COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Sofia’s Antojitos on North Academy Boulevard failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors found 13 violations, including moldy bread and flies in the kitchen. According to the inspection report, an inspector opened a cabinet and found six loaves of moldy bread. The inspector also observed flies in the kitchen,
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – One Chinese restaurant in the Security-Widefield area failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors documented several handwashing and glove-use violations. Meanwhile, three local restaurants earned perfect scores in this week’s Restaurant Roundup, including a coffee shop on South Eighth Street that says cleanliness and community are both part
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A new downtown bar failed its first health inspection with seven violations, while several Colorado Springs-area restaurants earned high marks, including one Thai restaurant that received a perfect score. Stoney’s cited for seven violations Stoney’s Bar and Grill, located on North Tejon Street, failed its first health inspection after
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs could soon find itself on one of the culinary world’s most prestigious lists. The Michelin Guide is expected to announce its Colorado selections next Monday, Sept. 14, potentially marking the first time restaurants in Colorado Springs receive recognition from the famed dining guide. KRDO13 spoke with local food critic
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A dart bar on the southeast side of Colorado Springs failed its recent routine health inspection with some concerning violations. Meanwhile, a familiar sub shop got another high score! Low scores: Murray Street Darts, located on North Murray Boulevard, failed its recent routine health inspection with 13 violations. According
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs Chinese restaurant is facing another round of health violations after failing a surprise inspection, while a local bakery is celebrating a perfect score. Dragon King cited for more than a dozen violations You may remember Dragon King, located at Powers Boulevard and Galley Road, from a
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This week’s Restaurant Roundup is all about pizza, wings and some notable health inspection scores across Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. Basil & Barley racks up 10 violations, quickly turns things around Basil & Barley in the Briargate area failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors found 10 violations. Among the concerns were
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs taco shop that earned a perfect health inspection score last year is now working to correct more than a dozen violations after its most recent inspection. Taco Express cited for 13 violations The Taco Express on Voyager Parkway received a perfect score during its health inspection in
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A routine health inspection found several food safety violations at an eastside chicken restaurant, while several other local eateries earned top marks for cleanliness —including one downtown deli that received a perfect score! BB.Q Chicken cited for food safety violations BB.Q Chicken, located inside the Walmart near Powers Boulevard and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Both the lowest- and highest-scoring restaurants this week serve tacos. Rudy’s Little Hideaway fails routine inspection, improves on re-inspection Rudy’s Little Hideaway on South Eighth Street failed its recent routine health inspection after inspectors documented 11 violations. According to the inspection report, inspectors found several food safety concerns, including: Raw
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A local restaurant has reopened after temporarily closing due to multiple health code violations, while another familiar Colorado Springs destination is being recognized for a flawless health inspection. Tokki reopens after passing re-inspection Tokki, located on E Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, was temporarily closed following a routine health inspection that resulted
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A popular fast-food restaurant in northern Colorado Springs is facing scrutiny after a recent health inspection found several employee hygiene violations, including improper handwashing and unsafe food handling practices. Meanwhile, three local restaurants earned perfect inspection scores, highlighting strong food safety practices across the city. Smashburger Cited for Handwashing and
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A Chinese restaurant in Fountain is facing renewed scrutiny after failing a recent routine health inspection with multiple violations. Meanwhile, a popular local doughnut shop is earning praise for both its cleanliness and growing community support! Szechwan Panda Fails Routine Health Inspection Szechwan Panda on Mesa Ridge Parkway failed
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A taco restaurant on the east side of town has been temporarily shut down after health inspectors discovered numerous violations during a routine inspection. The closure is the latest in a concerning pattern of noncompliance at the location. Meanwhile, one of the area’s busiest restaurants continues to impress inspectors
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs food market failed its recent health inspection after live cockroaches were found inside the facility. Low scores: Hacienda Market and Taqueria on South Circle Drive received a failing score during a routine health inspection after inspectors identified 11 violations. According to the inspection report, neither handwashing
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – This week on Restaurant Roundup, a repeat offender is once again drawing scrutiny from the health department. Meanwhile, a diner on the northeast side of town is serving up a blast from the past — along with plenty of flavor. Coal Mine Dragon Fails Inspection Again Coal Mine Dragon
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Mexican restaurant in Northeast Colorado Springs was temporarily closed after failing its recent routine health inspection with over 20 violations. Meanwhile, we’re highlighting a different kind of high score this week! Low scores: Las Palmita on N Carefree Circle was forced to close its doors and reassess the situation
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Vietnamese restaurant failed its recent health inspection with over a dozen violations. Meanwhile, one French bakery is getting praised for its spotless kitchen and endless menu! Low scores: House of Saigon on S 21st Street failed its recent routine health inspection with 14 violations. An employee reportedly handled trash,
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A local pub manager wasn’t aware they failed their recent routine health inspection until we showed up. Meanwhile, a Colorado Springs ice cream classic is racking up the high scores! Low scores: The Public House at The Alexander on N Nevada Avenue failed its recent routine health inspection with
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Health inspectors reported a cockroach sighting at a taco shop on the east side of Colorado Springs in addition to 20 other violations. Meanwhile, a gastropub is serving up ambiance and award-winning food! Low scores: El Rey Del Taco on S Academy Boulevard recently failed its routine health inspection with
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