Los Hernandez
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
55
Score
Los Hernandez appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Newberry restaurant, which scores around 70. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Sep 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw bacon over bottled water and soda in reach in cooler.
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler with other foods at 41F, operator placed in freezer. Retemped at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying in truck.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. 2 ladles stored on rack in front of Handwash sink, when employee washes hands the ladles touch employees back/head. Employee moved ladles. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of small reach in cooler, operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage sliding door track soiled. Metal rack under flat top soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. The door was opened when inspector arrived, operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
47
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining cut cilantro in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (68F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler, employee stated item has been out of cooler no longer than 4 hours, she placed inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (88F - Hot Holding) item made this morning sitting on cooks top, employee placed in steam table to reheat item to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in corner of truck blocked by trash can, inspector moved to wash hands.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler also has a burn/melted mark.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container by smoothie machine. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onion with layers of skin still attached part of onion already cut.
08B-39-4
50
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs in cooler with an avocado. Operator moved vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (44F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding) items prepared previous day, multiple items in same cooler that are in the cooling process and other items are 41 or below. Cooler was kept close to ensure all cold air can get to all foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked vegetables (77F - Hot Holding) item in small cup on counter, operator stated they are used for the beans, operator placed in cooler to rapidly drop temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of advil pills over chest reach in freezer.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinks in Handwash sink, also blocked by trash can. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of opened employee drink on table next to steam table and cooked vegetable, operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler with deep cut marks and what looks like a pot burn mark. Three compartment sink water faucet taped up. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under cooking equipment.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers above Three compartment sink also container of cabbage in reach in cooler with "tripe" label.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Plantains in chest reach in freezer and chicken in top part reach in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container on front counter no label, operator labeled as sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Mar 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces and soda in reach in cooler across from oven. Operator placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (50F - Cold Holding) small reach in cooler across from Handwash sink, item was out of cooler for a few orders then placed back in cooler, all other items were 41F or below.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats in the reach in cooler made 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler with deep cut marks. Knife on reach in cooler where the blade tip has been chipped.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven door handle.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Hernandez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Hernandez on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Hernandez?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Hernandez.
How does Los Hernandez compare to other restaurants in Newberry?
Los Hernandez most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Newberry average of 70.
Has Los Hernandez's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Hernandez have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Hernandez means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Los Hernandez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Hernandez is inspected around two times per year on average.
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