Locomex Downtown
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Locomex Downtown has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food separated and protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Locomex Downtown's latest score of 61 falls below the Carrollton average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler beneath prep-top: cooked beef beside raw chicken, raw chicken beside raw chorizo; in reach in coolers in rear: raw ground beef beside raw chicken & raw shelled eggs beside mayonnaise. PIC moved items to appropriate location.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwash sink near front prep top. Observed strainer in rear handwash sink with food particles in strainer. PIC removed strainer.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine below minimum sanitizer requirements; observed dishes being washed with no sanitizer being applied.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips available to test dish washer sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open employee food and drink in kitchen on food prep surface. PIC closed items and moved to appropriate location.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
61
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler prep top raw chicken beside cooked birria and cooked bacon; observed in two door reach in cooler raw steak stored directly over raw ground beef; observed raw shelled eggs stored over sour cream in clear refrigerator./adhere to proper storage order guidelines
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with black build up present in chute and in ice cubes./clean and sanitize more frequently
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips available to test dish washer sanitizer and sanitizer buckets
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen a stack of raw steak stored on fully cooked beef on top off raw chicken. Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly next to sour cream. Observed cabbage stored directly next to raw chicken./ PIC did not have space to move items for proper separation. Shelves should be installed in reach in cooler to allow for proper separation.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler under preptop table chicken stored directly next to fish, crab, and pork and over sauce./ PIC moved items.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwash sink near front preptop. pic placed paper towels near sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels near handwash sink at bar.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher not reading for saniziter. Digital sanitation system read "Ecolab IR Beam blocked." for possible sanitation blockage./ use 3-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until serviced.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed rusted can opener./ replace Observed expired sanitizer bucket 1 hour past labeled discard time reading at 0ppm. Observed black build up on ice machine baffle./ clean more frequently.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed test strips compromised by water./ replace and store in a dry place
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the wall in closet with soda syrups./ repair to reduce possible pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed bathroom door snot self closing. Women's bathroom door was propped open during inspection./ doors should be self-closing.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed behind bar, ice scoop handle stored down in ice. Observed on preptop tong handle down in raw chicken./ all handles must be up and out of food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
39
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelled eggs beside whipped cream, raw beef beside lettuce, raw chorizo beside cooked pork, and raw chicken above raw fish. PIC moved items to appropriate location.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM Federico Gimenez is also listed as CFSM at Dockside Marina. A person can only be listed as CFSM at one location.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0 ppm. PIC will be using three compartment sink until dish machine is fixed.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
70
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in prep top cooler: raw shrimp behind cut peppers; in reach in cooler: raw chicken beside lettuce, raw steak on raw chicken, shelled eggs beside ready to eat foods, raw steak beside imitation crab, raw chorizo above raw raw steak. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available for dish machine or sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink at bar with no faucet, soap, or paper towels.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no probe thermometer.
511-6-1.05(3)(g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Locomex Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Locomex Downtown on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Locomex Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Locomex Downtown.
How does Locomex Downtown compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?
Locomex Downtown most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrollton average of 83.
Has Locomex Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Locomex Downtown have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Locomex Downtown 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 Locomex Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Locomex Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.
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