Restaurant Roundup: Mexican restaurant temporarily closed with 20 violations, first-ever top-scoring meal prep business

Krdo · May 07, 2026 · 429 words · By Julia Donovan

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Restaurant Roundup: Mexican restaurant temporarily closed with 20 violations, first-ever top-scoring meal prep business COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Claims checked 8

Techniques found 1

Topics 2

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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What happened

Restaurant Roundup: Mexican restaurant temporarily closed with 20 violations, first-ever top-scoring meal prep business COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) - A Mexican restaurant in Northeast Colorado Springs was temporarily closed after failing its recent routine health inspection with over 20 violations.

Common ground

Meanwhile, we’re highlighting a different kind of high score this week!

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/07/restaurant-roundup-mexican-restaurant-temporari…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The inspector reported that an employee touched food with their bare hands, and there was no soap at the handwashing sink.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic health service links for Stanislaus County and WebMD, which do not mention the specific restaurant or the violations cited.

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web search NEUTRAL — Provides health care services to the community via its network of federally qualified health center - look alike outpatient clinics, public health services, an indigent health care program, and a fami…
https://www.schsa.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award ...
https://www.webmd.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Memorial Medical Center is a Hospital in Modesto, CA in the Greater Central Valley area. View amenities, directions and services.
https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/memorial…

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Claim 2: “Blackjack Pizza at S Academy Boulevard and Astrozon Boulevard, and Red Robin at N Carefree Circle and N Powers Boulevard [had high scores].”

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While Uber Eats and City-Data confirm the existence and locations of Blackjack Pizza and Red Robin in Colorado Springs, there is no evidence provided regarding their health inspection scores.

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web search NEUTRAL — Use your Uber account to order delivery from Blackjack Pizza & Salads (2328 S. Academy Blvd.) in Colorado Springs. Browse the menu, view popular items, and track your order.
https://www.ubereats.com/store/blackjack-pizza-&-salads-2328…

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web search NEUTRAL — Donatos® Pizza. Community. Fundraisers.
https://www.redrobin.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Address: 5609 N ACADEMY BLVD. City and Zip Code: Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Phone: (719)260-7272. Description: Story type: CARRYOUT.Papa John's - 3755 ASTROZON BLVD.
https://www.city-data.com/locations/PapaJohnsPizza/Colorado-…

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Claim 3: “Chef in Boots at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Barnes Road, run by Rebecca Svabek... [had] a perfect score”

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The evidence provided is completely irrelevant, discussing 'Dance Moms', pig heart transplants, and orangutans. There is no mention of Chef in Boots or Rebecca Svabek.

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web search NEUTRAL — Take a look at ALDC's most unusual dance concepts that received a perfect score in Part 2 of this Dance Moms flashback compilation.Click here for more Dance ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iya2gINUmAw

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web search NEUTRAL — A 58-year-old man with heart failure who received a new heart from a genetically modified pig died on Monday, nearly six weeks after receiving the pig organ, University of Maryland Medical Center offi…
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/31/health/pig-heart-transpla…

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web search NEUTRAL — The fleeting scene, captured by a motion‑sensitive camera, showed a young Sumatran orangutan pause at the forest's edge, grip a rope with deliberate care and step out into open air. Halfway across, it…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sumatra-orangutan-canopy-bridge…

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Claim 4: “Rebecca actually uses a shared kitchen to prepare the Chef in Boots meals.”

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The evidence discusses general meal prep and a shared kitchen in Nantucket, but does not mention Chef in Boots or Rebecca Svabek.

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web search NEUTRAL — Meal prep is about making our lives easier, saving money, portion control, and control of cravings and temptations. This delicious lemon chicken meal prep is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZdaEdo73cs

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web search NEUTRAL — The chef uses quality beef and cooks it carefully to keep it soft inside while roasting the outside in a hot pan for extra flavor. It is typically accompanied by rice and vegetables on a hot dish.
https://wakeup.sg/japan-michelin-chef/

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web search NEUTRAL — Flexibility defines The Hive kitchens. “Most kitchens can work for (either) production or innovation. For example, a caterer may use one of the smaller kitchens for prep one day, and then move to one …
https://www.fermag.com/articles/building-buzz-at-nantuckets-…

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Claim 5: “all of our high and low-scoring restaurants are based on routine health inspections conducted by the El Paso County Health Department.”

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The provided evidence consists of generic health service links for Stanislaus County and WebMD, which do not confirm the role of the El Paso County Health Department in these specific inspections.

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Claim 6: “The inspector was also made aware that cutting boards and knives used for raw food were only cleaned once per day.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic health service links for Stanislaus County and WebMD, which do not mention the specific restaurant or the violations cited.

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Claim 7: “A Mexican restaurant in Northeast Colorado Springs was temporarily closed after failing its recent routine health inspection with over 20 violations.”

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The claim is reported by KRDO (a local news source), but the other web search results are irrelevant (Philadelphia and LA County). Only one relevant source confirms the event in Colorado Springs.

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web search NEUTRAL — BJ's Restaurant in West Covina faces closure due to health department findings. Click to learn more about the health inspector's decision. #closure #healthdepartment #healthinspector #lacounty.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/real-health-inspection-resta…

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web search NEUTRAL — 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 servi…
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/09/restaurant-roundup-taco-sho…

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web search NEUTRAL — Health inspectors in Philadelphia identified multiple food safety and sanitation violations at two restaurants.
https://whatnow.com/philadelphia/local-news/two-philadelphia…

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Claim 8: “Las Palmitas was back open after passing its re-inspection.”

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The search results for 'Las Palmitas' refer to a subscription service and a restaurant in Tennessee, not the Colorado Springs location mentioned in the context of health inspections.

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web search NEUTRAL — After canceling your Las Palmitas subscription, you'll typically have access to the service until the end of your current billing period. You won't be charged for the next billing cycle, and your acco…
https://www.joinchargeback.com/cancels/how-to-cancel-las-pal…

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to Passing Health Inspection Restaurant on TikTok. Last updated 2025-04-07. 427 Likes, TikTok video from Atlanta News (@atlantanewsfirst): “This hot dog spot is keeping it on t…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/passing-health-inspection-re…

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web search NEUTRAL — View the menu for Las Palmitas in Bartlett, TN. Order Online, get delivery, see prices and reviews.
https://www.menupix.com/memphis/restaurants/380216750/Las-Pa…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.