EL TENAMPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4563 W IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container in bin of salsa verde
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling where utility lines run into ceiling
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls in walk in soiled
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards on cook line stained and grooved
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink and cell phone on make table cut board Operator removed items Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing kitchen by cook line and ware wash
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bins of lettuce and salsa verde floor wall in cooler
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at front hand sink Operator made sign and posted Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested dish machine multiple times read less than 50 ppm chlorine Warning
- 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. Provided operator with form Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink ware wash Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in low boy cooler temping at 59 F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on the prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry storage rack . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. By the hws in the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of meat In the walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.at 3 comp sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer spiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in low boy cooler temping at 59 F Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on the prep table Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry storage rack . Warning
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. By the hws in the kitchen Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of meat In the walk in cooler Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.at 3 comp sink Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer spiled Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw pork (63F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (63F - Cold Holding); seasoned raw beef (62F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (59F - Cold Holding); raw pork (55F - Cold Holding) operator states the meat was placed in the low boy cooler at 9 am it is now 1pm. Thermometer is reading 50F, no temperature or times marked Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw pork (63F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (63F - Cold Holding); seasoned raw beef (62F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (59F - Cold Holding); raw pork (55F - Cold Holding) operator states the meat was placed in the low boy cooler at 9 am it is now 1pm. Thermometer is reading 50F Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily soiled Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Front handsink, no barrier to clean plateware Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Explained manager they need to have a splash barrier so that water from handwashing doesn't splash on clean plates and cup**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed license dated 4/1/2022. **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Over dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: kitchen and restroom **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Provided via email. **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Cilantro **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Reviewed with manager the proper fruit/vegetables washing procedure **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside door near restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Reviewed with manager the 2 test kits and took pictures **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and rice Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Front handsink, no barrier to clean plateware Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cell phone on prep table shelves. Other personal items in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Over dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline across from stove missing a door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: kitchen and restroom **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Cilantro **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large container next to water heater Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 28-14-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Side of building outside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salsa made previous day in walk in cooler overnight in 40 gallon container 52F. In 3 gallon container in waitstation, salsa 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Shredded lettuce in water 50F cooling from previous day **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside door near restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - At 12:40-red chicken 96-110F, pork 73F. @ 1:35, red chicken 91-103f, pork 71F. - ambient cooling approximately 3 hours @ 12:59, chicken 47F beef 46-54F, pork 45F. Underneath chicken 46F, beef 45F. cooked beef 50F. At 1:38, chicken 46F, beef 46F, pork, 45F, chicken 46F beef 45F, cooked beef 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Cooling overnight in bus tubs beans up to 58F in the middle, queso 56f **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by buckets and drain not connected, dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Operator getting supplies for handsink repair at time of callback inspection **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and rice Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Front handsink, no barrier to clean plateware Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In the back room, utensils stored in soiled bus tubs **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink cookline Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cell phone on prep table shelves. Other personal items in dry storage Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Server drying/polishing knives sitting in a third pan of water Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Over dish machine Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline across from stove missing a door Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Clean pan shelving Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large container next to water heater Warning
- 48-04-4:Gas water heater venting into kitchen. Vent stack not over water heater vent
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee washed hands with gloves on. Warning
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Side of building outside Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Various raw meats over cooked soup and sauce walk in cooler Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler approximately 1.5 hours: ham, sliced cheese, shredded lettuce, cooked beef, cut tomatoes 52-54F. Shredded cheese 59F Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salsa made previous day in walk in cooler overnight in 40 gallon container 52F. In 3 gallon container in waitstation, salsa 50F. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside door near restrooms Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - At 12:40-red chicken 96-110F, pork 73F. @ 1:35, red chicken 91-103f, pork 71F. - ambient cooling approximately 3 hours @ 12:59, chicken 47F beef 46-54F, pork 45F. Underneath chicken 46F, beef 45F. cooked beef 50F. At 1:38, chicken 46F, beef 46F, pork, 45F, chicken 46F beef 45F, cooked beef 50F. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by buckets and drain not connected, dish area Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handsinks **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 26 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between the wall and 3 comp sink .
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the walk in cooler
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, reach in cooler
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed the employee cutting tomatoes from the original box , he then placed the tomatoes into a 3 pan to place into the walk in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
- 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards by the reach in cooler , can opener blade
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form to the operator. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).