Espinozas Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant · 1200 S MINNESOTA AVE

Food Service · License 5150-1

86 Inspected Jul 22, 2026

  • FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

    Floor walls and ceiling areas in establishment noted in need of cleaning and repairs. Thick ice noted covering floor inside walkin freezer needs repair.

  • REFUSE STORAGE

    Exterior garbage containers noted not covered with tight fitting lids. (lids are up) Pile of branches by garbage containers need removal.

  • NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

    Shelving noted in need of cleaning.

  • FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

    Reachin cooler interiors need cleaning.

  • FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

    Reachin cooler interiors noted in need of repairs.

  • TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

    Reachin cooler interiors noted with no thermometer.

  • HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES Critical

    Chair noted directly in front of handsink in prep area -removed at this time. Handsink only to be used to wash hands items noted in sink also in need of cleaning. Disposable towels noted not provided in restrooms.

  • TOILET FACILITIES

    Adequate ventilation noted not present in restrooms ceiling fans not working. A covered waste receptacle noted not present on ladies restroom.

  • VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM

    Hood filters noted not properly in place.

  • LIGHTING

    Inadequate lighting was noted in ware-washing area.

Visited Mar 24, 2026

This visit is not one of the two scored inspections. The record has no score for this visit.

  • PERSON IN CHARGE Critical

    The person during the course of the inspection did not possess a Certified Manager's Certificate within the appropriate time.

  • SANITIZATION OF EQUIP. AND UTENSILS Critical

    Inadequate sanitizing with chlorine was noted in the three compartment sink.