EL PUEBLO MEXICAN GROCERY
7124 ALOMA AVE UNIT C
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in back kitchen prep station 6 dead roaches on sticky trap under reach in cooler at prep station 5 dead roaches on sticky trap under shelf at dry storage Total: 13 dead roaches Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Observed on 5/8/25 9:20am 1 dead roach on prep table Operator discarded Total: 1 dead roach **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on wall at cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to cook line 4 live roaches on floor next to prep station 1 live roach under reach in cooler at prep station Total: 9 live roaches Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Observed on 5/8/25 9:20am 1 live roach under steam well next to cook line 1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink at prep station 1 live roach on small rack next to grill Operator killed and discarded Total: 3 live roaches **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding around kitchen
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in back kitchen prep station 6 dead roaches on sticky trap under reach in cooler at prep station 5 dead roaches on sticky trap under shelf at dry storage Total: 13 dead roaches Admin Complaint
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler at prep station
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked beans in walk in cooler
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on wall at cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to cook line 4 live roaches on floor next to prep station 1 live roach under reach in cooler at prep station Total: 9 live roaches Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink to refill container with water
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with no label next to reach in cooler at prep station
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep area
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease at kitchen
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot with beans at walk in cooler
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink at reach in cooler in cook line
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods at walk in cooler
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand wash sink in prep station
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers with cooked foods at walk in cooler not dated marked from Saturday
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup inside sugar container Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep area
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep area
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust in prep area
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor Tiles in disrepair Next to 3 compartment sink
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on Shelves in kitchen area
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. =missing hood filter
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door was propped open
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef stock (50°F - Cold Holding) from prior night prep in the walk in cooler
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef stock (50°F - Cold Holding) over night cooling
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef in the Pepsi cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used for scoop in sugar container at prep area Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Packaged raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler several items raw and cooked with no cover
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños stored over cut green peppers at walk in cooler
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice stored in to go plastic bag at cooks line
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over salsa
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler at cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).