Mexican Restaurant Ramirez

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 17, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The dish machine chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. The sanitizer was primed and dispensing at 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

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     There is a leak from a pipe in the basement and the plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. No food or food products are beneath the leak.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

2. Feb 13, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the reminder statement. The food items that are offered undercooked are not marked with an asterisk.

     Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

3. Feb 11, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority

     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. 100PPM bleach to be sued in the 4-comp sink until the dish machine is serviced.

     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

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the reminder statement. The food items that are offered undercooked are not marked with an asterisk.

     Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

4. Sep 15, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

     Raw ground beef was stored above ceviche in the prep cooler. The ceviche was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - DELETERIOUS SUBSTANCES

     Some food items in the basement freezers are stored in plastic grocery bags.

     Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles may not allow the migration of deleterious substances. Replace the plastic grocery bags with food-safe packaging.

     Code 4-102.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A spoon used as a scoop is stored inside the container and in contact with the ceviche. The spoon was 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

5. Feb 4, 2025 Routine · 2 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: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment after class on 2/11/2025.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Residential refrigerator in basement is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. House made salsas and thawing product was observed in refrigerator. Product was moved to ANSI approved refrigerator during inspection.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

     Code 4-205.11

6. Feb 15, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

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

     The LTS 3000 is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 10 PPM. Dish machine was operating with 50 PPM by end of 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)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     Spatula is observed not being sanitized after cleaning. Item was sanitized during inspection.

     Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

     Code 4-702.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

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

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Cardboard is observed being used on the shelving and tin foil is being used on the walls around the grill.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

7. Aug 14, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The LTS 3000 is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Sanitizer was adjusted during inspection 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 Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     No asterisks are proivded next to menu items served undercooked.

     Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products. Provide asterisks next to these items on the menu at the next menu printing.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

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

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Cardboard is used on the shelving, tin foil is on the wall around the grill and raw wood is used to store items on next to warewashing. All surfaces are unapproved.

     Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.

     Code 4-202.16

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The sides of coolers, grills and shelving is not cleaned on a frequent basis and has an accumlation of residue.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are being stored under sewer lines in 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