La Esperanza Mercado y Carniceria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 28, 2025 Satisfactory 0 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   No violations

2. Dec 13, 2024 Complete 0 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   No violations

3. Aug 1, 2024 Satisfactory 0 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   No violations

4. Mar 27, 2024 Satisfactory 5 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling5 pts

     Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

     Official wording (code 3400)

     Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

5. Dec 18, 2023 Unsatisfactory 15 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

     Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).

     Official wording (code 2120)

     Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

   • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

     No accurate thermometer to check food temperatures.

     Official wording (code 2200)

     Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods

   • GeneralPests5 pts

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

     Official wording (code 3200)

     Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

6. Feb 9, 2023 Satisfactory 0 points

   Return Inspection

   No violations

7. Jan 23, 2023 Unsatisfactory 86 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   5 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

     Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.

     Official wording (code 1900)

     No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

   • CriticalFood handling5 pts

     Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.

     Official wording (code 1400)

     Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

   • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

     Hot food was held below 130°F.

     Official wording (code 1710)

     Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))

   • CriticalFood source10 pts

     Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

     Official wording (code 1000)

     Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

     Official wording (code 0600)

     Adequate handwashing facilities

   • GeneralFood handling3 pts

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Official wording (code 3700)

     In-use utensils properly stored

   • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Official wording (code 3000)

     Proper thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

     Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 4200)

     Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

8. Mar 1, 2022 Unsatisfactory 23 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood source10 pts

     Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

     Official wording (code 1000)

     Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

   • GeneralPests5 pts

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

     Official wording (code 3200)

     Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

   • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Official wording (code 3000)

     Proper thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling5 pts

     Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

     Official wording (code 3100)

     Food properly labeled; proper date marking

9. Jul 19, 2021 Satisfactory 10 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling5 pts

     Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

     Official wording (code 3100)

     Food properly labeled; proper date marking

   • GeneralPests5 pts

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

     Official wording (code 3200)

     Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled