Casa Mezcal

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 9, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Two items in the walk in cooler have have exceeded its date mark. Carnitas use by 2/6/26 and Carne Chimy 2/5/26 need to be discarded.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) needs to train employees on proper date marking disposition.

     Correction: The person in charge shall provide food safety training to employees on [activity].

     Code 2-103.11 (N)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Numerous squeeze bottles need to be identified as to contents with the common name.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Provide scoops to dispense ingredients in the bulk contianers. (flour).

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Do not store container of of limes directly on tomatoes in the food prep cooler>

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

2. Jan 23, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Steaks in a metal pan were stacked on top of vegetables. Keep all raw product separated from ready to eat foods. Steaks were moved to the lowest shelf.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     The bottom drawer on the slide out drawer cooler needs to repair the handle or get a new drawer unit.

     Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

     Code 4-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Remove the cardboard that is wrapped with a towel between the griddle and deep fryer. Food debris is accumulating there. Recommend fabricating a stainless steel piece to fit between the two pieces of equipment.

     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

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean metal insert pans are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

3. Mar 7, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     When thawing Talapia, must cut open the package or remove fish totally from reduced oxygen environment.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     The food prep sink is not designed to be used as a handwash sink. Remove soap and the sign from the food prep sink. Use the 2 sinks closet to the cookline and dishwasher for handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

4. May 5, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.