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Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant

4305 W LAYTON AVE, Greenfield, WI 53220 · Milwaukee County

47cited violations
10serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Greenfield Health Department
License / ID
MKAS-8RALXN
Status
Permitted
Phone
(414) 325-7800
Official record
Greenfield Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262255
2024192
20232133

Inspections

  1. Apr 14, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is missing the reminder statement.

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

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The following equipment and surfaces are visibly soiled. - Ice Machine - Taco shell basket for the deep fryer - Cutting boards on prep cooler in the kitchen - Interior of cooler tops and the hinges of the lids - Interior of salsa cooler

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

  2. Apr 7, 2026 Routine · 5 priority, 8 priority foundation, 10 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Walk-in cooler: Raw eggs are stored on top shelf above the RTE foods.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

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

      Raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk-in cooler.

      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

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Foods that are being cold held are out of temperature are as followed: - Potatoes at 47F, 53F - Immitation Crab Meat 53F, 57F

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Chemical bottles were stored with the coffee grounds.

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

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      The bleach bucket was too strong, over 100ppm.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GRINDING RECORDS - PRESENT

      Grinding records for raw ground beef do not exist.

      Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall provide and maintain raw beef grinding records

      Code 3-203.13 (A) and (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      THAWING

      Meat soup is being improperly thawed by plaching the plastic bags of foods in water in the cooler.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Food items improperly date marked. - Flans - Tres Leches - Dulce deleche - Salsa

      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

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is missing the reminder statement.

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

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

      The following items located in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable and is not in good repair. - Spatulas are chipped - The mortar - Mocha jete - ice scoop.

      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 Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The following equipment and surfaces are visibly soiled. - Ice Machine - Taco shell basket for the deep fryer - Cutting boards on prep cooler in the kitchen - Interior of cooler tops and the hinges of the lids - Interior of salsa cooler

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device 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 Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working containers of bleach spray bottle was not labeled with common name of product.

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

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Chips and vegetables were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered and stacked on top of one another. All foods in the coolers of the bottom shelves are uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Food containers in the walk-in cooler and throughtout the facility are stored in unlabeled container.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      - The utensils were store with the food contact area pointing up. - The plastic cups used for food scoopers were inside the food bins. - Cheese graters were stored with food debris and other non-food items.

      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

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

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the dump sink at the bar area.

      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 - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

      Plates on the prep table in the kitchen under the electrical line is stored in an area subject to dusts and debris.

      Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of foods are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

      A bag of corn husks for tamales was stored on a storage shelf with wet wiping clothes and equipment and is subject to contamination.

      Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.

      Code 3-305.12

    • Not serious Core

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - ADEQUACY

      The ceiling in kitchen is not adequately covered by a ventilation hood system. Observation: oil seeped into the ceiling.

      Correction: Provide additional ventilation hoods or devices to prevent grease and condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Contact the department of safety and professional services for requirements on plan review and installation.

      Code 4-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces are soiled with debris. - Behind the fryer and under the cooking equipment - Floor of walk-in cooler and freezer - Wired shelved in the walk-in cooler - Under side of the prep tables in the kitchen - Service window - The oven - The boiler where they keep clean plates - The corners of the hot holding unit

      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

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor in the back storage area of the bar.

      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

  3. Aug 22, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      COOLING - COOLING FROM AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

      [Food] prepared at ambient temperature in [equipment] is at [temperature] and has not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours.

      Correction: Discard the food item. Food shall be cooled to 41°F within 4 hours.

      Code 3-501.14 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Toxic chemical bottles on the shelf were stored next to food items.

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

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND PLANS

      The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided training on cross contamination prevention in food and utensil storage..

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on preventing foodborne illnesses from cross contamination..

      Code 2-103.11 (P)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      THAWING

      Containers of frozen cooked meats were being improperly thawed by leaving it uncovered on the prep table overnight.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Discard all the applicable foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The chest cooler directly across from the stoves is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Containers of food in the walk-in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoops/Ladles were improperly stored inside the food bins.

      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

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a hole or gap in the window of the line-cook area which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

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

      The exterior door in the back entrance 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. Dec 15, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  5. Dec 8, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 5 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Pan with marinated chicken that was thawing at room temperature was sitting directly on top of a bag of sugar.

      Correction: Do not store raw meats above or near ready-to-eat foods.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      7 large pans of beans on table in kitchen that were 70-75 degrees. I was told these beans were cooked yesterday (inspection was around 1:00pm). These beans have been sitting out "cooling" overnight.

      Correction: Discard beans. (done during inspection). Foods must be properly cooled. Food can sit out at room temperature until it reaches 135F. Then it must be cooled from 135 to 70 wthin 2 hours and from 70 to 41F in an additional 4 hours.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Milk in the 3 door True cooler behind the bar was 46°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Cooler was adjusted during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THAWING

      Boxes of tripe and bag of marinated chicken were observed being thawed at room temperature.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. See below.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for large pans of beans and chicken.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Many items were date marked but there were still several items that were missing date labels.

      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

      THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

      -One thermometer available for cooks to check food temperatures....provide a couple more thermometers. -Also thermometer in 3 door cooler behind bar is missing. Replace this thermometer and check all coolers to make sure they have a working thermometer in them.

      Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

      Code 4-203.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      There was a spray bottle of bleach that was not labelled.

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

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

      Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

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

      Wiping cloths used for wiping counters/cutting boards/work surfaces must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

      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 Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Several areas in kitchen are soiled: -inside/outside of prep cooler/reach in cooler -shelves/work tables -small cart

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The drain from the ware wash machine is spilling/splashing water onto the floor as it drains from machine into strainer box.

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

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The entire kitchen floor needs a thorough cleaning. Especially underneath equipment, tables, drainboards, etc.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

Source: Greenfield Health Department. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.