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Health/Safety - Archives - 2011

Health department inspections: December 19-23

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | December 27, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
ANGELA'S SNACK BAR	873	MILLER	12/19/2011	87
BANH MI #1	3212	JUPITER	12/20/2011	60
CARL'S JR	550	INTERSTATE 30	12/19/2011	81
EAST WEST GENERAL STORE (6954)	6541	DUCK CREEK	12/19/2011	83
GARLAND KID'S ACADEMY	244	BARNES	12/20/2011	79
GRANDY'S (4008)	2155	NORTHWEST	12/19/2011	61
HU TIEU MI VIETNAMESE	4425	WALNUT	12/20/2011	61
NEW CENTURY MONTESSORI ACADEMY	1625	FERRIS	12/19/2011	93
NUTRITIONAL CLUB LOS AMIGO	2017	SATURN	12/20/2011	96
OCEAN BUFFET	1328	CENTERVILLE	12/19/2011	38
PALETERIA MICHOACANA	1618	FIRST	12/19/2011	93
RACETRAC #582	2602	LAVON	12/20/2011	83
UPTOWN POPCORN, LLC	201	GOLD	12/19/2011	83

Health department inspections: December 12-16

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | December 19, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
A TASTE OF ITALY	2210	BUCKINGHAM	12/13/2011	76
BABE'S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE	1456	BELTLINE	12/14/2011	75
BAKERY... BY GEORGE	4133	BROADWAY	12/14/2011	85
CRAZY CATFISH	805	CENTERVILLE	12/15/2011	75
CUQUITA'S RESTAURANT	1957	NORTHWEST	12/14/2011	33
HUBBARD'S CUBBARD	901	MAIN	12/13/2011	73
LA PALOMA RESTAURANT	3545	WALNUT	12/12/2011	61
NAM HUA VIETNAMESE CUISINE INC.	3112	JUPITER	12/15/2011	77
PANDA-JR CHINESE RESTAURANT	834	BELTLINE	12/15/2011	71
QUAN MAI	3801	WALNUT	12/13/2011	74
QUIKTRIP #906	4906	JUPITER	12/14/2011	88
QUOC HUONG RESTAURANT	3112	JUPITER	12/12/2011	62
S K FOOD MART	1420	GLENBROOK	12/15/2011	74
SUBZI MANDI	4550	BUCKINGHAM	12/12/2011	71
TOM THUMB #2561	925	NORTHWEST	12/14/2011	73
TRAK 10	3420	WALNUT	12/14/2011	75

Rein in holiday stress

Kim Everett | December 13, 2011

Some of the biggest causes of holiday stress include: increased physical demands, more demands on your time, unrealistic expectations, and family conflicts. There are parties to attend, cards to send, meals to cook, friends and family to visit, gifts to buy, and the list continues. There isn’t enough time in a day to get everything done.

Add unrealistic expectations of how the holiday is supposed to be to the already unmanageable physical demands and lack of time, and the results can be disastrous.

In addition, more time is spent with family during the holidays, which can result in old feelings, conflicts and emotions surfacing, expectations of family members to behave a certain way, and feelings of disappointment when they do not.

Decrease family drama by practicing a few simple strategies:

Hold your tongue. It’s alright to let things go sometimes.
Remind yourself that everyone is stressed and that it is often better to practice forgiveness and accept your family for who they are. Every conflict doesn’t always have to be aired out.
Make allowances for the fact that your opinion of how to celebrate might not be the same as other family members’ opinions.
Be as agreeable as possible without allowing yourself to be bullied. Saying yes when you really want to say no will cause resentment and ill feelings.

To decrease the physical demands, as well as demands on your time, try the following:

Define what a meaningful holiday consists of.
Be mindful of the moment. Don’t be in a rush.
Set limits. Decide how many parties/activities your family can realistically attend.
Reserve time to help others by volunteering at a homeless shelter, providing food for needy families, visiting shut-ins or nursing home residents.
Don’t put things off until the last minute.
Stay on your regular routine as much as possible.
Take 15 minutes a day to relax alone.
Watch your diet. The more fats and sugar you consume, the lower your energy level will be.

Use the following ideas to rein in your expectations:

Remember that the perfect holidays you see on television are just that – on television.
Don’t be upset if something goes wrong – it’s not the end of the world if your pie doesn’t turn out right or if the rolls get a little too brown.
Let it be OK that everyone is different, with different ideas. Their version of the “best holiday ever” might not be the same as yours.
Do not expect family members and friends to act the way you think they should act.
Instead of expecting things to be perfect, adjust your attitude to one of making the best of whatever happens.
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Keep things in perspective. If something goes wrong, ask yourself if it will matter in five years.
Keep your sense of humor.

Health department inspections: December 5-9

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | December 12, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT	1440	EASTGATE	12/5/2011	61
BALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT	421	JUPITER	12/6/2011	52
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT	1413	BUCKINGHAM	12/6/2011	75
EL RIO GRANDE SUPERMARKET	3460	WALNUT	12/8/2011	62
				59
				56
FIESTA MART	2940	FIRST	12/5/2011	87
				72
GLENWOOD DAY SCHOOL	2446	APOLLO	12/5/2011	84
LA NUEVA DE ZACATECAS	1618	FIRST	12/5/2011	83
MARKET LATINA RESTAURANT	3050	FIRST	12/6/2011	74
MEXICAN BURGERS & ANTOJITOS GUANACO	1718	FIRST	12/5/2011	70
MILLER MART	1506	MILLER	12/6/2011	70
MONTCLAIR ESTATES	801	LA PRADA	12/5/2011	68
MONTERREY TAQUERIAS	901	BELTLINE	12/6/2011	64
NEW HOMEBOYS	2510	FIREWHEEL	12/6/2011	89
NEW TRUONG NGUYEN INC.	3727	MARQUIS	12/9/2011	97
OKAY GROCERY N DELI	2433	PARKCREST	12/6/2011	91
OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN REST. #1673	4840	GEORGE BUSH	12/5/2011	81
PEARL C ANDERSON CHILDCARE GROUP	625	AVENUE B	12/6/2011	88
QUIK & EASY	806	CENTERVILLE	12/6/2011	73
RAINBOW DONUTS	1401	NORTHWEST	12/5/2011	54
SAIGON KITCHEN (7085)	3555	WALNUT	12/5/2011	79
SAM'S CLUB STORE #4783	5150	GARLAND	12/9/2011	91
SOLS NIETOS FAJITAS	565	OATES	12/5/2011	72
SUBWAY (6660)	3112	JUPITER	12/9/2011	81
TARGET STORE T-1489	5301	GARLAND	12/5/2011	96
UNITED CATERERS #2029	502	IDLEWILD	12/9/2011	79
UNITED CATERERS INC	502	IDLEWILD	12/9/2011	86
UNITED CATERERS INC (7626)	502	IDLEWILD	12/9/2011	87
WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET	3959	BROADWAY	12/6/2011	84
YOGURTLAND	4170	LAVON	12/6/2011	94

Make holiday safety a priority

Kim Everett | December 8, 2011

Safety is often overlooked during the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and becoming the victim of an accident or a crime can ruin an otherwise joyous time. To ensure a great holiday season, be on the lookout for potential hazards.

Fire Safety

Check all light strands to be sure that the plastic insulation is intact.
Use surge protectors instead of extension cords, and do not overload electrical outlets.
Leave at least 36” of space all the way around space heaters. Replace any heater over 15 years old with one that has the UL symbol. Be mindful of pets around heaters.
Be sure that batteries in smoke alarms are good. Do not take batteries out of smoke alarms for new toys.
A well-watered live tree in a stand that holds 2-3 gallons of water is safer than an artificial tree. However, a dry live tree can engulf a room in flames in 30 seconds. Check water level in the stand at least twice per week.
Do not leave candles unattended.
Do not try to extinguish grease fires with water. This can cause serious burns and will not put out the fire. Have a lid that fits the pan ready to be put in place if grease ignites.
Place turkey fryers at least 10 feet away from buildings. Check propane tank hoses before use.
When frying turkeys, determine the correct amount of oil by placing the frozen turkey in the fryer and covering it with water. Remove it, and mark the water level. This is the correct level for oil. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using fryers, and have lid for the fryer nearby as it can be placed on top to cut off oxygen to the fire if one should start.
Keep a charged size 3A40BC multi-dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home. Use the PASS method when using fire extinguishers – Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Home and Personal Safety

Be aware of your surroundings when coming and going from car during shopping trips.
When possible, shop in pairs or groups.
Pepper spray can be an effective self-defense tool. In addition, holding keys with one finger through the key ring allows keys to be used as a weapon against attackers.
Put all items in car trunk or somewhere out of view. Keep vehicle doors locked.
Be a good neighbor. Know when people should be coming and going from neighbors’ homes and call police if suspicious activity is observed.

Pet Safety

Keep poisonous flowers/plants such as poinsettias, lilies, and mistletoe berries out of pets’ reach.
Keep Christmas tree water stand covered. Pinesap mixed with water can be poisonous to pets. Preservatives such as aspirin or chemicals added to the water can also be poisonous.
Ensure that no ornaments, hooks, tinsel, ribbon are within the reach of pets. These can cause serious internal injury or choking. Pine needles can be hazardous as well.
Pieces of aluminum foil used to cover food and other food/candy wrappers smell like food and are attractive to pets. Keep them out of reach, and keep garbage can covered.
The water in snow globes can contain antifreeze, which is poisonous to pets.
Secure trees to wall or ceiling hook with fishing line so pets cannot pull it over.
Cover or tape down electrical cords to keep pets from chewing on them.
Many food items can be harmful to pets. For example, chocolate is toxic and chicken/turkey bones are a choking hazard. Rich, fatty foods and alcohol are also harmful to animals.
Keep candles on high shelves and use a fireplace screen to avoid burns.

There is no way to anticipate all safety hazards, and this list only includes some of the most common ones.

Health department inspections: November 28 - December 2

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | December 6, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
ANITA'S LIFE	1110	LAVON	12/1/2011	89
APPLETREE SCHOOL HOUSE	2814	LAVON	11/29/2011	83
AVOCADO CALIFORNIA ROLL & SUSHI	690	BEEBALM	11/28/2011	72
BARBACOA HERMANOS CRUZ	109	CENTERVILLE	11/28/2011	60
BROADWAY FOOD PLAZA	4646	BROADWAY	11/29/2011	87
BUDDY'S BURGER JOINT	2334	BUCKINGHAM	11/28/2011	88
BURGER STREET	2935	GARLAND	11/28/2011	83
BURGUESA BURGER 8	6850	SHILOH	12/1/2011	88
CENTERVILLE BEER & WINE	961	CENTERVILLE	12/2/2011	86
CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER	985	BRAND	11/28/2011	94
CORNER POCKET SANDWICH SHOP	601	STATE	11/29/2011	82
DALLAS OMNI CARE	2222	DEER MEADOW	11/29/2011	72
DOMINO'S PIZZA #6814	1546	ROWLETT	11/28/2011	78
GARLAND CAFE	2334	BUCKINGHAM	11/28/2011	78
GLORIA'S INDIAN KITCHEN	1546	ROWLETT	11/29/2011	55
GRANPA'S BARNYARD SCHOOL	1521	ROWLETT	11/29/2011	97
HOLLYWOOD USA MOVIES 15	4040	SHILOH	12/2/2011	90
HOULIHAN'S RESTAURANT & BAR	660	TOWN CENTER	11/29/2011	88
J.B. TEXACO	4715	BROADWAY	11/28/2011	90
KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER #1150	3349	CAMPBELL	11/29/2011	91
MAMA RUGI'S PIZZERIA	4040	SHILOH	11/28/2011	87
MAX MUSCLE SPORTS NUTRITION	5255	GEORGE BUSH	12/1/2011	88
MEEZ FOOD MART #2	2315	GUTHRIE	11/28/2011	83
NORTH GARLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL	1613	GARLAND	12/2/2011	99
OAK CREEK SCHOOL	3429	COLLINS	12/2/2011	87
OLD TOWN STORE	509	AVENUE D	12/1/2011	95
OLD TOWN STORE - DELI	509	AVENUE D	12/1/2011	70
PANADERIA SANTA ANA	1016	LAVON	11/28/2011	87
PEI WEI ASIAN DINER	4170	LAVON	11/30/2011	75
SALUD ES RIQUEZA	2915	BELTLINE	12/1/2011	94
SAN FRANCISCO OVEN	695	TOWN SQUARE	12/1/2011	81
SMALL MIRACLES ACADEMY	5902	JUPITER	12/2/2011	76
SNS FOOD MART	2518	KINGSLEY	11/29/2011	93
				77
SONIC DRIVE IN	1210	MILLER	11/28/2011	92
SOUTHERN MAID DONUTS	565	OATES	11/29/2011	66
STARBUCKS #6379	2645	ARAPAHO	11/29/2011	97
SUBWAY (7229)	3046	LAVON	12/1/2011	84
SUNNY'S MART	1502	I-30	12/1/2011	86
TACO BELL #23748	3160	LAVON	12/1/2011	89
TACO BUENO	1936	FIRST	12/2/2011	68
TAQUERIA EL SABROSO	3426	KINGSLEY	12/1/2011	62
TYCOON CONOCO	5707	BROADWAY	12/1/2011	85
UNITED CATERERS #5161 (V1507)	502	IDLEWILD	12/1/2011	71
WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET	3959	BROADWAY	12/1/2011	74
WALMART SUPER CENTER #3224	555	INTERSTATE 30	12/1/2011	92
WEST GARLAND HEAD START	3709	WALNUT	12/2/2011	93
WHATABURGER	5806	BROADWAY	11/28/2011	95
YAMMI BOWL	2376	LAVON	11/28/2011	83

Health department inspections: November 21-25

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | November 28, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
CENTERVILLE LEARNING CENTER	407	CENTERVILLE	11/22/2011	99
FOR KIDS ONLY	5210	DUCK CREEK	11/22/2011	88
HOLLY SEAFOOD INC.	3513	MILLER	11/21/2011	89
LITTLE CAESARS	1250	NORTHWEST	11/21/2011	71
SILVERLIGHT CINEMAS, INC.	3310	WALNUT	11/21/2011	85

Keeping children safe online

Kim Everett | November 20, 2011

Countless online dangers exist for children, and it is up to parents to know what their kids are doing while on the computer, who they are communicating with, and what sites they visit.

According to information provided by Detective Tony Godwin of the Garland Police Department, an online predator is “one who uses cyberspace to hunt human beings with the intent to exploit, rob, plunder and pillage their body, mind, heart, and soul.”

These predators attempt to sexually exploit children by visiting with them online and gradually gaining their trust. As the online visits progress, the child becomes more comfortable and more likely to divulge information that can put them in danger. “Kids are curious by nature,” Godwin said. “They can sometimes be too trusting and gullible.” The detective offered the following information for parents:

Signs that a child might be at risk online

·         You find pornography on his/her computer.

·         Child receives calls from adults you don’t know or makes calls to numbers you do not recognize.

·         He/she receives gifts, packages, mail from someone you do not know.

·         Child turns off monitor or quickly changes the screen when you come into the room.

·         Child becomes withdrawn from family.

·         He/she is using an online account belonging to someone else.

What to do if you suspect child is communicating with an online predator

·         Consider talking with child about your suspicions.

·         See what is on the child’s computer. If you do not know how, ask someone to help you.

·         DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING.

·         Call local law enforcement agency.

·         Monitor child’s access to all live communication methods – chat rooms, instant messaging, Internet Relay Chat, etc. Also monitor his/her email.

Ways to minimize chances of your child being victimized

·         Talk to your child about sexual victimization and other online dangers.

·         Spend time with them online. Ask them to teach you about their favorite online destinations.

·         Keep the computer in a common room in the house and watch what is going on. You have a right to know what was on the screen if your child suddenly changes it when you walk by.

·         Use parental controls provided by your service provider.

·         Patrol the electronic chats. Computer sex offenders prowl them.

·         Maintain access to their online account and randomly check email. Know their passwords.

·         Find out what safeguards are utilized by your child’s school, library, and friends’ parents.

·         Instruct child to never arrange a face-to-face meeting with anyone they meet online.

·         Teach them not to upload photos of themselves to people they do not know personally.

·         Tell them not to give out information such as name, address, school name, telephone number.

·         Tell them not to download photos from unknown sources as they could contain sexually implicit images.

·         Tell them not to respond to messages/postings that are suggestive, obscene, or harassing.

·         Be sure they understand that things they are told online may, or may not, be true.

·         Instruct them not to complete online surveys as predators can gather the information.

·         Remind them that nothing is 100% safe, even if their website page is set to private.

·         Tell them to confide in a trusted adult about any suspicious behaviors, messages, etc.

Health department inspections: November 14-18

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | November 19, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
3 STAR FOOD MART	3101	SATURN	11/14/2011	73
AB BEER & WINE	565	OATES	11/16/2011	97
BEVERAGE CITY	4400	BASS PRO	11/14/2011	84
BLUE IVEY SCHOOL	2101	FIREWHEEL	11/17/2011	96
BRADFIELD ELEMENTARY	3817	BUCKNELL	11/14/2011	88
BRANDING IRON, THE	1535	BRAND	11/16/2011	73
BROADWAY TEXACO-DELI	3036	BROADWAY	11/17/2011	54
BULLOCK ELEMENTARY	3909	EDGEWOOD	11/14/2011	97
CHARLEYS & CHARLEYS TACOS & BURGERS	1030	LAVON	11/14/2011	63
C'VILLE BEER & WINE	127	CENTERVILLE	11/15/2011	90
DE NHAT KHO BO	3212	JUPITER	11/16/2011	86
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #10329	1303	MILLER	11/15/2011	94
DONUTS DONUTS	141	CENTERVILLE	11/16/2011	86
DUNKIN ACADEMY	720	SHILOH	11/16/2011	85
D'VINE WINE	426	TOWN CENTER	11/14/2011	98
EARLY HEAD START GARLAND	4580	BUCKINGHAM	11/15/2011	84
FAST IN & OUT	1901	GARLAND	11/14/2011	90
FIREWHEEL MART	685	TOWN SQUARE	11/14/2011	83
FIREWHEEL MONTESSORI ACADEMY	1951	PLEASANT VALLEY	11/17/2011	86
FIRST MINIT MARKET	5150	DUCK CREEK	11/15/2011	95
FRUTILANDIA/WATER INC.	1402	NORTHWEST	11/17/2011	72
GOLDMINE FAMILY RESTAURANT II	3347	BELTLINE	11/16/2011	58
I LOVE DONUTS	2907	BELTLINE	11/15/2011	76
JACK IN THE BOX	3480	ARAPAHO	11/15/2011	73
	4015	BOBTOWN	11/14/2011	83
JAIMES DONUTS	6850	SHILOH	11/17/2011	82
JUPITER EXXON	3080	JUPITER	11/15/2011	92
LA MICHOACANA	2406	WALNUT	11/16/2011	71
LAS PALOMAS MEXICAN BAKERY	2425	WALNUT	11/17/2011	89
MCDONALD'S	119	BUCKINGHAM	11/17/2011	85
	3285	BROADWAY	11/14/2011	88
	5302	GARLAND	11/16/2011	71
MORNING DONUTS	3443	CAMPBELL	11/18/2011	84
MOTHERLAND FOOD MARKET	1311	PLAZA	11/16/2011	52
MT. HEBRON DAYCARE	901	DAIRY	11/16/2011	89
O'HENRY ELEMENTARY	4100	TYNES	11/14/2011	96
OK MINI MART	3022	SHILOH	11/15/2011	89
PANADERIA GUATEMALTECA LA MEJOR	1840	FIRST	11/14/2011	84
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #1065	5952	BROADWAY	11/16/2011	86
PEPPERS TACO INC.	1818	NORTHWEST	11/15/2011	62
PIZZA BY ALEX	103	FIRST	11/15/2011	70
POLLO SALSA	2227	WALNUT	11/17/2011	65
POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS	1436	BELTLINE	11/18/2011	82
PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MAMA TITA	618	JUPITER	11/14/2011	81
QUIKTRIP #907	3011	SHILOH	11/17/2011	92
QUIKTRIP #938	131	LAVON	11/16/2011	96
RACETRAC	1355	STATE HWY 66	11/17/2011	90
RAINBOW DONUTS (6933)	2441	WALNUT	11/17/2011	92
RICE BOWL EXPRESS	4018	BROADWAY	11/15/2011	76
SAIGON ASIAN SUPERMARKET, LLC	3212	JUPITER	11/14/2011	70
SAVE-A-LOT (6791)	219	KINGSLEY	11/14/2011	91
SEVEN ELEVEN (7226)	3425	FOREST	11/17/2011	85
SEVEN ELEVEN STORE #32914	6122	BROADWAY	11/15/2011	76
SONIC DRIVE IN	2001	STATE HWY 66	11/17/2011	92
SONIC DRIVE-IN	3327	BROADWAY	11/16/2011	78
SUBWAY (6659)	1449	BUCKINGHAM	11/17/2011	78
SUNDIAS FRESH	307-A	CENTERVILLE	11/16/2011	94
VETONI ON MAIN	620	MAIN	11/16/2011	85
WALNUT GLEN ELEMENTARY	3101	EDGEWOOD	11/17/2011	97
YOBERRY SHOP	5509	BROADWAY	11/16/2011	82

Online predators pose danger to children

Kim Everett | November 14, 2011

The use of the Internet and cell phones has, in many ways, made life easier; and the popularity of social media has made keeping up with friends and families more convenient. Along with the convenience, however, a new way to exploit and abuse children emerged.

The Garland Police Department has a dedicated unit, Internet Crimes Against Children, to deal with offenses that this technology has brought about. Detective Tony Godwin, who has been with the GPD for 18 years, works to track down offenders and bring them to justice.

The crimes, which include offenses such as the possession and distribution of child pornography online and the solicitation of sex with children online, can be emotionally difficult to investigate, but Godwin focuses on his goal to arrest as many of these predators as he can. He has been in the ICAC unit for three years, and he is part of the Northern Texas ICAC Task Force as well.

He said that nothing shocks him anymore, and even worse, every time he gets to a point where he thinks he has seen everything, something new happens. “It doesn’t jade me at all…It’s just more motivation for me to put the bad people away,” he said. “The satisfaction of doing that makes it worth it.”

“There’s nothing more satisfying than to know that you’ve stopped some pervert from molesting or exploiting a kid,” he said. “It’s terrible what you have to look at and what you have to see, but getting those guys locked up is very rewarding.”

Godwin is grounded in his faith and family, which gives him the ability not to dwell on it when he goes home. “I focus more on what I have and how fortunate I am,” he said.

One of the main aspects of his job is to spend time in online chat rooms posing as a child in an effort to attract predators and make cases against them. “You have to be proactive,” Godwin said. “This problem is an epidemic.”

He establishes a profile, enters chat rooms, and waits for someone to contact him. The conversations quickly get around to the people who contact him asking for age, sex, and location. Eight of 10 times, they reply positively, and the communication starts. These people believe they are chatting with a child.

He establishes online relationships with these people and then waits. In many cases, they end up sending a private message to the supposed young girl, and the conversations turn sexual fairly quickly. The offenders are primarily middle-aged, white males, but he has communicated with some who are older, and the youngest was 16. The offenders do not typically have a criminal history.

One of the cases he handled is proof that the relationships can get started quickly. A 32-year-old man that recently went to jail was professing love, wanting a relationship, talking about marriage, and offering gifts to someone that he thought was 14-year-old girl within three minutes of contact. The shortest time Godwin has ever had from meeting online and the predator being ready to meet in person is 40 minutes.

Geographic location is not a problem for these offenders because many are willing to travel anywhere to meet their prey. “I’ve been in a Texas chat room and nabbed a traveler from Las Vegas, Nevada,” Godwin said. “I’ve also nabbed one from New York and one from Miami.”

A traveler case is one in which a predator will travel wherever necessary for the purpose of having a sexual relationship with what they believe to be a child.

He’s made two arrests of travelers who had previous convictions for the same offense, and Godwin’s frustration level rises when predators get probation only. One case, which involved an Air Force II flight attendant, is an example: The convicted predator went to jail in Ohio, and when he was released, he petitioned for permission to move to Las Vegas. Permission was denied, but after his parole was up, he moved. Once in Las Vegas, he was deemed a “low level” offender, and in Nevada, low level offenders are not listed as sex offenders on public websites. He was free to live wherever he wanted. Twelve days after the move to Vegas, he was online with Godwin, who was posing as a child. Officers did a reverse sting on him, and he is now in federal prison for 40 years.

Even though this is ultimately a success story, this man had been convicted, sent to prison, and released to re-offend.

Internet service providers have methods in place to prevent these crimes and software to alert the providers’ monitors, but the volume makes it impossible to watch everyone. When ISPs are alerted, they turn the information over to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children who acts as a clearing house. NCMEC researches each case, and sends it to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

To supplement the ISP’s efforts, Godwin suggests the use of monitoring software. “E Blaster is monitoring software for about $100. It’s a great tool for parents to install on computers; the kids don’t even know it’s there,” he said.

Godwin has no problem with letting his children use the Internet, and they have Facebook pages; but he monitors everything they do online and he is in charge of their Facebook settings.

Some parents see this as an invasion of their children’s privacy, but Godwin finds that viewpoint foolish. “If you think your kid needs privacy, you’re setting yourself up for failure,” he said.

Godwin told a MySpace horror story in which a couple of pre-teen girls had a fight, which led to one of them creating a phony account for the other. The account included a provocative photo and a quote that contained an extremely explicit fake quote. Within one day, more than 100 men had tried to communicate with this 11-year-old girl in the phony profile.

Godwin was able to track down the girl and unravel the mystery because she was wearing a T-shirt with a school logo that he recognized.

The girl had no idea what kind of danger she put her classmate in. If Godwin had been a predator, he would only have had to go to the school, wait for her to come out and follow her home. The girl who set up the fake site didn’t know that it is a felony to set up a phony social networking site for another person.

“Education is the key,” Godwin said. “Parents have to monitor what their kids are doing online all the time.”

Watch for a follow-up article containing tips on keeping your kids safe online next week.

Health department inspections: November 7-11

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | November 14, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
99 CENTS ONLY STORES #2821	950	CENTERVILLE	11/7/2011	71
A & M FOOD STORE	314	BARNES	11/7/2011	93
ABBA CARE ASSISTED LIVING	1201	HIGH GROVE	11/8/2011	96
	1207	HIGH GROVE	11/8/2011	98
ALDI FOOD MARKET	1601	NORTHWEST	11/7/2011	88
AMERICAN CHINESE HERBS	520	JUPITER	11/8/2011	94
BANH CUON THANG LONG	3212	JUPITER	11/10/2011	76
BROOKLYNS OLD NEIGH. STYLE PIZZERIA	310	TOWN CENTER	11/10/2011	81
CARNICERIA Y TAQUERIA SI SE PUEDE	1434	CASTLE	11/8/2011	72
CARVER ELEMENTARY	2800	WYNN JOYCE	11/8/2011	97
CHAMBREL AT CLUB HILL	1245	COLONEL	11/9/2011	78
CIRCLE A BEERS & WINES	4306	SATURN	11/8/2011	76
DAIRY WAY #3	1810	KINGSLEY	11/10/2011	91
				79
DONUT PALACE	1605	BUCKINGHAM	11/10/2011	83
	3350	BROADWAY	11/8/2011	74
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS	4430	LAVON	11/11/2011	98
GARLAND SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER	4999	NAAMAN FOREST	11/11/2011	97
				96
				80
GLADDEN WATER	100	SHILOH	11/9/2011	96
GRILL 64	600	CAMPBELL	11/9/2011	52
HOLLY HILL DAY SCHOOL (7108)	2418	COLLEGE	11/8/2011	86
HOME GROCERY	1225	BELTLINE	11/10/2011	82
J TACO EXPRESS	3080	JUPITER	11/8/2011	72
JAMAL'S GAS & MORE	738	CENTERVILLE	11/11/2011	76
JD'S KABOBS	1456	BELTLINE	11/8/2011	82
KIDS CENTRAL	2319	GUTHRIE	11/10/2011	95
KIDS GREEN ACRE SCHOOL	675	OATES	11/9/2011	99
KIET KY CHINESE RESTAURANT	3212	JUPITER	11/9/2011	71
LOS CORRALES MEXICAN CUISINE	1449	JUPITER	11/8/2011	70
LUNA ELEMENTARY	1050	LOCHNESS	11/10/2011	95
MAGIC FOOD MART	3249	FOREST	11/7/2011	93
MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY	5200	BROADMOOR	11/7/2011	99
NAZ FOOD MART	1804	FIRST	11/11/2011	92
PAPA MURPHY'S	3015	ARAPAHO	11/10/2011	91
PAW PAW'S SWEET SHOP	612	STATE	11/10/2011	89
PURA VIDA	3460	WALNUT	11/9/2011	65
R. HARDEMAN'S BBQ	4122	BROADWAY	11/7/2011	77
RALPH'S CHEVRON	1401	BELTLINE	11/8/2011	88
SHIPLEY DONUTS	3328	BROADWAY	11/11/2011	93
SHOP N GO #8	1815	FIRST	11/9/2011	61
SOUTHERN MAID DONUTS	413	GARLAND	11/8/2011	61
SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY	1510	SPRING CREEK	11/11/2011	99
SUNLIGHT FOOD MART	1935	JUPITER	11/7/2011	97
T.C. SHAVED ICE	3117	FIRST	11/11/2011	92
UNCLE WINGS CHINESE RESTAURANT	107	FIRST	11/8/2011	62
WALNUT BEVERAGE	2215	WALNUT	11/9/2011	96
WAYNE'S GROCERY	609	DAIRY	11/7/2011	73
WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY	1821	OLD GATE	11/8/2011	99

Health department inspections: October 31 - November 4

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | November 7, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
1-STOP FOOD STORE	4517	SATURN	11/4/2011	66
ANOTHER SOUTHERN MAID	301	BUCKINGHAM	11/3/2011	95
BOSTON MARKET	730	CENTERVILLE	11/1/2011	81
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1564	5602	BROADWAY	11/3/2011	60
EL PATRON FOOD MART	3225	FOREST	11/3/2011	72
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHILD DEV CENT	801	AVENUE D	11/3/2011	72
GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL	310	GARLAND	11/1/2011	98
GENGHIS GRILL - MONGOLIAN STIRFRY	215	CONEFLOWER	11/1/2011	76
GOLD'S GYM SMOOTHIE BAR (7160)	1332	BELTLINE	11/4/2011	95
HAPPY DAYS SCHOOL	1201	MAIN	11/4/2011	83
HICKMAN ELEMENTARY	3114	PINEWOOD	11/1/2011	94
HIGHWAY PETROLEUM, INC.	2002	HIGHWAY 66	11/1/2011	88
				83
HOMEBOY'S SHELL (7088)	450	INTERSTATE 30	11/3/2011	88
KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER	1321	NORTHWEST	11/4/2011	97
LA RANCHERA SUPERMARKET #4- GROCERY	3160	SATURN	11/3/2011	72
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	3505	HAYMAN	11/4/2011	97
MEXICALI CAFE & CANTINA	1456	BELTLINE	11/1/2011	52
NORTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL	2109	BUCKINGHAM	10/31/2011	97
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT	584	I-30	11/1/2011	97
OAKS TRAIL ACADEMY	402	OAKS TRAIL	11/3/2011	97
OUR PLACE	310	GARLAND	11/1/2011	92
PARSONS PRE-K	2202	RICHOAK	11/3/2011	94
QUALITY MART	1751	COUNTRY CLUB	10/31/2011	88
REGALO DE VIDA	3419	WALNUT	11/4/2011	83
RUDY'S TACOS	507	GARLAND	10/31/2011	43
SADLERS FOOD MART (7030)	1538	INTERSTATE 30	11/3/2011	70
SOUTHWEST BIZ INC.	1036	COUNTRY CLUB	11/4/2011	90
TAQUERIA DIANA	1016	LAVON	11/3/2011	45
TASTY CHINA RESTAURANT	3512	WALNUT	11/4/2011	70
TETCO #673	3310	LAVON	11/1/2011	97
THAI JASMINE	5129	GARLAND	11/3/2011	63
TIENDA GUANACO	1718	FIRST	10/31/2011	90
TRES AMIGOS	1422	KINGSLEY	11/1/2011	74
WALMART SUPERCENTER #1055	5302	GARLAND	10/31/2011	92
WEBB MIDDLE SCHOOL	1610	SPRING CREEK	10/31/2011	95

Join the Stop Diabetes movement

Kim Everett | November 5, 2011

November is American Diabetes Month and a perfect time to raise awareness about the seriousness of diabetes. It is a condition in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy, and there are three types of the disease.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form and is most often diagnosed in adults. Type 1 diabetes is most often diagnosed in children and young adults. Gestational diabetes appears during pregnancy and puts women at higher risk for type 2 diabetes later in life.

Diabetes is a disease with serious consequences, so the ADA has instituted the Stop Diabetes movement to encourage everyone to get involved.

It takes a serious toll on the health of those who live with it. Some of the more common conditions caused by diabetes are nerve damage and slowed digestion, along with the risk of amputation and blindness. It is also the leading cause of kidney failure, and the risk for stroke and death form heart disease is two to four times higher among people with diabetes.

The ADA offers the following advice for people living with diabetes:

Have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Have cholesterol checked regularly and take measures to keep numbers in recommended range.
Work with a dietician to customize a meal plan for your requirements.
Choose a variety of foods, low in fat, and learn how to count carbs.
Lose weight if needed.
Exercise – be more active during the day and work up to walking at least 30 minutes most days.
Get help to quit smoking.
Talk to your healthcare provider about reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Take prescribed medicines regularly.

You are at risk if:

You are overweight.
You have a parent, brother, or sister who has diabetes.
You are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander.
You had a baby weighing more than nine pounds or had gestational diabetes.
You have high blood pressure.
You have low HDL – good cholesterol.
You have high triglycerides.

897,000 individuals have joined the Stop Diabetes movement, and the ADA hopes to have one million

supporters by the end of this year. Visit www.stopdiabetes.com for more information.

Information source: www.stopdiabetes.com

Health department inspections: October 24-28

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | October 31, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
A CREATIVE FOCUS LEARNING CENTER	720	MEADOWCREEK	10/25/2011	90
ABBETT ELEMENTARY	730	MUIRFIELD	10/26/2011	93
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER	2015	COUNTRY CLUB	10/24/2011	97
AMC THEATRE FIREWHEEL 18	100	CONEFLOWER	10/28/2011	82
BEST CHOICE MEAT CO.	3814	MARQUIS	10/26/2011	90
CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY	600	KINGSLEY	10/27/2011	96
COTTON'S PRODUCE	4200	BROADWAY	10/27/2011	89
COUNTRY CLUB ACTIVE LEARNING	1601	COUNTRY CLUB	10/25/2011	89
EASTERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB	3000	COUNTRY CLUB	10/27/2011	56
EDDIE'S SPORT BAR	142	CENTERVILLE	10/24/2011	84
ETHRIDGE ELEMENTARY	2301	SAM HOUSTON	10/26/2011	95
FOREST STOP & GO (6921)	2613	FOREST	10/27/2011	97
FUNDRAISING SPECIALISTS OF TEXAS	2645	FOREST	10/27/2011	90
GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL	214	GARLAND	10/25/2011	88
GRIFF'S HAMBURGERS	2150	JUPITER	10/25/2011	91
HILLARY'S SWEET TEMPTATIONS-WHSE	2657	FOREST	10/27/2011	98
JONATHAN'S PLACE	6035	DUCK CREEK	10/27/2011	96
	6045	DUCK CREEK	10/27/2011	95
	6055	DUCK CREEK	10/27/2011	99
KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY	3101	MARQUIS	10/25/2011	93
KIDS KINGDOM	4417	ROSEHILL	10/25/2011	89
LAKE CITIES MONTESSORI SCHOOL	1935	CENTERVILLE	10/26/2011	84
MAGIC LAND CHILD CARE CENTER	1517	BUCKINGHAM	10/27/2011	61
MAYBERRY GARDENS	3254	GARLAND	10/25/2011	94
	3256	GARLAND	10/25/2011	89
	3258	GARLAND	10/24/2011	92
	3260	GARLAND	10/24/2011	89
MAYBERRY GARDENS (7149)	3262	GARLAND	10/24/2011	91
MAYBERRY GARDENS (7150)	3264	GARLAND	10/25/2011	90
MCDONALD'S	3310	LAVON	10/24/2011	61
MEMORIAL PREP SCHOOL	2825	FIRST	10/24/2011	98
MI COCINA HONDURENA	220	KINGSLEY	10/24/2011	71
ONE STOP FOOD STORE	1949	CENTERVILLE	10/25/2011	79
PRICE ELEMENTARY	630	STROUD	10/25/2011	93
QUIKTRIP #908	2010	SHILOH	10/27/2011	76
ROACH ELEMENTARY	1811	MAYFIELD	10/24/2011	88
S & T FOOD STORE (6991)	3845	GARLAND	10/27/2011	78
SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY	1115	MAYFIELD	10/26/2011	86
WALNUT BEER & WINE (7295)	3246	WALNUT	10/27/2011	93
WATER PROVISIONS TO GO	842	BELTLINE	10/25/2011	95
WOWDY DONUT	3035	SHILOH	10/26/2011	85
XINXIAN ASIAN FUSION REST. & SUSHI BAR	5010	JUPITER	10/25/2011	54
Y & Z FOOD MART	3005	APOLLO	10/25/2011	89

Health department inspections: October 17-21

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | October 24, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
ALPHA CHARTER SCHOOLS	1213	AVENUE A	10/19/2011	95
AQUA FRESH WATER STORE	3565	WALNUT	10/17/2011	90
AUSTIN ACADEMY	1125	BEVERLY	10/20/2011	97
BEEF JERKY OUTLET	4441	BASS PRO	10/17/2011	90
BENNY'S MART INC.	5249	BROADWAY	10/19/2011	91
BIG LOTS #1949	3178	LAVON	10/19/2011	94
BUCKINGHAM BEER & WINE	1529	BUCKINGHAM	10/19/2011	94
BURGERLAND	3035	SHILOH	10/18/2011	79
CALDWELL ELEMENTARY	3400	SATURN	10/17/2011	99
CANDY WORLD	460	CEDAR SAGE	10/18/2011	88
COOPER ELEMENTARY	1200	KINGSBRIDGE	10/19/2011	97
COUCH ELEMENTARY	4349	WATERHOUSE	10/17/2011	98
CRAVE THE TASTE CAFE	2313	GUTHRIE	10/19/2011	93
CVS PHARMACY	5702	LAVON	10/18/2011	92
DAUGHERTY ELEMENTARY	501	MILLER	10/19/2011	98
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #10974	1290	PLEASANT VALLEY	10/17/2011	92
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #3277	6551	DUCK CREEK	10/19/2011	93
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #3369	839	CENTERVILLE	10/21/2011	85
E-Z MART #486	4102	BOBTOWN	10/21/2011	94
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #1569 (6971)	3465	WALNUT	10/17/2011	95
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #5667 (6986)	1130	COUNTRY CLUB	10/17/2011	92
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #5994 (6969)	2425	WALNUT	10/17/2011	97
FREEMAN ELEMENTARY	1220	WALNUT	10/20/2011	99
GARLAND GRILL	3421	KINGSLEY	10/20/2011	83
GRANDY'S (7102)	145	GARLAND	10/18/2011	67
H & B EASYWAY GROCERY	118	GLENFIELD	10/18/2011	91
I HEART CAFE	3112	JUPITER	10/17/2011	61
J & B CONVENIENCE	2418	JUPITER	10/17/2011	89
JENNY CRAIG	3121	GEORGE BUSH	10/21/2011	100
MAC SOURCE	1035	NICHOLSON	10/18/2011	99
MAYBERRY GARDENS	3250	GARLAND	10/19/2011	86
	3252	GARLAND	10/19/2011	88
MILLER FINA	1330	MILLER	10/21/2011	90
NAAMAN FOREST HIGH SCHOOL	4346	NAAMAN SCHOOL	10/18/2011	95
OK MINI MART	3022	SHILOH	10/19/2011	96
PARKCREST ELEMENTARY	2232	PARKCREST	10/18/2011	98
PREET DOLLAR & MORE	3548	WALNUT	10/18/2011	98
QUIZNO'S SUBS #12062	5949	BROADWAY	10/18/2011	65
RACETRAC #560	2646	JUPITER	10/17/2011	91
ROSATI'S	5255	GEORGE BUSH	10/17/2011	75
SAM HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	2232	SUSSEX	10/21/2011	98
SHAN NAMKEEN INC.	2731	NATIONAL	10/21/2011	76
SHIPLEY DONUTS	3328	BROADWAY	10/20/2011	92
SHUGART ELEMENTARY	4726	ROSEHILL	10/20/2011	89
SONIC DRIVE IN	6202	BROADWAY	10/21/2011	91
SOUTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL	600	COLONEL	10/19/2011	98
				94
STAR FULL SERVICE CAR WASH	1355	BELTLINE	10/18/2011	95
SUBWAY	5970	BROADWAY	10/20/2011	79
TACO BUENO	850	BUCKINGHAM	10/18/2011	84
TEXACO	3464	CAMPBELL	10/19/2011	92
THE BLITZ SPORTS BRA & GRILL	3315	GEORGE BUSH	10/17/2011	70
THE CORNER	2434	BELTLINE	10/18/2011	84
TOLER ELEMENTARY	3520	GUTHRIE	10/19/2011	99
VETONI'S PIZZA & PASTA	3420	BROADWAY	10/17/2011	62
VIAL ELEMENTARY	126	CREEKVIEW	10/19/2011	96
WALGREENS #07586	5950	BROADWAY	10/17/2011	96
WALGREENS #4340	2614	LAVON	10/17/2011	97
WEAVER ELEMENTARY	805	PLEASANT VALLEY	10/19/2011	94
WHATABURGER	725	CENTERVILLE	10/18/2011	79
WORLD MARKET	550	TOWN CENTER	10/19/2011	96

Enjoy a safe, fun-filled Halloween

Kim Everett | October 23, 2011

It’s that time of year again when children love to put on their costumes and go out in search of sweet treats. Common sense combined with caution can ensure the kids’ safety.

The following suggestions provide an overview, but parents are encouraged to consider every aspect of the activities in which their kids will participate and anticipate possible hazards or dangers.

Costumes

¨ Be sure that costumes fit properly and are short enough to prevent tripping.

¨ Do not allow kids to wear oversized shoes or high heels–they should wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes.

¨ Choose bright colored costumes made of flame-retardant materials.

¨ Attach reflective tape to costumes if children will be out after dark.

¨ It is best to use kid-friendly make-up, but if a mask is worn, be sure that it does not obstruct vision. It should fit securely and have eyeholes large enough to allow good peripheral vision.

¨ Wash off make-up before bedtime to avoid skin and eye irritation.

¨ Pointed props such as wands and swords can be a safety hazard – use only those made of soft, flexible materials.

Trick or Treating

¨ Stress to children not to eat any treats until parents have inspected them for torn packaging and items that are not sealed or look questionable.

¨ For younger children, remove gum, peanuts, and treats that could be choking hazards

¨ Go trick or treating with younger kids. Encourage older ones to trick or treat in large groups and help them plan a safe route. Agree in advance on a time for them to return home.

¨ Remind trick or treaters to walk – not run, use the sidewalk, and to stay in populated places.

¨ Attach tags with name, address, and phone number to kids’ costumes in case they get lost and remind them that it is OK to call 911 if they need help.

¨ Remind children to look both ways before crossing streets and obey all traffic signals.

¨ Have them carry flashlights with fresh batteries.

¨ Remind kids to never enter homes or apartments and to only go to the door at familiar houses where the porch light is on. Tell them not to go to the back door of any house.

¨ Remind trick or treaters to never get into a car with a stranger.

¨ Never allow a child to trick or treat alone.

¨ Make sure kids know not to approach unfamiliar pets or animals.

¨ Do not allow kids to trick or treat in skates or roller blades.

Advice for Homeowners

¨ Be sure lawn is clear of tripping hazards such as water hoses, decorations, toys, and bicycles.

¨ Turn lights on the walkways and porch.

¨ Do not place candles in places where kids’ costumes can come in contact with them.

¨ Sweep wet leaves away from walkways, steps, and porch.

Pets

¨ Halloween can be a scary, even dangerous, time for pets. Do not leave them outside.

¨ Be sure your pet does not get out when opening the door for trick or treaters.

¨ Ensure that your pet is wearing proper identification in case it gets out of the house.

¨ Chocolate is poisonous to some animals, and candy of any type is not good for them.

¨ Foil and cellophane candy wrappers and small items on pet costumes can be choking hazards.

¨ Dressing pets in costumes can cause them stress. Do this only if you are certain that it does not bother your pet.

¨ Keep decorations, lights, and cords out of reach of pets.

¨ Use caution with candles – pets can knock them over and cause fires or injuries.

These tips were gathered from websites including www.yankeehalloween.com, www.cpsc.gov, www.mayoclinic.com, www.usa.safekids.org, www.aap.org, www.cdc.org, and www.aspca.org.

Health department inspections: October 10-14

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | October 17, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
7-ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE #39235	6418	JUPITER	10/10/2011	86
99 CENTS ONLY STORES #2822	1445	BUCKINGHAM	10/12/2011	79
ALDI TEXAS LLC #29	1518	BUCKINGHAM	10/11/2011	87
BAYLOR MEDICAL CTR AT GARLAND	2300	MARIE CURIE	10/12/2011	93
BEAVER ELEMENTARY	3232	MARCH	10/11/2011	97
BISI-AFRICANA GROCERY	4125	BROADWAY	10/11/2011	94
BRANDENBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL	626	NICKENS	10/12/2011	94
BUSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL	1204	TRAVIS	10/13/2011	99
CALAVO GROWERS INC.	2600	MCCREE	10/11/2011	98
CICI'S PIZZA (5571)	4750	JUPITER	10/14/2011	89
CLUB HILL ELEMENTARY	1330	COLONEL	10/14/2011	96
CVS PHARMACY	1902	PLEASANT VALLEY	10/11/2011	94
	2510	WALNUT	10/10/2011	88
	3034	FIRST	10/4/2011	91
DAVIS ELEMENTARY	1621	MCCALLUM	10/12/2011	98
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #1220	5112	JUPITER	10/14/2011	92
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #1795	1556	FIRST	10/12/2011	94
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE (7015)	3338	BROADWAY	10/10/2011	98
EXPRESSWAY FOOD STORE	3925	BROADWAY	10/10/2011	83
EZ GO FOOD MART	1560-D	FIRST	10/12/2011	85
E-Z SHOP #7	4616	NORTHWEST	10/10/2011	91
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #1408 (6970)	885	MILLER	10/11/2011	97
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #5500 (7099)	1501	FIRST	10/12/2011	99
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE (6984)	149	KINGSLEY	10/11/2011	96
FUZZYS TACO SHOP	5125	GEORGE BUSH	10/11/2011	83
GOLDEN MEADOW ELEMENTARY	1726	TRAVIS	10/13/2011	96
GREAT EARTH VITAMINS	1011	NORTHWEST	10/11/2011	90
HANDLEY ELEMENTARY	3725	BROADWAY	10/12/2011	94
HEATHER GLEN ELEMENTARY	5119	HEATHER GLEN	10/11/2011	91
HILLSIDE ACADEMY	2014	DAIRY	10/11/2011	96
JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	1310	BOBBIE	10/11/2011	95
K & S 99 CENT STORE	3160	SATURN	10/10/2011	95
LA BODEGA MEAT	2600	MCCREE	10/10/2011	80
LA MEDIA LUNA	3460	WALNUT	10/13/2011	78
LISTER ELEMENTARY	3131	MARS	10/12/2011	97
NORTHLAKE ELEMENTARY	1626	BOSQUE	10/13/2011	95
O'BANION MIDDLE SCHOOL	700	BIRCHWOOD	10/11/2011	90
PEPPERIDGE FARM	4002	MILLER	10/13/2011	94
PURE-N-CLEAR DRINKING WATER	4417	WALNUT	10/13/2011	96
RICK'S BBQ	1417	JUPITER	10/10/2011	85
SELLERS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1009	MARS	10/12/2011	95
SHOREHAVEN ELEMENTARY	600	SHOREHAVEN	10/14/2011	95
STOP N SAK	530	NICKENS	10/10/2011	86
SUBWAY	3035	SHILOH	10/13/2011	93
SUBWAY #4740 (5454)	3324	BROADWAY	10/12/2011	73
SUZI'S TIME OUT DELI	1117	JUPITER	10/11/2011	70
TETCO #659	2435	MILLER	10/12/2011	93
WALGREENS #4662	3045	BROADWAY	10/11/2011	96
WATSON TECHNOLOGY, MATH, SCIENCE	2601	DAIRY	10/13/2011	90
WHIP IN #109	3405	BROADWAY	10/10/2011	92

Health department inspections: September 26-30

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | October 3, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
BAHAMA BEACH CLUB	5961	MARINA	9/29/2011	71
BESA'S PIZZA, PASTA & SUBS	7602	JUPITER	9/26/2011	90
BIG SPRINGS ELEMENTARY	3001	CAMPBELL	9/30/2011	95
BLUE IVEY SCHOOL	2101	FIREWHEEL	9/27/2011	98
BRAUM'S ICE CREAM #61	1815	NORTHWEST	9/27/2011	78
CASTLEGLEN PRIVATE SCHOOL	602	CASTLEGLEN	9/26/2011	92
CHAN'S II CHINESE RESTAURANT	6318	BROADWAY	9/26/2011	56
CHURCH'S CHICKEN (7287)	3028	FIRST	9/27/2011	85
CICI'S PIZZA #33	2936	LAVON	9/28/2011	78
COUNTRY CLUB BINGO	1416	CASTLE	9/26/2011	90
DESSERTAPALOOZA	615	TOWN SQUARE	9/26/2011	86
DOMINO'S PIZZA	149	KINGSLEY	9/28/2011	87
EAST WEST GENERAL STORE (6954)	6541	DUCK CREEK	9/28/2011	69
EAST WEST GENERAL STORES	6541	DUCK CREEK	9/29/2011	86
ERNESTO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT	1202	NORTHWEST	9/30/2011	87
FLOR DE MICHOACAN	1801	MARKET PLACE	9/27/2011	87
GLORIA'S INDIAN KITCHEN	1546	ROWLETT	9/26/2011	63
HIEP THAI FOOD STORE	3347	WALNUT	9/26/2011	78
JOLLY CHEF #5011 (6124)	502	IDLEWILD	9/29/2011	85
JONATHAN'S PLACE	6075	DUCK CREEK	9/30/2011	98
LA MICHOACANA	2406	WALNUT	9/26/2011	84
				75
MARISCOS DEL GOLFO	1444	CASTLE	9/28/2011	79
MY CANH (7010)	4535	WALNUT	9/28/2011	54
NENA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT	1440	CASTLE	9/28/2011	80
OCEAN BUFFET	1328	CENTERVILLE	9/30/2011	66
OLE WHISKERS CATFISH HOUSE	430	INTERSTATE 30	9/29/2011	80
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE	4902	HIGHWAY 190	9/28/2011	87
PANDA EXPRESS #1025	5345	GARLAND	9/28/2011	92
PEI WEI ASIAN DINER	4170	LAVON	9/28/2011	61
PHO QUE HUONG RESTAURANT	3212	JUPITER	9/27/2011	81
POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS	4430	LAVON	9/29/2011	83
PRIMO'S TEX-MEX GRILLE	4861	BASS PRO	9/30/2011	65
QUIKTRIP #901	220	CENTERVILLE	9/26/2011	90
RACETRAC #437	2018	NORTHWEST	9/29/2011	90
S&E SNACKS	4413	WALNUT	9/28/2011	87
SAIGON KITCHEN (7085)	3555	WALNUT	9/27/2011	95
				58
SAM'S CLUB STORE #4783	5150	GARLAND	9/29/2011	92
				83
SAN FRANCISCO OVEN	695	TOWN SQUARE	9/26/2011	66
SOULMAN'S BBQ	3410	BROADWAY	9/27/2011	79
STARBUCKS #9932	4280	LAVON	9/28/2011	99
STARBUCKS (6641)	5345	GARLAND	9/26/2011	97
SUBWAY (6661)	5255	GEORGE BUSH	9/27/2011	92
SUBWAY (7184)	1801	MARKET PLACE	9/27/2011	92
SUNNY'S MART	1502	I-30	9/29/2011	83
TEXAS LAND & CATTLE STEAK HOUSE	4881	BASS PRO	9/30/2011	77
TEXAS SKATIUM	2020	ROWLETT	9/30/2011	93
THACH THAO	3212	JUPITER	9/28/2011	86
THE ALEXANDER MANSION	333	AVENUE D	9/28/2011	97
THE FLYING SAUCER	4821	BASS PRO	9/29/2011	71
TOM THUMB #1783	2645	ARAPAHO	9/27/2011	82
WINTERS PARK	3737	GARLAND	9/26/2011	89
WINTERS PARK ASSISTED LIVING	3450	WAGON WHEEL	9/26/2011	85
YEMBOL AFRICAN RESTAURANT	1250	NORTHWEST	9/28/2011	76
YING CAFE	6850	SHILOH	9/27/2011	86

Health department inspections: September 19-23

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | September 26, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.	190	CEDAR SAGE	9/21/2011	87
BEST WESTERN - LAKEVIEW INN	1635	INTERSTATE 30	9/20/2011	93
DAIRY QUEEN	6310	BROADWAY	9/21/2011	75
DENNY'S RESTAURANT	457	INTERSTATE 30	9/22/2011	74
EL PUEBLITO GRILL & SEA FOOD MEXICAN REST.	1902	FIRST	9/21/2011	77
EXXON #60386	5401	GEORGE BUSH	9/23/2011	91
FIESTA MART	2940	FIRST	9/19/2011	88
FIREHOUSE SUBS	3003	GEORGE BUSH	9/22/2011	87
HOME BOY DALLAS	1101	COUNTRY CLUB	9/20/2011	84
HOMEBOY'S	2510	NORTHEAST	9/22/2011	64
I LOVE DONUTS	2907	BELTLINE	9/20/2011	89
ICEY	337	CONEFLOWER	9/19/2011	72
IHOP #3014	5175	GEORGE BUSH	9/21/2011	94
LA NUEVA DE ZACATECAS	1618	FIRST	9/22/2011	58
LONG JOHN SILVER'S	5621	BROADWAY	9/20/2011	95
LUPITA CAFE	4609	WALNUT	9/21/2011	83
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY	5345	GARLAND	9/22/2011	74
MCDONALD'S	1110	CENTERVILLE	9/20/2011	86
	3205	GARLAND	9/21/2011	90
MR. J'S FOOD STORE	906	HIGHWAY 66	9/20/2011	90
MR. TOMATO PIZZERIA	1446	CASTLE	9/20/2011	43
NANA'S EATZ AND ANTIQUEZ	627	MAIN	9/22/2011	78
NAPOLI'S PIZZA PASTA	915	CENTERVILLE	9/22/2011	83
PIZZA HUT #316431	6850	SHILOH	9/23/2011	94
PIZZA HUT (7007)	5301	GARLAND	9/20/2011	93
PLAZA DEL SOL	3125	FIRST	9/20/2011	90
RAINBOW DONUTS	1401	NORTHWEST	9/22/2011	76
RED ROBIN	5031	GARLAND	9/22/2011	90
REMINGTON COLLEGE - DALLAS CAMPUS	1810	EASTGATE	9/20/2011	97
SAIGON ASIAN SUPERMARKET, LLC	3212	JUPITER	9/23/2011	80
SMOOTHIE KING	5129	GARLAND	9/22/2011	95
STARBUCKS	5301	GARLAND	9/20/2011	98
STARBUCK'S	2535	FIREWHEEL	9/21/2011	97
STARBUCKS COFFEE #9668	6075	BROADWAY	9/20/2011	94
SUBZI MANDI	4550	BUCKINGHAM	9/21/2011	66
TEXAS ROADHOUSE	5012	GEORGE BUSH	9/20/2011	81
WALMART SUPER CENTER #3224	555	INTERSTATE 30	9/21/2011	89
WILLIAMS FRIED CHICKEN	1570	FIRST	9/20/2011	73
YOUNG & YOUNG	3540	MILLER PARK	9/21/2011	77

September is Baby Safety Month: Watch for in-home dangers

Kim Everett | September 24, 2011

Home should be a safe haven for everyone, especially babies and children, but it is easy to overlook potential hazards that put kids at risk. Baby-proofing the inside of a home requires careful scrutiny of each room. Professional baby-proofers recommend that parents get on their knees and look through every room from the same level as a young child.

Some of the common hazards are choking/airway obstruction and accidental poisoning. There are also burn and drowning dangers, falls and the danger of things falling on children, and environmental hazards.

Safety tips provided by SafeKids USA to help parents protect children include:

Choking/airway obstruction

Keep small objects such as buttons, coins, small toys, and marbles out of young children’s reach. Hard candy, popcorn, nuts, and corn chips are also potential hazards. Balloons and balloon pieces can cause choking as well.
Store plastic bags out of children’s reach.

Environmental issues

Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in sleeping areas and test them monthly. Change batteries bi-annually.
Have heating systems checked annually.
Test homes built before 1978 for lead paint.

Falling hazards

Install safety guards on windows above the first floor.
Never trust a screen to prevent a child from falling out of a window.
Move furniture away from windows and keep them locked when closed.
Install safety gates at top and bottom of staircases.
Ensure that stairways and hallways are well lit and clear of clutter.
Do not leave babies alone on beds, sofas, or changing tables.
Use safety straps with infant carriers, strollers, swings, and high chairs.
Do not use baby walkers on wheels.
Anchor shelves and unstable furniture to floor or wall to prevent them from being pulled over.

Fire/burn dangers

Do not leave candles, matches, lighters, or flammable materials within children’s reach. Never leave burning candles unattended.
Do not place space heaters within children’s reach or near anything flammable.
Use back burners on stoves. Turn pot handles to the back.
Do not hold children while cooking or serving hot food.
Test temperature of food before giving to small children or babies.
Set water heater temperature at less than 120 degrees. Keep baby’s bath water around 100 degrees.

Drowning hazards

Never leave babies or young children unattended in bathtub.
Keep toilet lids down and locked and bathroom and utility room doors closed.
Do not leave water standing in the tub or sink, and do not leave buckets containing water or liquid unattended.

Accidental poisoning

Install locks/safety latches on cabinets containing potential poisons such as cleaning supplies, medicine, makeup, liquor, pesticides, etc. Store these items in the highest cabinets and never underestimate a child’s ability to climb.
Do not leave potentially poisonous products unattended while in use.
Follow dosage instructions when giving medicine to children and use child resistant packages.
Never refer to medicine or vitamins as candy.
Know which houseplants are poisonous and keep them out of reach.
If poisoning is suspected, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Keep activated charcoal on hand to be used only if advised by Poison Control Center or physician. Ipecac is no longer recommended as a treatment for poisoning.

Miscellaneous

Keep electrical outlets covered when not in use.
Consider installing cordless window coverings or secure cords out of children’s reach.
Store glass items, scissors, and knives out of children’s reach.
Call 911 if child collapses, can’t breathe, is having a seizure, or choking.

Learn CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

Numerous dangers exist, and it would be impossible to list or anticipate them all. This information is intended to be a guide for getting started but does not cover every possible hazard/danger. Discuss home safety issues with pediatricians and/or consult a baby-proofing professional.

Health department inspections: September 12-16

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | September 20, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
AUNTIE ANNE'S	295	CEDAR SAGE	9/14/2011	89
AUTUMN LEAVES OF GARLAND	5600	SHILOH	9/14/2011	93
BA LE CHANH GOC GARLAND	3526	WALNUT	9/13/2011	75
BANH MI #1	3212	JUPITER	9/15/2011	60
BOBA CAFE	3347	WALNUT	9/13/2011	78
BURGER ISLAND	1250	NORTHWEST	9/14/2011	90
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL	4170	LAVON	9/12/2011	93
DENNY'S RESTAURANT (7071)	12733	LBJ FREEWAY	9/15/2011	91
EL RIO GRANDE SUPERMARKET	3460	WALNUT	9/14/2011	81
				78
GARLAND FISH CITY GRILL, L.P.	445	CONEFLOWER	9/14/2011	77
HILLARY'S SWEET TEMPTATIONS	2677	FOREST	9/13/2011	95
HONEY DONUT	1949	CENTERVILLE	9/16/2011	84
HU TIEU MI VIETNAMESE	4425	WALNUT	9/13/2011	68
IRON WOK EXPRESS	3235	GARLAND	9/13/2011	81
JD'S KABOBS	1456	BELTLINE	9/15/2011	77
KROGER FOOD STORE #557	6850	SHILOH	9/13/2011	90
MEXICAN BURGERS & ANTOJITOS GUANACO	1718	FIRST	9/12/2011	63
MONTERREY TAQUERIAS	901	BELTLINE	9/13/2011	84
NESTLE TOLLHOUSE CAFE BY CHIP	605	TOWN SQUARE	9/14/2011	91
ON THE BORDER MEXICAN CAFE	1350	NORTHWEST	9/15/2011	86
ONE STAR FOOD MART #5	345	COUNTRY CLUB	9/14/2011	79
POPCORN PAPA	520	TOWN CENTER	9/12/2011	90
SKILLMAN WOK	565	OATES	9/14/2011	74
SUBWAY	450	INTERSTATE 30	9/14/2011	86
SUPER PLAZA	2441	WALNUT	9/12/2011	78
SWIF-T #24	862	BELTLINE	9/14/2011	93
TACO BELL #1636	5709	BROADWAY	9/12/2011	88
TACO CABANA #266	5959	BROADWAY	9/12/2011	92
TACO CASA	6118	BROADWAY	9/14/2011	96
TAQUERIA EL SABROSO	3426	KINGSLEY	9/12/2011	67
TAQUERIA LA JALICIENCE	1322	KINGSLEY	9/13/2011	85
TARGET STORE T-1489	5301	GARLAND	9/12/2011	87
UNITED CATERERS #2029	502	IDLEWILD	9/13/2011	83
VIET TOFU	3555	WALNUT	9/12/2011	70
WAFFLE HOUSE #306	494	I-30	9/12/2011	75

Reduce risk of falls for older Americans

Kim Everett | September 18, 2011

The consequences of falls can be especially dangerous for older Americans, and often, preventive steps can be taken to alleviate or lessen the risks. September 18-24 is Fall Prevention Awareness Week, a great time to check for and eliminate hazards. Follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control to make older family members’ and friends’ homes safer:

Begin an exercise program

Exercise makes people stronger and can improve balance/coordination. Lack of exercise leads to weakness and increases chances of falling. Ask health care provider about the best program.

Have medicines reviewed

Have doctor or pharmacist look at all medicines including non-prescription items. As people get older, the way medicines work in their bodies can change. Some medicines or combinations of medicines can cause drowsiness or light-headedness, which can lead to a fall.

Get vision checked
Lens prescription may not be correct, or there could be conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts that limit vision. Poor vision increases chances of falling.

Environmental hazards

The most common hazard is tripping over objects on the floor. Others include poor lighting, loose rugs, lack of grab bars or poorly located/mounted grab bars, and unsturdy furniture.

Outdoors

§ Repair cracks and edges of sidewalks and driveways.

§ Install handrails on stairs and steps.

§ Remove high doorway thresholds.

§ Trim shrubbery along pathways.

§ Keep walk areas clear of clutter, rocks, and tools, as well as snow and ice.

§ Install adequate lighting by doorways and along walkways.

All living spaces

§ Wear shoes that provide support and have thin non-slip soles. Avoid shoes with deep treads.

§ Use a change in color to denote changes in surface types or levels.

§ Secure rugs and carpet edges with nonskid tape. Avoid throw rugs.

§ Remove oversized furniture and objects.

§ Have at least one phone extension in each level of the home with emergency numbers at each one.

§ Add electrical outlets.

§ Reduce clutter.

§ Check lighting for adequate illumination and glare control, and maintain nightlights or motion-sensitive lighting.

§ Use contrast in paint, furniture, and carpet colors.

§ Install electronic emergency response system if needed.

Bathroom

§ Install grab bars on walls around tub and beside toilet, strong enough to hold your weight.

§ Add nonskid mats or appliques to bathtubs.

§ Mount liquid soap dispenser on the bathtub wall.

§ Install a portable, hand-held shower head.

§ Add a padded bath or shower seat.

§ Install raised toilet seat if needed.

§ Use nonskid mats or carpet on floor surfaces that might get wet.

Kitchen

§ Keep commonly used items within easy reach.

§ Use a sturdy step stool for reaching items on high shelves.

§ Make sure appliance cords are out of the way.

§ Avoid using floor polish or wax to reduce slick surfaces.

Living, dining, family room

§ Keep electrical and telephone cords out of the way.

§ Arrange furniture for easy movement.

§ Make sure chairs and couches are easy to get in and out of.

§ Remove caster wheels from furniture.

§ Use television remote control and cordless phone.

Bedroom

§ Use a bedside light with a switch that is easy to turn on and off.

§ Have a nightlight.

§ Locate telephone within reach of bed.

§ Adjust height of bed to make it easy to get in and out of.

§ Have a firm chair with arms to sit on while dressing.

Stairways, hallways, pathways

§ Keep free of clutter.

§ Make sure carpet is secured and get rid of throw rugs.

§ Install tightly fastened hand rails running the entire length and along both sides of stairs.

§ Handrails should be 34 inches high and have a diameter of about 1.5 inches.

§ Apply brightly colored tape to the face of the steps to make them more visible.

§ Optimal stair dimensions are 7.2 inch riser heights with an 11 or 12 inch tread width.

§ Have adequate lighting in stairways, hallways and pathways, with switches at each end.

Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control.

Health department inspections: September 5-9

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | September 13, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
AMELIA'S TORTILLERIA	150	KINGSLEY	9/8/2011	89
AZTEC TORTILLAS	4119	FOREST	9/6/2011	71
BON TON DONUTS	1225	BELTLINE	9/6/2011	97
CRAVERS FINGERS AND WINGS	830	BELTLINE	9/8/2011	85
DOMINO'S PIZZA	1529	BUCKINGHAM	9/7/2011	86
DONUT PALACE	6024	BROADWAY	9/8/2011	87
EL LANGOSTINO AZUL	718	CENTERVILLE	9/8/2011	87
GOLDEN WOK	1311	MARKETPLACE	9/8/2011	71
JACK IN THE BOX (2010)	3101	FIRST	9/7/2011	83
JACK IN THE BOX (7334)	1382	BELTLINE	9/7/2011	86
KROGER FOOD STORE #559	1406	WALNUT	9/8/2011	92
				88
LA MICHOACANA	2114	KINGSLEY	9/6/2011	86
LA PALOMA RESTAURANT	3545	WALNUT	9/6/2011	67
LA SUPER PALETERIA	3325	WALNUT	9/8/2011	90
MAY CHINA CAFE (7040)	525	OATES	9/6/2011	84
MCDONALD'S	3285	BROADWAY	9/6/2011	89
NEW TRUONG NGUYEN SUPERMARKET	3555	WALNUT	9/6/2011	72
ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL/CANTINA	4970	GEORGE BUSH	9/6/2011	75
PIZZA HUT	1449	BUCKINGHAM	9/7/2011	95
SONIC DRIVE IN	6130	JUPITER	9/6/2011	89
SUBWAY	3243	FOREST	9/7/2011	79
TACO BUENO #3059	5724	BROADWAY	9/8/2011	82
WHATABURGER	5806	BROADWAY	9/8/2011	77
WILD OVER WINGS	5335	BROADWAY	9/8/2011	91
WINGSTOP	2334	BUCKINGHAM	9/8/2011	73
	5949	BROADWAY	9/8/2011	81

September is the time to concentrate on child safety measures

Kim Everett | September 8, 2011

September is Baby Safety Month, and one of the most effective ways to keep children of all ages safe is to follow the laws regarding car safety seats.

It is estimated that seven out of 10 of children are improperly restrained in their seats. Either the seat is incorrectly installed or the harness is not set correctly. The following child restraint recommendations from the Texas Department of Public Safety and SafeKids USA are not all-inclusive but provide basic information. For more details: www.usa.safekids.org and www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/carseat.htm.

Infants

Birth to at least 1 year old and at least 20 pounds – use infant only or rear-facing car seats.
Infants over 20 pounds but less than 35 pounds – use rear-facing convertible seats designed for heavier infants.
Safety seats should always be placed in back seat.
Use car’s safety belt or LATCH system to lock the safety seat into the car. The seat should not move more than one inch in any direction.
Ensure that harness straps are at or below shoulder level.
Adjust chest clip to baby’s armpit level.

Toddlers

More than 1 year old and over 20 pounds– use forward-facing seat with harness.
Use vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system to lock the seat into the car. Seat should not move more than one inch in any direction.
Place car seats in back seat only.
Harness straps should be at or above shoulder level. Be sure harness is tight.
Adjust chest clip to toddler’s armpit level.
Use top tether if available in vehicle to limit forward motion of child’s head in a crash.
Seats with 5-point harnesses are the safest.

Older children

All kids under 8 years old or 4’ 9”– use forward-facing booster seats (with or without backs) in the back seat of the vehicle. Booster seats adjust the child’s height in the seat to make the shoulder/lap belt fit properly.
After a child has reached the age of 8, perform the Safety Belt Fit Test to determine if he/she is ready to move out of booster seat. Have the child sit all the way back on the vehicle seat with back straight against the back of the seat and buckle the lap/shoulder seat belt over them. Check for these things: Do his/her legs bend naturally at the knees over the edge of the seat? Does the lap portion of the belt fit low over hips and tops of thighs? Does the shoulder portion fit across the center of the chest?
If the answer to any of these questions is no, the child is still safer in a booster seat.
Often, children in poorly fitting adult seat belts slump down and this can cause serious injuries to their neck and internal organs during a car crash.

Miscellaneous

Distracted drivers are a danger to everyone. Cell phone use, eating, and grooming while driving, along with talking to passengers, can take a driver’s attention away from the road.
Do not put shoulder belt under child’s arm or behind the back.
Children learn from adults – set a good example by wearing seat belt properly at all times.
Insist that everyone the child rides with follow age/size-appropriate car seat safety requirements.
Never allow a child to sit in the front seat of a vehicle with active air bags.
Refer to the manufacturers’ instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual when installing car seats.
Use only seats with all parts, instructions, and labels.
Register seats with the manufacturer in case of recalls and watch www.recalls.gov.

Health department inspections: August 29-September 2

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | September 6, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
CHAO VIT THANH DA	3212	JUPITER	8/31/2011	83
DA PIZZA BOY	4125	BROADWAY	8/31/2011	76
E & S GROCERY & BAKERY	420	PLANO	8/30/2011	78
EL MERCADO AZTECA	1540	FIRST	8/31/2011	75
EL POLLO REGIO	501	PLANO	8/30/2011	80
FIESTA MART	2940	FIRST	8/29/2011	85
GLORIA'S RESTAURANT	360	CONEFLOWER	8/30/2011	86
HIGHWAY PETROLEUM, INC.	2002	HIGHWAY 66	8/29/2011	81
IHOP #1404	1313	CENTERVILLE	8/31/2011	93
LA MICHOACANA	2114	KINGSLEY	8/30/2011	73
LUCKY CHINA	1102	NORTHWEST	8/30/2011	82
MARKET LATINA RESTAURANT	3050	FIRST	8/29/2011	61
MCDONALD'S	7201	GEORGE BUSH	9/1/2011	81
MILLER FINA	1330	MILLER	8/31/2011	76
R. HARDEMAN'S BBQ	4122	BROADWAY	8/31/2011	68
SNS FOOD MART	2518	KINGSLEY	9/1/2011	43
SONIC DRIVE-IN	1709	BELTLINE	8/30/2011	90
TACO BELL	1050	NORTHWEST	9/1/2011	94
UNCLE WINGS CHINESE RESTAURANT	107	FIRST	8/31/2011	70
WENDY'S	3232	LAVON	8/29/2011	85
WINGSTOP	1251	NORTHWEST	8/31/2011	83
YOGURTLAND	4170	LAVON	8/30/2011	93

Health department inspections: August 22-26

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | August 29, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
BENITO'S BAKERY	3160	SATURN	8/22/2011	85
BLEACHERS SPORTS GRILL	3402	ARAPAHO	8/22/2011	81
CUQUITA'S RESTAURANT	1957	NORTHWEST	8/23/2011	53
DAVID'S MEAT MARKET, INC.	4010	JUPITER	8/25/2011	95
DESPERADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT	3443	CAMPBELL	8/25/2011	82
DONUT PLAZA	1745	COUNTRY CLUB	8/24/2011	85
DOS BANDERAS TEX-MEX CUISINE (7151)	614	MAIN	8/25/2011	79
EL RIO GRANDE SUPERMARKET	3460	WALNUT	8/24/2011	59
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FLYING FISH	4430	LAVON	8/23/2011	83
GENGHIS GRILL - MONGOLIAN STIRFRY	215	CONEFLOWER	8/25/2011	45
HOUR KITCHEN	209	MAIN	8/26/2011	90
K.E.A. IMPORTS FOOD	580	CASTLE GLEN	8/23/2011	70
LA RANCHERA SUPERMARKET #4- GROCERY	3160	SATURN	8/24/2011	61
LA RANCHERA SUPERMARKET #4- TAQUERIA	3160	SATURN	8/22/2011	70
LUNA DE NOCHE	7602	JUPITER	8/25/2011	69
MILLENNIUM DONUTS	503	GARLAND	8/22/2011	90
MING'S KITCHEN	1929	FIRST	8/22/2011	76
PIZZA BY ALEX	103	FIRST	8/23/2011	91
PLEASANT VALLEY NURSING & REHAB	1525	PLEASANT VALLEY	8/23/2011	76
PUPUSERIA LILIAN	2410	MILLER	8/23/2011	77
PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MAMA TITA	618	JUPITER	8/24/2011	77
QUAN MAI	3801	WALNUT	8/23/2011	69
ROMA PALACE	4550	BUCKINGHAM	8/24/2011	76
SAIGON RICE - COM TAM SAIGON	3212	JUPITER	8/25/2011	91
SCOTTY P'S HAMBURGERS GARLAND	4280	LAVON	8/23/2011	84
SONIC (6949)	625	TOWN SQUARE	8/25/2011	95
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S	220	CONEFLOWER	8/25/2011	83
TANGO BAKERY & CAFE	4436	WALNUT	8/23/2011	77
TAQUERIA EL PRIMO	3345	BROADWAY	8/22/2011	76
TASTY CHINA RESTAURANT	3512	WALNUT	8/22/2011	72
THE BREAKROOM RESTAURANT	1919	SHILOH	8/25/2011	72
VETONI'S PIZZA & PASTA	3420	BROADWAY	8/22/2011	56
YOBERRY SHOP	5509	BROADWAY	8/22/2011	75

Health department inspections: August 15-19

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | August 22, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
ANOTHER SOUTHERN MAID	301	BUCKINGHAM	8/16/2011	99
AVOCADO CALIFORNIA ROLL & SUSHI	690	BEEBALM	8/18/2011	62
BLACK-EYED PEA RESTAURANT	3435	BELTLINE	8/16/2011	74
BRAUM'S ICE CREAM #62	2802	LAVON	8/18/2011	79
BROOKLYNS OLD NEIGH. STYLE PIZZERIA	310	TOWN CENTER	8/15/2011	63
BURGER KING	522	PLANO	8/16/2011	83
CHINA STAR	2425	WALNUT	8/18/2011	81
CORNER FOOD MART #2	4460	WALNUT	8/17/2011	82
CRISPY CHICKEN & RICE	2930	FIRST	8/16/2011	90
DAIRY QUEEN	1914	PLANO	8/17/2011	83
	1926	FIRST	8/15/2011	78
DOMINO'S PIZZA (5290)	4413	WALNUT	8/16/2011	82
DONG HAI CHINESE RESTAURANT	3575	WALNUT	8/16/2011	72
EASTERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB	3000	COUNTRY CLUB	8/17/2011	69
EGG ROLL CAFE	4002	JUPITER	8/18/2011	83
EGG ROLL CITY	1721	BELTLINE	8/17/2011	71
FIESTA MART	2940	FIRST	8/18/2011	83
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GAURI BHIMANI DELI	1935	JUPITER	8/15/2011	71
LUPILLO'S TAQUERIA	100	AVENUE D	8/16/2011	80
MCDONALD'S	1404	WALNUT	8/15/2011	94
MEXICALI RESTAURANT	1456	BELTLINE	8/17/2011	76
OLD TOWN STORE - DELI	509	AVENUE D	8/15/2011	76
PEPPERS TACO INC.	1818	NORTHWEST	8/17/2011	61
RICE XPRESS	2402	WALNUT	8/15/2011	81
SALI'S PIZZA & PASTA	1238	BELTLINE	8/17/2011	79
SBT LAO THAI FOOD TO GO	2020	BUCKINGHAM	8/17/2011	70
STAR BUKRI'S CATERING	2026	JUPITER	8/15/2011	82
SUBWAY	555	INTERSTATE 30	8/18/2011	85
TAQUERIA HWY 66	2020	STATE HWY 66	8/16/2011	70
WHATABURGER #762	2545	NORTHEAST	8/15/2011	83

Health department inspections: August 8-12

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | August 15, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
BALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT	421	JUPITER	8/8/2011	68
BEST DAYS EATS DRINKS MUSIC GAMES	2121	NORTHWEST	8/8/2011	81
BROADWAY TEXACO	3036	BROADWAY	8/8/2011	85
BROADWAY TEXACO-DELI	3036	BROADWAY	8/8/2011	73
BURGER ISLAND	1529	BUCKINGHAM	8/9/2011	44
CAPRISSI II PIZZA	3443	CAMPBELL	8/9/2011	91
CARNICERIA Y TAQUERIA LA PRIMERIA	119	KINGSLEY	8/8/2011	44
DONUT PALACE	1605	BUCKINGHAM	8/9/2011	96
EL RANCHERO RESTAURANT	2515	FOREST	8/8/2011	72
FAMILY DONUTS	833	MILLER	8/9/2011	78
GOAL FOOD MARKET- CONV. STORE	717	FIFTH	8/8/2011	92
GOAL FOOD MARKET-DELI	717	FIFTH	8/8/2011	89
HUBBARD'S CUBBARD	901	MAIN	8/11/2011	38
KROGER FOOD STORE #557	6850	SHILOH	8/8/2011	91
MARSHALL'S BBQ	510	WALNUT CIRCLE	8/9/2011	89
ON A RUN (6960)	719	MILLER	8/9/2011	95
ROSI'S PUPUSERIA	1910	FIRST	8/9/2011	88
SONIC DRIVE-IN	313	CASTLE	8/11/2011	84
TRAK 10	3420	WALNUT	8/11/2011	65
VETONI ON MAIN	620	MAIN	8/9/2011	89
VICTOR'S TAQUERIA	2441	WALNUT	8/9/2011	71
WALMART SUPER CENTER	1801	MARKET PLACE	8/8/2011	96
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WALMART SUPERCENTER #1055	5302	GARLAND	8/9/2011	97

Health department inspections: August 1-5

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | August 8, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
BARBACOA HERMANOS CRUZ	109	CENTERVILLE	8/4/2011	78
BURGER KING #5020	106	FIRST	8/3/2011	86
CHILI'S GRILL & BAR	3271	GEORGE BUSH	8/3/2011	85
CHUCK E. CHEESE (6979)	4992	GEORGE BUSH	8/3/2011	83
EL CHICO RESTAURANT	1902	EASTGATE	8/2/2011	84
HOLIDAY INN	5110	GEORGE BUSH FRWY	8/3/2011	73
KINGS BEER & WINE	3520	KINGSLEY	8/5/2011	90
LA MICHOACANA	2406	WALNUT	8/4/2011	60
MY LAN RESTAURANT	3347	WALNUT	8/4/2011	72
PALETERIA LA SUPER #2	3031	FIRST	8/5/2011	95
PIZZA PATRON	2930	FIRST	8/2/2011	89
RICK'S BBQ	1417	JUPITER	8/3/2011	60
SOPRANO'S PIZZA, SUBS & MORE	5148	JUPITER	8/1/2011	86
SOUTHERN MAID DONUTS	565	OATES	8/3/2011	87
TACO BUENO	1936	FIRST	8/2/2011	85
VAUGHAN'S DONUTS	109A	FIRST	8/2/2011	95
WHATABURGER	725	CENTERVILLE	8/2/2011	59

Health department inspections: July 25-29

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | August 2, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
7 MARES OSTIONERIA	3317	WALNUT	7/25/2011	83
ARBY'S ROAST BEEF	1902	NORTHWEST	7/27/2011	80
BRANDING IRON, THE	1535	BRAND	7/27/2011	65
CHARLEY'S GRILLED SUBS	635	TOWN SQUARE	7/26/2011	97
CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFE	5445	GEORGE BUSH	7/28/2011	74
CICI'S PIZZA (7147)	4441	BASS PRO	7/25/2011	87
DUNKIN DONUTS	803	CENTERVILLE	7/27/2011	90
FUZZYS TACO SHOP	5125	GEORGE BUSH	7/25/2011	67
G & G FOOD MART	1432	BUCKINGHAM	7/25/2011	85
GOLD MINE RESTAURANT	3127	FIRST	7/25/2011	73
JACK IN THE BOX #785 (7049)	1001	CENTERVILLE	7/28/2011	91
JJ WOK	2613	FOREST	7/27/2011	80
JUARITOS RESTAURANT	3460	WALNUT	7/28/2011	84
LA MICHOACANA #34	6535	DUCK CREEK	7/25/2011	72
LITTLE CAESARS	1250	NORTHWEST	7/28/2011	92
MCDONALD'S	3310	LAVON	7/28/2011	62
MEKONG MARKET	2014	BUCKINGHAM	7/27/2011	81
MI COCINA HONDURENA	220	KINGSLEY	7/25/2011	49
ROSATI'S	5255	GEORGE BUSH	7/25/2011	72
SUBWAY	109	FIRST	7/28/2011	69
SUBWAY #4740 (5454)	3324	BROADWAY	7/27/2011	67
THOMSON'S MEAT MARKET	6246	BROADWAY	7/28/2011	69
WALNUT BEER & WINE TAQUERIA	3246	WALNUT	7/25/2011	71

Health department inspections: July 18-22

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | July 26, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
A DASH IN GROCERY	2445	GOLDFINCH	7/21/2011	74
ACCENT FOOD SERVICES LLC	2350	CRIST	7/19/2011	95
AT YOUR SERVICE CATERING	2030	BUCKINGHAM	7/19/2011	78
BRAUM'S ICE CREAM #55	5435	BROADWAY	7/19/2011	84
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	5125	GEORGE BUSH	7/21/2011	92
BURGERLAND	3035	SHILOH	7/19/2011	62
CHILI'S GRILL & BAR	535	INTERSTATE 30	7/20/2011	82
CHINA CAFE	906	INTERSTATE 30	7/21/2011	83
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1564	5602	BROADWAY	7/20/2011	66
DUC HUONG GIO CHA	3347	WALNUT	7/19/2011	80
ELENI MART	2014	JUPITER	7/18/2011	83
GRANDY'S (7102)	145	GARLAND	7/18/2011	80
III MARIA'S RESTAURANT	2622	WALNUT	7/21/2011	74
INDIA GARDEN	433	INTERSTATE 30	7/18/2011	85
ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY	5001	BASS PRO	7/18/2011	71
J DONUTS	5501	BROADWAY	7/20/2011	91
PIC-N-GO #1	3443	CAMPBELL	7/19/2011	84
PIZZA PATRON	3419	WALNUT	7/20/2011	84
QUOC BAO BAKERY	3419	WALNUT	7/18/2011	91
SUPER EGG ROLL	2024	BUCKINGHAM	7/20/2011	83
SUZI'S TIME OUT DELI	1117	JUPITER	7/18/2011	85
THAI JASMINE	5129	GARLAND	7/18/2011	62
TOM THUMB #2561	925	NORTHWEST	7/18/2011	84
WALMART SUPERCENTER #1055	5302	GARLAND	7/18/2011	95
WENDY'S	5235	GARLAND	7/19/2011	76
WILLIAMS CHICKEN	480	I-30	7/19/2011	74

Health department inspections: July 11-15

Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department | July 19, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment scoring less than 70 is deemed "high risk" and inspection frequency of that establishment is increased. Mandatory closure is imposed on establishments scoring below 50.

FACILITY NAME	STREET NUMBER	STREET NAME	ACTIVITY DATE	SCORE
BAKER'S RIBS	488	INTERSTATE 30	7/14/2011	83
BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT GARLAND	2300	MARIE CURIE	7/11/2011	80
BUDDY'S BURGER JOINT	2334	BUCKINGHAM	7/13/2011	81
CHICK-FIL-A	5425	GEORGE BUSH	7/13/2011	87
CRAVE THE TASTE CAFE	2313	GUTHRIE	7/14/2011	59
EDDIE'S NAPOLI'S ITALIAN BISTRO	4280	LAVON	7/13/2011	82
EL POLLO REGIO	1440	WALNUT	7/11/2011	72
GARLAND GRILL	3421	KINGSLEY	7/12/2011	65
GRILL 64	600	CAMPBELL	7/12/2011	69
HYATT PLACE - GARLAND	5101	GEORGE BUSH	7/12/2011	77
JACK IN THE BOX #711 (7048)	335	GARLAND	7/15/2011	82
KROGER FOOD STORE #557	6850	SHILOH	7/11/2011	81
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES	375	I-30	7/11/2011	93
LOS CORRALES MEXICAN CUISINE	1449	JUPITER	7/13/2011	60
MR. JIM'S PIZZA #146	565	OATES	7/13/2011	95
OLIVE OIL PIZZERIA	552	I-30	7/12/2011	88
PAPA MURPHY'S TX 143	3035	BROADWAY	7/13/2011	85
PIZZA HUT #744122	5335	BROADWAY	7/11/2011	88
SONIC DRIVE IN	5020	GARLAND	7/12/2011	90
SUPER FOOD MART	102	BUCKINGHAM	7/13/2011	76
SWEET CREAM DONUTS	1546	ROWLETT	7/13/2011	90
TEXACO	3464	CAMPBELL	7/14/2011	50
WAFFLE HOUSE	3109	JUPITER	7/13/2011	77
WENDY'S	2319	WALNUT	7/12/2011	78

Health department inspections: July 5-8

Cindy Mooney, Garland Health Department | July 12, 2011

Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

A failing grade includes anything below 60.&nbs