RESTAURANT EL MESQUITE

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Emergency exits blocked or locked during operation (referred to the fire authority).

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Emergency exits blocked or locked during operation (referred to the fire authority).

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Workers handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands without an approved alternative procedure.

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.