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.
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Local health inspector conducted routine inspections the week of March 20, issuing demerits to several South Street and North Street food businesses while one mobile vendor earned a perfect score.
Dollar General – South Street
2003 South Street — 8 demerits
Violations included lack of adequate hot water at three sinks and missing paper towels in the restroom. The inspector also noted damaged restroom walls and a water‑damaged ceiling tile, a leaking mop sink, and scattered trash around the dumpster area. One canned food item was discarded on site.
“ADEQUATE HOT WATER NEEDED AT THREE SINKS”
El Monkey Loko
930 South Street — 12 demerits
The restaurant received the highest number of violations this week. Several issues were corrected immediately, including installing an anti‑siphon valve and relabeling a spray bottle. Other violations included missing thermometers in cold‑holding units, improperly stored scoops, damaged flooring, and the absence of a required four‑hour rule chart for open salsas.
“NEED ANTI SIPHON VALVE FOR OUTSIDE HOSE BIBB — CORRECTED ON SITE”
Chilly Fillmore’s
2023 North Street — 2 demerits
A single violation was noted: missing paper towels at a handwashing sink, which was corrected during the inspection.
“PAPER TOWELS NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK — CORRECTED ON SITE”
Starbucks #10846
2021 North Street — 2 demerits
One milk product was discarded on site after being flagged by the inspector.
“DISCARDED ONE MILK PRODUCT — CORRECTED ON SITE”
Pizza Hut #2 Delivery Location – University Drive
3102 North University Drive — 2 demerits
Violations included the need to wipe down a wall above the three‑compartment sink and several damaged floor and wall areas.
“WIPE DOWN WALL ABOVE THREE(3) COMPARTMENT SINK”
Swirl and Swig Drink Food Truck
1626 North University Drive (parking lot) — 0 demerits
The only business to earn a perfect score this week, Swirl and Swig was found 100 percent compliant, with all paperwork, logs, and commissary records up to date.
“100 PERCENT COMPLIANT… COMMISSARY IS COMPLIANT”
If you want, I can also format this as a police‑brief style roundup, add subheads, or create a shorter social‑media‑ready version.and ensure safe environments for customers,” said a department spokesperson. All establishments were given guidance on addressing the violations promptly, with follow-up checks possible if needed.
Inspection Report