Food Service Inspections

Facility: ESPINOZAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

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

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.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025
Total Score:88

Critical Violations

4 points: COLD AND HOT STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Cold holding unit in the facility being used for cold holding temp of 41 degrees F was not functioning adequately. Food products removed at this time placed out of operation.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted not stored in adequate sanitizing solution. To be changed out routinely.

1 points: TOILET FACILITIES

Adequate ventilation noted not present in restrooms not working. Covered waste recetacles needed in ladies restroom stalls.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floor wall and ceiling areas need cleaning and repairs.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Shelving inside walkin cooler noted not in good repair rusting.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

Exterior garbage container noted not covered with tight fitting lids. ( lids are up )

1 points: PREMISES

Articles not necessary for the operation of the food service facility were noted stored on outside premises.

1 points: LIGHTING

Inadequate lighting was noted in the ware-washing area. One light fixture not working.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: ESPINOZAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT