Los Angeles Mexican Store

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 3, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Mar 18, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling is 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.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Homestyle chest freezer in the kitchen has a broken handle that is no longer easily cleanable.

     Correction: Replace or remove the handle. 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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Back side of the McCray deli cooler has duct tape on the handles and has areas that are not easily cleanable.

     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

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Small hole near the corner of the orange wall and the tile wall by the deli case.

     Correction: Repair hole in the wall. 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

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Ceiling is a drop ceiling with panels. Some of the ceiling panels in the retail area and behind the deli case are damaged. The white surface is pealing or there are holes in the tiles.

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

     Code 6-201.11

3. Mar 12, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on food prep sink in the new kitchen.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling is 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.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Back side of the McCray deli cooler has duct tape on the handles and has areas that are not easily cleanable.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Homestyle chest freezer in the kitchen has a broken handle that is no longer easily cleanable.

     Correction: Replace or remove the handle. 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

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Ceiling is a drop ceiling with panels. Some of the ceiling panels in the retail area and behind the deli case are damaged. The white surface is pealing or there are holes in the tiles.

     Correction: Replace damaged ceiling tiles. 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

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Small hole near the corner of the orange wall and the tile wall by the deli case.

     Correction: Repair hole in the wall. 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

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

     The exterior door at the back of the kitchen tight-fitting. The lower left corner of the door has a gap that could allow pest to enter.

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

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

4. Aug 1, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

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

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

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged cinnamon sticks, chili peppers, como chips, Duros Wheels, Fresh bread, pork skins, fish, chicken, and beef bones not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged peppers and cilantro are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

5. Mar 29, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

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

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

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged peppers and cilantro are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged cinnamon sticks, chili peppers, como chips, Duros Wheels, Fresh bread, pork skins, fish, chicken, and beef bones not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor in the retail area has carpet.

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

     Code 6-201.11