jurisdiction of the City of Nacogdoches. The primary function of the Health Inspector is the interpretation, inspection and field compliance efforts of the technical codes and laws. These codes and laws are Federal, State and Local. In addition the Health Inspector with support from the Inspection Services Department carries out the responsibility of data entry, account billing and record keeping.

North Street Corridor Sees Mixed Results in Latest Health Inspections

Recent health inspections across the North Street corridor and surrounding areas produced a wide range of results, from perfect scores to double‑digit demerits. Inspector Ke’ conducted all evaluations, noting both compliance and areas needing improvement.

Perfect Score

Panda Express — 1602 North Street

0 demerits
Panda Express earned a flawless inspection, receiving 100% compliance with no violations observed.

Low to Moderate Demerits

Newk’s — 3609 North Street

2 demerits

• One ceiling vent needed cleaning
• Scoops required proper storage (corrected on site)
• One spatula discarded (corrected on site)

Insomnia Cookies — 2407 North Street, Suite 101

2 demerits

• Paper towels needed at handwash sink

Family Dollar — 3810 North Street

3 demerits

• One canned food item discarded (corrected on site)
• Repairs needed: toilet seat, damaged bathroom flooring, additional bathroom maintenance

IHOP — 4117 North Street

3 demerits

• Battery needed for handwash sink dispenser
• One damaged floor area observed

El Taco Salsa — 4512 North Street

3 demerits

• Two spatulas discarded (corrected on site)
• Paper towels needed at handwash sink

Moderate Demerits

Taqueria Mi Rancho Food Truck — Fredonia Brewery Property

5 demerits

• Utensils stored improperly in handwash sink
• One spatula discarded
• Cooler bases needed cleaning
• Proper hair restraint required
  Note: Commissary, paperwork, logs, and receipts were all compliant.

Sonic Drive-In — 2903 North Street

6 demerits

• Paper towels needed at front handwash sink
• One ceiling vent needed cleaning
• Several damaged floor areas
• Dumpster lids left open; scattered trash and excess grease on grease bin
• One bathroom lacked toilet paper

Papa John’s Pizza — 2702 North Street

7 demerits

• Anti-siphon valve/backflow preventer needed for outside hose bibb
• Accurate visible thermometer required for walk-in cooler
• Prep scoops needed proper storage
• Walk-in cooler door interior damaged

Taquitos El Jalisciense — 3217 North Street

9 demerits

• Anti-siphon valve/backflow preventer needed
• Use-by dates missing
• Cups stored in handwash sink
• Damaged flooring and ceiling tiles
• One knife discarded (corrected on site)

High Demerits

Super Yummy — 4604 North Street, Suite 110

14 demerits
Violations included:

• Improper storage of food containers in kitchen, walk-in coolers, and freezers
• Employee drinks in prep area lacking proper covers
• Missing cap on cleaning solution
• Handwash sink blocked and not kept empty
• Inadequate hot water (corrected on site)
• Low water pressure in men’s restroom
• One spatula discarded (corrected on site)
• Dumpster lids left open; scattered trash behind dumpsters
• Cooler bases needed cleaning

Ken’s #4 — 911 West Main

16 demerits
Violations included:

Bathroom lacked paper towels

Missing labels on self-serve prepackaged foods

Numerous prepackaged items discarded (corrected on site)

Unused, non-working equipment on premises

Missing use-by dates on several products (corrected on site)

Thermometers needed for all freezers

Bathroom lacked adequate hot water

Shelves needed cleaning; clutter on sales floor and storage areas

Dumpster lids left open

Water-damaged ceiling tiles

Inspection Report