Pozoleria El Mexicano

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floors in both boiler rooms and on floor in unused dining area. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed salsa, chicken, and soup stored in non-food grade containers in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed large wood storage rack in rear dry storage area. Instructed to paint or seal to provide a smoothe and easil cleanable surface.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe at three compartment sink in main warewashing area leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, grease, dirt buildup throughout premises in all corners. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Obserevd previous core violations from report #2618764 dated 06/06/2025 not corrected. They are as follows: #47. Observed mop sink in room containing ice machine with a large hole in the side. Replace sink and maintain mop sink. Instructed to correct all violations by 05/06/2026. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN ROOM CONTAINING ICE MACHINE WITH A LARGE HOLE IN THE SIDE. REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed ceiling tiles in north east corner of kitchen above electrical box missing ceiling tiles. Replace ceiling tiles above electrical boxes. Observed ceiling tiles above shelving containing pots and pans stained. Replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain ceiling in food preparation areas.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink in room containing ice machine with a large hole in the side. Replace sink and maintain mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in north east corner of kitchen above electrical box missing ceiling tiles. Replace ceiling tiles above electrical boxes. Observed ceiling tiles above shelving containing pots and pans stained. Replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain ceiling in food preparation areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed several dead roaches in the prep area. Must remove and clean

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on several door of the cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gsasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must fully close and seal the grease traps under the 3 compartment sinks at the kitchen and bar area to prevent pest activity.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind heavy cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor dry at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 15 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the rear food prep area and the employee washroom. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave, prep table and the light shields above the food prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must fully close and seal the grease traps under the 3 compartment sinks at the kitchen and bar area to prevent pest activity.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered waste receptacle inside of the employee washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the walk-in cooler. Clean the floor of the food prep area especially behind and under the cooking equipment.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor behind the hot water heater inside the mop sink/storage room. Management instructed to clean, remove all rodent droppings from said area, and to contact pest control for additional service to eliminate all activity from premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Found bags of onions stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed management to elevate food off the floor and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liner in the cooks line area. Instructed to remove cardboard so surface is smooth, non-aborbent, and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found cracked eggs, dirt, and other old food debris inside the reach in beer cooler in the bar. Cooler is currently turned off. Instructed management to remove all old food and detail clean.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the staff washroom door. Instructed management that toilet room doors must be tight fitting and self closing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt and grease build up in the crevices of the kitchen floor mats. Instructed management to detail clean floor mats and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy soot and grease build up on the ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed management to clean ventilation hood and filters and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adaquate sink stoppers and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage sheving in rear storage room. Must repaint or replace shelving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of clutter and unnecessary items in side rooms. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind heavy cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor dry at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and grease build up on light shield covers above food preparation tables. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in ventilation venst inside employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep leading to garage. Instructed manager must rodent proof said door.