Los Mezquites Restaurant

Violations (5)

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  Proper hot holding temperatures

  3-501.16 (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, and except as specified under (B) and in (C ) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (1) At 57°C (135°F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54°C (130°F) or above; HOT HOLDING FOODS foods hot holding on stove / grill were not at 135F 4/14/2026 2:54:45 PM -07:00 - beans: 108 °F 4/14/2026 2:54:45 PM -07:00 - menudo: 112 °F

  Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)

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  Insects, rodents, and animals not present

  6-501.111 The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; DRY STORAGE observed containers of dry foods with active cockroach activity contaminating these foods

  Prevention of Food Contamination

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  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display

  3-306.13 (B) CONSUMER self-service operations for READY-TO-EAT FOODS shall be provided with suitable UTENSILS or effective dispensing methods that protect the FOOD from contamination. BUFFET SOUP SELF SERVICE observed soups not protected as required for self service

  Prevention of Food Contamination

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  Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

  4-502.13 (A) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES may not be reused. 'GROCERY TYPE BAGS' not approved for use to store foods in contact with this type bag

  Proper Use of Utensils

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  Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

  6-501.12 (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. DRY STORAGE insect presence and area with debris accumulated

  Physical Facilities