Istmo Oaxacan Cuisine

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 30, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in basement prep shelf falling off wall, instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 25, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Sep 8, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Nov 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Aug 2, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 - observed no splash guard at the hand sink in the front bar area, and observed no lid or method of covering of ice bin in bar area. Instructed to provide splash guard on both sides and to provide adequate lid or cover for ice bin to prevent against potential sources of contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 - was not able to located the backflow prevention device for the ice machine located in basement and the espresso machine/coffee maker on the right most side in the bar preparation area. Instructed to locate and provide an appropriate backflow prevention device for each piece of equipment.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 - observed backflow prevention device in utility sink area to be leaking when faucet is turned on from below. Instructed to service and maintain system in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 - observed floor drains in basement, wall behind dryer, wall around dryer vent, and open pipe in basement to not be sealed and fully enclosed. Instructed to seal around all junctures to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused and unnecessary equipment stored in the basement (one non-working dryer). Instructed manager to remove all equipment not necessary to operation of facility.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 - observed two (2) light bulbs in the exhaust hood in main preparation area to not have protective shielding. Instructed to provide protective shielding or shatter proof bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jul 22, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage available at the handwashing sink in the front bar area. Instructed to provide handwashing signage.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceramic/stone equipment such as plates, mugs, and small bowls to be used for contact with food without documentation stating the utensil is lead-free or contains allowable levels of lead. Instructed manager to remove all equipment from use until appropriate documentation is provided. Priority violation, 7-38-025. All ceramic/stone utensils were tagged and held for inspection.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the hand sink in the front bar area, and observed no lid or method of covering of ice bin in bar area. Instructed to provide splash guard on both sides and to provide adequate lid or cover for ice bin to prevent against potential sources of contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed backflow prevention device in utility sink area to be leaking when faucet is turned on from below. Instructed to service and maintain system in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Was not able to located the backflow prevention device for the ice machine located in basement and the espresso machine/coffee maker on the right most side in the bar preparation area. Instructed to locate and provide an appropriate backflow prevention device for each piece of equipment.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in basement, wall behind dryer, wall around dryer vent, and open pipe in basement to not be sealed and fully enclosed. Instructed to seal around all junctures to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused and unnecessary equipment stored in the basement (one non-working dryer) and under the porch leading to the rear trash area/parking lot. Instructed manager to remove all equipment not necessary to operation of facility.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two (2) light bulbs in the exhaust hood in main preparation area to not have protective shielding. Instructed to provide protective shielding or shatter proof bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used