Mexi Snacks

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in newly added residential cooler (warewash area) being cold held above 41°F. Temperature of TCS foods in cooler ranged between 41-48°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding food and lowering temperature of unit; ambient temperature of unit dropped to 37.4°F. Please advise that residential coolers are not permitted for use in food service establishments as they are not designed to maintain temperature with frequent opening.

Observed container of sour cream that expired 11/24/25 stored in cooler. Prepackaged milk and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS by discarding.

Observed no thermometers in coolers. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

Must place thermometer in front of all coolers.

Observed food thermometer onsite. All food service establishments are required to have a probed food thermometer for temp taking of food. Must provide.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Today's score will be provided via email. Must print and post in public view.

Observed no chlorine test strips onsite. Must provide.

Observed employee food stored along with customer food. There must be a designated area for storage of employee food. COS by moving.

Observed ceviche offered on menu (offered with Doriaguachiles and served only on Saturdays and Sundays) and no consumer advisory.

511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - Consumer Advisory provided for raw/undercooked

1. Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)4(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. Pf

2. Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” Pf or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Pf

3. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states:

(i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf

Observed Clorox Bathroom Cleaner being used to sanitize food contact surfaces. CFSM stated that chemical is also added to sanitize compartment of 3-compartment sink in order to sanitize dishes. No approved sanitizer is available onsite. Must purchase a high quality EPA registered bleach such as pure Clorox by end of day. Must also purchase chlorine test strip.

Observed gallon of whole milk that expired 9/6/25 stored in reach-in cooler. Prepackaged milk and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS by discarding.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Today's score will be provided via email. Must print and post in public view.

Observed dish stored in cabinets with unfinished wood in 3-compartment sink area. Unfinished wood is not easily cleanable, which is why it not permitted. Must replace OR paint over with a washable paint/sealant.

Missing self closing doors for the restroom. This requirement is for the protection of the spreading of shigella via fly vectors. This must be corrected with 30 days.

Observed sinks not firmly attached to wall and sealed with silicon caulking. CA: All equipment which is fixed shall be firmly affixed to the wall.

Missing required cove base for the front kitchen area. This must be installed within 30 days.