Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III's 43 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas on the cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed heads of lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at the handwashing sink near the ice machine and at the hand sink near the chip station in the kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used a scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. The operator removed the containers from the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near bag in box sodas.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils near the ice machine at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handles for the handwashing sink near the ice machine.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near the ice machine at the entrance to the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of Island Oasis drink mix on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed multiple boxes of food products stored on the floor in the upstairs dry storage. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor in the upstairs dry storage. The operator properly stored the single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
43
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cutting boards with stains on them in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in dish area. Observed operator refilling paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not secured with chain. Chain laying on floor.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two drawers on low boy with torn gaskets. Observed operator ordering. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2cases of food in walk in freezer, stored on floor. Observed operator removing food from floor and storing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed around cove on back of soda machine, mold like substance on stainless steel. Observed employee cleaning machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in salt with handles touching cheese touching salt. Observed employee removing scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave, top soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in bar soiled. Observed bartender cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed, salt, rice and pinto beans in containers without labels. Observed employee putting labels on.. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in, on line with food debris on back side of handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
50
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in dish area being used as a dump sink, dumping ice and drinks into sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed in the kitchen, at prep table, the microwave to the right (facing line), inside coating peeling off.
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in low boy, reach in drawer under grill, torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler handles on prep line, food debris on back side of handle. Observed cook cleaning handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside the 2 microwaves on cook line with food debris splatter on inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers, on line in kitchen with food debris on them. Observed cook cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla bowls stored in a container without a cover on them. Observed a cook covering shells. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by double door oven with a case of grill cleaner packets. Observed operator remove case.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in its holder with debris on blade. Observed operator taking to dish and having it rewatched. Observed can opener blade clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored handles down. Observed dishwasher running them through dish machine and storing with handles up **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a storage container with salt inside and no identifying label
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on lowboy at grill line on back side of handles some debris build up.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout establishment, grooved cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle in ice machine touching ice. Observed operator remove ice scoop and rehashed it through dish machine and store properly
10-01-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout establishment.
36-64-5
61
Mar 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III.
Has Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Mariachis Bar and Grill III is inspected around two times per year on average.
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