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.

82 Inspected Feb 4, 2026

The violations for this inspection are not in the city table now. Refer to the official report.