Zacatecas Mexican Grill LLC

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Inspections

1. Jan 5, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - ICE USED AS EXTERIOR COOLANT

     Passion fruit puree mix is stored in ice used for drinks.

     Correction: Discard contaminated ice and adjust procedures to prevent ice used as an exterior coolant from being used in food.

     Code 3-303.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and exceeds 200 PPM. Corrected to 50 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Raw, frozen bacon wrapped shrimp are uncovered in the the Thomson Chest Freezer. A red baron pizza box was nested on top of the raw product.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD

     Frozen food in Thomson Chest Freezer not stored and maintained frozen. Product was upper 20's on surface. Freezer became unknowingly unplugged. Corrected during inspection.

     Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored.

     Code 3-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Brute garbage can is not ANSI certified or approved by the department to store food / bulk tortilla chips.

     Correction: Transfer chips to an approved food-grade storage bin. The use of a bag / liner may be used if it can be shown that the bag / liner independently meets food contact surface requirements and documentation / certification is provided.

     Code 4-205.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment such as freezer handles, cooler handles and mircowave door buttons are soiled.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     RINSING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AFTER CLEANING AND SANITIZING

     Establishment has reversed the rinse and sanitize flow in the 3 compartment sink. Utensils and equipment are being washed, sanitized, then rinsed.

     Correction: Adjust sink use so that flow of utensils and equipment are washed, rinsed, then sanitized and air dried.

     Code 4-904.14

2. Dec 9, 2025 Pre-inspection · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer used in the bar dishwasher is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Bottle empty. Bottle replaced and unit primed. Corrected to 50 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Lavender Bleach used in the food establishment is not approved.

     Correction: Prior to opening, sanitizer for 3 compartment sinks and food contact surfaces shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration on dishmachines or 3 compartment sinks. Inspector provided partial vial of test strips at time of inspection.

     Correction: Obtain an adequate supply of chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine concentrations in warewashing machines and 3 compartment sinks.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of walk-in cooler lights and fan cover are soiled with dust accumulations.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Exhaust on hood ventilation system soiled with accumulations of grease dripping on equipment below. Service is scheduled for January, 2026.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

   • Not serious Core

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

     Urinal in men's restroom is out of order

     Correction: Repair toilet.

     Code 8-201.16

3. Dec 9, 2025 Follow Up · 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of walk-in cooler lights and fan cover are soiled with dust accumulations.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Exhaust on hood ventilation system soiled with accumulations of grease dripping on equipment below. Service is scheduled for January, 2026.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

     Urinal in men's restroom is out of order

     Correction: Repair toilet.

     Code 8-201.16