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Los Mariachis

5821 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

44cited violations
14serious tier
10inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QWS5S
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 884-0770
Official record
Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264144
20253156
20242103
2023151

Inspections

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      There is a excessive number of flies and fruit flies in the basement.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  2. Sep 10, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw Beef found stored over cheese in the WI Cooler.

      Correction: Cooler was reorgainized during inspection.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      2 Door Atosa Cooler was found holding TCS at 46°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were discarded during inspection. Have equipment serviced and notify once operational.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The chlorine sanitizer was not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Tube to sanitizer was found disconnected.

      Correction: Tube was reconnected and primed and dispensing at 50PPM

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      All TCS foods were found without a datemark.

      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. It was recommended to PIC to make labels for the WI Cooler with Dry erase marker board to assist date marking. Majority of items were dated during inspection.

      Code 3-501.17 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      There is a excessive number of flies and fruit flies in the basement.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  3. Apr 13, 2026 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Operator provided 90 days to obtain a certified food manager. If certificate is not obtained within 90 days, establishment will receive a $190 fee and may be at risk of the retail food permit being suspended.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  4. Apr 9, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The chlorine sanitizer was not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in the kitchen machine.

      Correction: Machine was repaired during inspection and now dispensing 100PPM. Provided sanitizer log. Highly recommend using log to verify concentration daily.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      None of the TCS foods were provided with a 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. Will return next week to verify all items are date marked.

      Code 3-501.17 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink observed to have excessive amount of food debris in the basin.

      Correction: Do not use hand sink for any other purpose besides hand washing. Handsink was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at cookline handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provided hand soap at handwashing sink during inspection.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling provided at the cookline and prep line handwashing sinks for hand drying.

      Correction: Provided single-use toweling at handwashing sinks during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Operator provided 90 days to obtain a certified food manager. If certificate is not obtained within 90 days, establishment will receive a $190 fee and may be at risk of the retail food permit being suspended.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Condement cups were used as scoops in multiple containers on the cookline.

      Correction: Cups were removed during inspection. Use a scoop that has a handle extended out of the food.

      Code 3-304.12

  5. Oct 1, 2025 Follow Up · 2 priority, 1 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Two instances were TCS food was found above 41°F. The food prep cooler was holding food 44-45F. Food in the WI Cooler was found holding 40-43F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Foods in the prep cooler were moved. Service call was made for the WI Cooler. Notify dept once coolers are serviced and functional.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - REPAIRED TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

      The faucet on the hand sink on the cookline is broken and loose. Sink is functional but needs repair.

      Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.

      Code 5-205.15 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

      There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

      Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

      Code 12-201.11 (B)

  6. Sep 26, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Two instances were raw animal product was found stored over RTE foods. Multiple raw animal products found stored over vegetables in the 2 door Atosa Cooler and raw eggs were found stored over salsa in the WI Cooler.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Both coolers were rearranged during inspection

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Two instances were TCS food was found above 41°F. The food prep cooler was holding food 44-45F. Food in the WI Cooler was found holding 40-43F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Foods in the prep cooler were moved. Service call was made for the WI Cooler. Notify dept once coolers are serviced and functional.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • 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 is at 0 PPM.

      Correction: Machine was primed and now reading 100PPM.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - REPAIRED TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

      The faucet on the hand sink on the cookline is broken and loose. Sink is functional but needs repair.

      Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.

      Code 5-205.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Papertowels restocked during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

      There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

      Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

      Code 12-201.11 (B)

  7. Mar 19, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

      There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

      Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

      Code 12-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Drinking cup without cover was observed on rack above clean dishes. The cup was moved during inspection,

      Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

      The exhaust ventilation hood system has grease build-up.

      Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

      Code 4-204.11

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the racks in the walk-in cooler are soiled with encrusted food debris.

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

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

  8. Oct 17, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      A container of raw chicken is stored on top of boxes of tortillas in the basement walk-in cooler. The chicken was moved during inspection.

      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)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

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

      The wiping bucket bleach sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at >200 PPM. The sanitizer was diluted to 100 PPM during inspection.

      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

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      1) A knife is stored between a prep table and prep cooler. 2) A scoop handle is in contact with beans in the bulk container. The knife and scoop were removed during inspection.

      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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The interior of the cookline microwave is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use cups are stored on the floor in the basement.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

      Code 4-903.12

  9. Mar 7, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The dish machine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. The dish machine was serviced during inspection and dispensing at 100 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 Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The interior of the ice machine is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

      The exhaust ventilation hood system is heavily soiled with grease.

      Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

      Code 4-204.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The floor behind the cookline is soiled with grease and food debris.

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

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

  10. Oct 11, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw shrimp is stored over RTE fajita peppers in the Atosa 2-door cooler. The shrimp was moved during inspection.

      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 Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at cookline food employee handwashing sink. Soap was provided during inspection.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Core

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

      The vent hood is soiled with grease.

      Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

      Code 4-204.11

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The upstairs walk-in cooler shelves and the floor behind the grill are soiled with grease and food residue.

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

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

Source: Central Racine County Health Department. History last read Oct 16, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.