Pink slime, cockroaches, moldy foods and more found during restaurant inspections

The following restaurants were recently evaluated by the Knox County Health Department. Restaurant scores may change with follow-up visits. For more information on health scores visit http://apps.health.tn.gov/EHInspections.

Knox County Health Department

Perfect score

Mario's Pizza, 10943 Kingston Pike: 100

Sweet P's Catering Kitchen, 3336 Sevier Ave.: 100

D&B Hotdogs, 8909 Oak Ridge Highway: 100

Subway, 7335 Tazewell Pike: 100

Violations

Surin of Thailand, 6213 Kingston Pike. Violations: Toxic substances not properly stored and identified: 95

Barberitos, 215 Brookview Centre Way. Violations: Toxic substances not properly stored and identified: 95

McDonald's, 327 Lovell Road. Violations: Employee did not wash hands between touching raw meat and ready-to-eat foods; ice scoop holder dirty; water in dishwasher not at proper temperature: 93

Marriott Hotel Knoxville (bar), 501 E. Hill Ave. Violations: Mold growing in stored blender; utensils left in dirty water; mold buildup inside lip of ice machine: 93

Fulin Asian Cuisine, 2060 Town Center Blvd. Violations: Molding eggplant found in cooler; dirty freezer floor; dirty cooler door; employee food and medicines stored above food in cooler: 93

More:Spring menu additions include pasta, steak, burger, milkshake, cocktails and more

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, 6741 Kingston Pike. Violations: Employee loaded dirty dishes and pulled clean dishes without washing hands; employee drink improperly stored next to equipment: 93

Panera Bread, 11361 Parkside Drive. Violations: No paper liner between bread and  basket; wicker bread basket was dirty; foods held at room temperature: 93

Babalu Tacos and Tapas, 412 S. Gay St. Violations: Clean utensils stored in dirty container; can opener dirty with oxidized food debris; wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer: 92

Chesapeake's, 500 Henley St. Violations: Clean utensils stored in dirty container; no working sanitization method in dishwasher; buildup on food scales: 92

Aubrey's Restaurant, 9208 Middlebrook Pike. Violations: Dirty dishes stacked with clean; pink slime and mold in ice machine; faulty cooler door preventing proper temperature control: 90

Zaxby's, 11636 Parkside Drive. Violations: Cups of slaw held at improper temperature; clean and stored lettuce spinner was dirty: 90

Arby's, 408 Lovell Road. Violations: Sliced tomatoes held at improper temperature; slicer blade not cleaned properly: 90

University of Tennessee Conference Center, 600 Henley St. Violations: Food items date marked in March still in cooler; no sanitizer in dishwasher; improper water temperature in dishwasher: 90 

Mellow Mushroom, 635 Campbell Station Road. Violations: Food chopper not being disassembled for proper cleaning; no date mark on turkey product; handle of scoop was in sugar: 89

Calhoun's, 6515 Kingston Pike. Violations: Heavy debris buildup on food slicer; inconsistent use of food date marking system; buildup on lid to ice machine: 89

Nixon's Deli, 7419 Middlebrook Pike. Violations: Buildup found in icemaker; wiping cloths not in sanitizer; employee items stored over food and equipment; food not stored 6 inches above floor: 88

Anaba Japanese Cuisine, 9405 Northshore Drive. Violations: Pink slime buildup in ice machine; raw fish improperly stored above cooked chicken; employee drink improperly stored on make line; toxic substances not properly stored and labeled; employee cut lettuce without using gloves: 88

More:Steamboat on Central brings signature sandwiches back to Knoxville's center city

McDonald's, 11205 Kingston Pike. Violations: Employee touched raw beef and utensils without washing hands; raw meat stored over ready-to-eat foods; employee drink stored on prep counter: 88

Asian Hibachi, 7741 S. Northshore Drive. Violations: Employee handled raw chicken and ready-to-eat food without proper handwashing; molded foods in walk-in cooler; cooler shelves dirty with food debris; debris-covered dishes stored with clean dishes; multiple rags on counter instead of stored in sanitizer; food items not properly labeled: 85

Market House Cafe, 36 Market Square. Violations: Dirty food slicer; toxic chemicals improperly stored and identified; date marked foods held longer than 7 days: 85

Blue Coast Grill and Bar, 37 Market St. Violations: Not following proper food thawing methods; buildup in reach-in freezer; clean utensils stored in dirty container; chemicals stored without labeling: 84

Kichi Sushi & Noodles, 7600 Kingston Pike. Violations: Mold in ice machine; mold particles found in ice; dirty rags not being properly sanitized; molded zucchini found in cooler; employee drink improperly stored on prep table; cockroaches in kitchen, flour and cornstarch: 76

Pero's on the Hill, 7706 Northshore Drive. Violations: Six pounds off sausage and 2 pounds of ham was discarded due to holding at improper temperature; raw chicken improperly stored above beef; employee touched raw food and ready-to-eat food without washing hands; multiple foods missing proper date marking; multiple food items kept longer than 7 days; food slicer has heavy debris buildup; employee eating on make line; employee drink stored on prep table; multiple rags not being held in sanitizer: 73

Osaka Hibachi and Sushi, 3349 Sutherland Ave.: Raw meats stored next to and over cooked meats, vegetables and sauces; molding onions found in walk-in cooler; heavy buildup on multiple food slicers and shredders; foods stored on floor of walk-in cooler; no time and date marking on sushi rice; clean bowls and plates stored with build-up; wet cloths not held in sanitizer; employees not following proper handwashing policy and procedures: 65

Support local journalism. Subscribe today!