El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Mar 12, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing for eggs and steak that can be ordered undercooked.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

2. Feb 23, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employees observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Action Taken: Employee discarded ready-to-eat foods that were touched with bare hands during inspection. Education provided regarding preventing bar hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS

     Food was observed to be stored in single-use grocery-type bags in the 1 door cooler in the back of restaurant.

     Correction: Food contact surfaces of equipment, utensils and linens shall be cleaned and sanitized before use with food. Single-use and single-service shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Discard potentially contaminated food items.

     Code 3-304.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Salsa, diced tomatoes, and cooked meats were observed to have no date-mark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing for eggs and steak that can be ordered undercooked.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of cleaner not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employees noted wearing bracelets and watches while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     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 Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Styrofoam cup used as scoop in a spice container and stainless steel bowl used as scoop in dry rice container.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Containers used to store food observed to be cracked and broken.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at front employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

3. Feb 10, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 6 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Cooked pinto beans in the 1 door cooler have not cooled within 48 hours and were observed to be an internal temperature of 45-48°F.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Action Taken: Cooked pinto beans that were not cooled properly were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Steak taco meat held on shelf under steam table is hot held at an internal temperature of 117°F.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Steak taco meat was reheated to 165*F during inspection, before being added to the steam table for hot holding.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Several foods were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered in the coolers throughout establishment.

     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 Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A bowl is used for dispensing cilantro and onion mixture, which could be a source for contamination.

     Correction: Utensils used for dispensing food shall have a handle and the handle shall be stored to prevent contamination. 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 Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Raw meat in stock pans observed on the floor in the back room.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Raw meat in stock pans that were on the floor in the back room, were removed from the floor during inspection.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CAN OPENERS - SHARP

     Cutting or piercing part on can opener is dull and rusting.

     Correction: Replace cutting or piercing part to reduce the hazard of metal fragments caused by dull or worn parts.

     Code 4-501.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean cups 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

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Unisex bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in a unisex bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

4. Jan 24, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of bleach/water not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Action Taken: The sanitizer was labeled during inspection.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cups without covers was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Action Taken: The cups were moved out of the food prep area during inspection.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Plates observed being used to dispense chicken and beef.

     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. Action Taken: The plates were replaced with serving spoons during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12