La Mesa Mexican Grill

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Inspections

1. Sep 9, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Jun 4, 2026 Routine · 7 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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 Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding reheating and cooling.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Diced tomatos, Birra, Black Beans, & Corn in Walk-in Cooler & 1DR Upright Beverage Air Cooler are improperly date marked.

     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. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Cutting boards located on drying rack are not smooth & easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Food thermometer not calibrated properly.

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Lime & Lemon slicer located undernealth prep-table is visibly soiled at the blade.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep-tables.

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

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Buckets of grease & oil are stored on the floor in the Walk-in Cooler.

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

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils & containers are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

3. Jan 17, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Nov 1, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Open packages of shredded cheese and shredded lettuce are not provided with a date mark. Buckets of frozen steak are not provided with a new date when placed in cooler to thaw; Portioned steak is improperly dated with the portioning date.

     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. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Wet Wiping cloths are being stored and used throughout the facility with no sanitizer.

     Correction: Do not use water only to clean food contact surfaces.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - IMPART COLOR, ODORS, TASTE

     Single-use plastic shopping bags were observed to be used as food storage containers

     Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles may not impart colors, odors, or taste to food.

     Code 4-102.11 (A) (2)

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

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Open packages of shredded cheese and shredded lettuce are not provided with a date mark. Buckets of frozen steak are not provided with a new date when placed in cooler to thaw; Portioned steak is improperly dated with the portioning date.

     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. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surface of the beverage dispenser are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored throughout the facility. Sanitizer buckets had no sanitizer, wiping cloths were damp with water only.

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

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Wet Wiping cloths are being stored and used throughout the facility with no sanitizer.

     Correction: Do not use water only to clean food contact surfaces.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

     Tub of cooked ground beef out at room tmeprature is not in a container that facilitates heat transfer and is covered. Large pot of cooked rice in the cooler is not in a container that facilitates heat transfer and is covered. Two large containers of refried beans were out at room temperature and not in containers that facilitate heat transfer and were sealed. Barbacoa in hot holding unit is removed from heat for two hours and then placed in its container into the cooler with the lid on.

     Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape. Follow proper cooling methods to ensure food is being cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours, and continue cooling for another 4 hours until food has reached 41F before covering.

     Code 3-501.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Clean cutting board is improperly stored at prep sink where it is exposed to potential contamination.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The valve on the handwashing sink has been closed because the sink is leaking and is not maintained in good repair.

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

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

6. Apr 26, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.