Ixtapan Mexican Restaurant

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 20, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     The base coving was removed from the wall in the back room. Was holding water from a roof leak. Establishment is working with insurance to get the roof repaired.

     Correction: Once roof repair is complete, replace base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

2. Feb 25, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     The chlorine test kits are expired or do not provide an expiration date.

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

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Bowl was found in the bulk rice bin.

     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. Bowl was removed during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Cabela's brand meat slicer and meat grinder are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Remove unapproved equipment from the establishment.

     Code 4-205.11

3. Aug 28, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Soap and paint were found stored above single use items in the back area.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Toxic items were moved during inspection.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     The items offered undercooked are not identified on the menu.

     Correction: When menu is reprinted, properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Factsheet on consumer advisory provided during inspection.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The screen hung up is not tight fitting..

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

4. Feb 11, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Tamales are being improperly thawed on the prep table at room temperature. The tamales were placed into the True kitchen cooler during inspection.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of multi-pirpose cleaner is not labeled with common name of product. The bottle was labeled during inspection.

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

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on food prep table. The cloths were put into sanitizer during inspection.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

5. Sep 5, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The can opener is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

6. Mar 12, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

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

     The wiping cloth bucket and warewashing sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 and 10 PPM respectively. Bleachwas added during inspection to 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)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     A bottle of grill cleaner is hanging above tortillas in the kitchen. The cleaner was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use cup was improperly stored inside the chili powder. the cup was discarded 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

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     Floor and wall juncture beneath the handwash sink is not coved.

     Correction: Provide base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

7. Oct 12, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core
   • 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 10 PPM. The sanitizer was re-made 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

     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)