ESPARZAS RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
124 E WORTH ST, Grapevine, TX, 76051
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 93
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (15)
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed a container lid in designated hand sinks at dish washing area.Corrective Actions: Must only use designated hand sinks for hand washing.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed the high temperature dish machine rinsing temperature at 160F.Corrective Actions: Must maintenance dish machine to run a rinse cycle at 180F.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed the following food items; raw red meat and tinga I'm reach in cooler located near the back office at a cold holding temperature of 47F for more than 6 hours.Corrective Actions: Must properly cold hold at a minimum temperature of 41F. Must discards items.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed a reach in cooler at an ambient temperature of 47F.Corrective Actions: Must maintenance cooler to cold hold at 41F or below.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed multiple unlabeled bulk food bins near back area.Corrective Actions: Must properly label all food products out of original packaging.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed a backpack in the walk in cooler Corrective Actions: Must store all personal belongs in a designated area.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed multiple wiping cloths on top of cutting boards at main serving line.Corrective Actions: Must properly store in use wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets with sanitizer.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
Observed a knife stored in between equipment.Corrective Actions: Must properly store knives.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
Observed bowl used as scoop in seasoning containers.Corrective Actions: Must use scoops with handles.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed two cutting boards on grill line with dark deep grooves.Corrective Actions: Must replace/repair cutting boards.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed damaged gasket in reach in cooler located in front of back door.Corrective Actions: Must repair/replace.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed no thermal strips for the high temperature dish machine.Corrective Actions: Must have thermal strips.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observed no trash cans with lids in either of the womens restrooms.Corrective Actions: Must provide covered trash cans in women's restrooms.
Permit 5F9D8818-2922-41A9-8C9D-CDD6857FC06E
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed no hand washing signage at the designated hand sinks.Corrective Actions: Ensure all designated hand sinks are have hand washing signage.
Permit 3A33D2A6-FA96-44A3-883A-B5B8838BBF7E
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed a lemon juice and a liquor bottle stored in the ice compartment designated for drinks. Corrective Actions: Ensure to properly store bottles out of ice.
Permit 3A33D2A6-FA96-44A3-883A-B5B8838BBF7E
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.