El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Feb 18, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

     Employee not following proper handwashing procedures (used only cold water) Empleado que no sigue los procedimientos adecuados para lavarse las manos (usó solo agua fría)

     Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques. Entrene a los empleados de alimentación en técnicas adecuadas de lavado de manos.

     Code 2-301.12 (B)

   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands before putting gloves on. Un empleado observó que no se lavaba las manos antes de ponerse los guantes

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Los empleados deben lavarse las manos después de realizar cualquier actividad que pueda causar que se contaminen.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     pork and ground beef are stored in same container or stacked atop one another in same container in WIC. Items were rearranged in proper order. El cerdo y la carne picada se almacenan en el mismo recipiente o se apilan uno encima del otro en el mismo recipiente en WIC. Los objetos se reorganizaron en el orden adecuado.

     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. Evitar la anidación de alimentos animales crudos y almacenar los alimentos crudos según el riesgo descendente para evitar contaminación cruzada. Separar las especies de alimentos animales

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Quat sanitzer for wiping cloths is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions (500+ -- corrected to 200). El desinfectante Quat para limpiar paños no se está usando según las instrucciones del fabricante (500+ — corregido a 200).

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Cambie los procedimientos y proporcione formación a los empleados sobre el uso adecuado de materiales tóxicos siguiendo las indicaciones del fabricante para su uso.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     ROP salmon is being improperly thawed by keeping it in the package. El salmón se está descongelando incorrectamente al mantenerlo en el paquete.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Salmon was removed from the package. Ajusta los procedimientos o métodos para descongelar correctamente los alimentos. El salmón fue retirado del paquete.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the marking on items that can be undercooked (asterisks or star *) El aviso al consumidor no marca los artículos que pueden estar poco desarrollados (asteriscos o estrella *)

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Identifique correctamente aquellos alimentos que requieren un aviso al consumidor.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     Both chlorine and quat test strips are expired. Tanto las tiras reactivas de cloro como las de quat están caducadas.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Be sure to check expiration dates. Proporciona un kit de prueba para determinar con precisión la concentración de desinfectación. Asegúrese de comprobar las fechas de caducidad.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area. Se observó vaso sin tapa en la zona de preparación de alimentos.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Cup was removed. Proporciona un recipiente de bebida aprobado con tapa en la zona de preparación de alimentos. Se retiró el vaso.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Many containers (flour, sugar, shakers and squeeze bottles) are unlabeled containers. Muchos recipientes (harina, azúcar, envases de condimento y botellas exprimibles) son recipientes sin etiqueta.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient. Guarda todos los alimentos que se hayan retirado de su envase original en envases etiquetados con el nombre común del alimento o ingrediente.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     handless scoops was improperly stored in flour and sugar. Handled scoops replaced the bowls. Las cucharadas sin mangos se almacenaban incorrectamente en harina y azúcar. Las cucharadas con mango reemplazaron los cuencos.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, Guarda los utensilios en uso en el alimento con el mango extendido. .

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of microwave is dirty. Las superficies que no tienen contacto con los alimentos del microondas están sucias. Limpia y elimina el polvo, la suciedad, los restos de comida y otros restos de todas las superficies del equipo que no estén en contacto con alimentos.

     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

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The rack for dirty dishes is not cleaned on a frequent basis. El estante para platos sucios no se limpia con frecuencia.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues. Limpia todo el equipo de forma rutinaria para evitar la acumulación de residuos de alimentos.

     Code 4-602.13

2. Feb 19, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Leafy green stored under raw shell eggs in prep cooler.

     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

     GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES

     Single-use gloves are not discarded between handling raw beef.

     Correction: Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items.

     Code 3-304.15 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. Sanitizer was 200 ppm in wiping cloth bucket - was corrected to 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

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement - add asterisks to items undercooking (over easy eggs).

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be used for filling wiping cloth bucket during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink at bar

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     ice coop was improperly stored (handl is in contact with 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

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at kitchen handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floor underneath ice/soda machine is in need of cleaning (there is an odor over there as well).

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

     Code 6-501.12

3. Jan 30, 2024 Routine · 4 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after removing gloves used for handling raw meat, before putting on new gloves

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The LTS chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Jug of sanitizer was changed and machine primed, now at 100 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)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     Dishes were not sanitized after cleaning. Dishes were being ran through the dish machine

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

     Code 4-702.11

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Spray bottle of insecticide is stored on drying rack with clean dishes.

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

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility was blocked and unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Items were moved from in front of the handsink

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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 Core Repeat

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Many unlabeled food items is 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 Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Containers tomato and sauce are stored on the floor in the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Items were moved onto the table

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The back room handwash ink is not maintained in good repair. drain area is leaking all over the floor

     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

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Door in kitchen is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

     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

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     Moped parked in back storage area.

     Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

     Code 6-501.114