EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT
2149 N UNIVERSITY DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's restrooms. Sign provided to be posted.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cookline left fliptop unit.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In 2 drawer cooler unit by kitchen left fliptop, container of raw steaks above container of raw pork chops. Manager rearranged items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles handing below grill at end of cookline. Employee marked all as degreaser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on dry storage shelf in storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Wait Statin; salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portioned or prepared today in unit less than 3hrs. Operator portioned food item into a smaller bowl. **Corrected On Site** 2) Walk in cooler; cooked ground beef (45F). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Wait Statin; salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portioned or prepared today in unit less than 3hrs. Operator portioned food item into a smaller bowl. **Corrected On Site** 2) Walk in cooler; cooked ground beef (45F). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Can opener soiled. Operator removed to clean 2) Soda gun behind bar soiled, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on lowboy freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on lowboy freezer. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plantains stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of flip top cooler. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 200+ Ppm . Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of spoons stored on the side of the hand washing sink Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing spoon in hand washing sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet towels from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator to remove from above prep table next to back door. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish area. Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron then touched clean utensils on the hot line - operator instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels at the hot line hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).