Tuxpan Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2024
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Tuxpan Mexican Grill has been inspected 14 times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 10, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tuxpan Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583595 DATED 10/18/2023: #58 "NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS BURRITOS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN OLD YOGURT AND SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED COCA-COLA COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN DINING ROOM AND REAR DISH AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE TAKEOUT MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Sep 12, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH HOLES IN THEM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN REPURPOSED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 2, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. (COS)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (09/24/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPENINGS,MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM RECEPTACLE WITH NO COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COVER CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Sep 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED O CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN UP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND SINKS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASHIER BEHIND FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING INDIVIDUAL SAUCES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM RECEPTACLE WITH NO COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COVER CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COVING BEHIND THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATORS NEAR REST ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVING. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS TO BE DIRTY BEHIND DISPLAY REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: E OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jan 26, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS WHEN PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT(HANDLES-UP) MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AT REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WOODEN STORAGE SHELFS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO RE-PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER CALIBRATED AND READY FOR USE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (3) FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (2) REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR AREA. ---------MUST NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR. MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: Observed black, waste water with a sewage like smell coming out of the floor drain under the front prep table. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so there is no waste water backup and all waste water is disposed of properly. Plumber arrived on site and repaired during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink improperly draining- when one compartment is let out the water backs up into the other compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in the tall standup freezer. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup in the floor drains and on the floor under and around the equipment and three compartment sink in the rear. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Apr 24, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuxpan Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuxpan Mexican Grill on file is from Sep 10, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuxpan Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tuxpan Mexican Grill.
Has Tuxpan Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tuxpan Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tuxpan Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tuxpan Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuxpan Mexican Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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