Facility: ESPINOZAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

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Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 7/22/2026
Total Score:86
Critical Violations
3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES
Chair noted directly in front of handsink in prep area -removed at this time. Handsink only to be used to wash hands items noted in sink also in need of cleaning. Disposable towels noted not provided in restrooms.
Non-Critical Violations
2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Reachin cooler interiors need cleaning.
2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN
Reachin cooler interiors noted in need of repairs.
1 points: TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
Reachin cooler interiors noted with no thermometer.
1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS
Floor walls and ceiling areas in establishment noted in need of cleaning and repairs. Thick ice noted covering floor inside walkin freezer needs repair.
1 points: REFUSE STORAGE
Exterior garbage containers noted not covered with tight fitting lids. (lids are up) Pile of branches by garbage containers need removal.
1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Shelving noted in need of cleaning.
1 points: TOILET FACILITIES
Adequate ventilation noted not present in restrooms ceiling fans not working. A covered waste receptacle noted not present on ladies restroom.
1 points: VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM
Hood filters noted not properly in place.
1 points: LIGHTING
Inadequate lighting was noted in ware-washing area.
Inspection Date: 2/4/2026
Total Score:82
Critical Violations
4 points: PERSON IN CHARGE
The Manager during the course of the inspection did not possess a Certified Manager's Certificate within the appropriate time.
4 points: SANITIZATION OF EQUIP. AND UTENSILS
No sanitizer used was being used in three compartment sink.
Non-Critical Violations
2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Reachin cooler interiors need cleaning.
2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN
Shelving inside reachin coolers noted not in good repair rusting.
2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS
Wiping cloths noted laying on counter and in bucket with no sanitizer.
1 points: TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
Reachin coolers noted with no thermometer.
1 points: REFUSE STORAGE
Exterior garbage container noted not covered with a tight fitting lid. ( lids are up ). Pile of rubbish noted near dumpsters to be removed.
1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS
Floor walls and ceiling areas in kitchen and storage area noted in need of cleaning and some repair work. Missing ceiling vent covers in corner of kitchen and also some ceiling tiles are missing; need installation.
1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Shelving in kitchen noted in need of cleaning.

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