LITTLE MEXICO RESTAURANT
14314 7 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw frozen shrimp over ready to eat frozen pineapple chunks. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: not observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table by reach in freezers. Employee removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chili and black beans mixed with restaurant food in reach in cooler.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over corn glass reach in cooler by can good storage. Employee moved raw bacon to bottom shelf in between the corn
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler underneath microwave on cooks line. Ambient air temperature 49-50 f Stop sale : cook beef 53 f rice 53 f held over 4 hours
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler underneath microwave on cooks line. Ambient air temperature 49-50 f Stop sale : cook beef 53 f rice 53 f held over 4 hours same cooler sour cream 47 f cheese 47 cut lettuce 47 f manager moved food to reach In freezer less than 4 hours.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: . No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed 1 live roach crawling on baseboard behind prep table where slicer is stored off the warewashing area. Operator killed roach on site and started to clean and sanitize area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: 1 live roach in pull out drawer in server area. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed 1 live roach crawling on baseboard behind prep table where slicer is stored off the warewashing area. Operator killed roach on site and started to clean and sanitize area. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: - 7 rodent droppings in front of reach-in cooler in the dry storage area. - 3 rodent droppings on top of box in the bag in the box soda station off the dry storage area. - 1 rodent dropping in the dining room. Operator started to clean and sanitize areas. **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent in a sticky trap. Operator discarded trap with dead rodent. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink with items stored in sink like drink pitcher lids. Warning
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 dead cockroach under reach in cooler by front door 1 dead cockroach on floor next to signs by front door 1 dead on floor in front dining area 1 dead on floor in middle dining area 1 dead inside black microwave on top of tortilla wrap bag **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: 1 dead in inside of microwave white microwave door 1 dead in black microwave on tortilla wrapper 1 dead roach in dining room, operator removed all **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 live on floor in middle dining area 1 live under prep table with slicer on it 1 live crawling on floor by 3 compartment sink 2 live cockroaches inside white microwave **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: 10 live roaches on bottom side on shelf on cook line under microwaves, operator liked all 1 live roach under microwave, operator liked 1 live roach under vertical cooler in prep room, operator killed 2 roach egg sacks under prep table across from 3 compartment sink, operator discarded 1 live in piece of wood under microwave, operator removed all wood **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 47 rodent droppings in dining area on floor behind folded tables Approximately 60 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 20 rodent droppings under non working up right cooler in kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: 5 rodent droppings in drawer by hand wash sink on cook lline 3 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink on cook line **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 dead cockroach under reach in cooler by front door 1 dead cockroach on floor next to signs by front door 1 dead on floor in front dining area 1 dead on floor in middle dining area 1 dead inside black microwave on top of tortilla wrap bag **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 live on floor in middle dining area 1 live under prep table with slicer on it 1 live crawling on floor by 3 compartment sink 2 live cockroaches inside white microwave **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 47 rodent droppings in dining area on floor behind folded tables Approximately 60 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 20 rodent droppings under non working up right cooler in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. Dead rodent under glass door cooler in back room
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).