Los Tomates Mexican Grill

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Inspections

1. Feb 19, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 7 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Core

     EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

     Employee was observed eating in the kitchen area.

     Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.

     Code 2-401.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop was stored with the handle in the ice.

     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

     VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

     The interior of the exhaust ventilation hood system is dripping grease onto the grill area.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Fire suppression system has not been inspected since 2023 and is not maintained in good repair.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Wall behind the hot hold area and the ventilation hood need to be cleaned more frequently.

     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

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The wall behind the hot hold area is not smooth and easily cleanable. The wood cutting board needs to be re-finished with a food safe product or replaced..

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Feb 14, 2025 Pre-inspection · 3 core
   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Fire suppression system is overdue for an inspection, along with fire extinguishers. The small glass front reach in cooler in the kitchen has a broken door.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Have fire suppression system inspected.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of freezer door on cookline, behind equipment on cookline, building materials by hot holding station, are all in need of cleaning

     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

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     the walls by the hot holding station are not smooth and easily cleanable. There are areas of damaged floor tiling such as by cookline, and by ice machine in the back.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11