Picante Mexican Grill

Inspection history 3 visits

1. 2025
2. Passed Apr 29 Score 67 ▲3

   Re-Inspection

   12 violations

   • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
   • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
   • Minor Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
   • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
   • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
3. Passed Apr 23 Score 64 ▼22

   Inspection

   18 violations, 1 critical

   • Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
   • Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
   • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
   • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Minor Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
   • Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
   • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
   • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Minor Insects, rodents present
   • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
   • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
4. 2024
5. Passed Sep 9 Starting score 86

   Inspection

   7 violations

   • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
   • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Minor Insects, rodents present
   • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
   • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

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