Espinozas Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 1200 S MINNESOTA AVE
Food Service · License 5150-1
86 Inspected Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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REFUSE STORAGE
Exterior garbage containers noted not covered with tight fitting lids. (lids are up) Pile of branches by garbage containers need removal.
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NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Shelving noted in need of cleaning.
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FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Reachin cooler interiors need cleaning.
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FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN
Reachin cooler interiors noted in need of repairs.
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TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
Reachin cooler interiors noted with no thermometer.
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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.
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TOILET FACILITIES
Adequate ventilation noted not present in restrooms ceiling fans not working. A covered waste receptacle noted not present on ladies restroom.
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VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM
Hood filters noted not properly in place.
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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.
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PERSON IN CHARGE Critical
The person during the course of the inspection did not possess a Certified Manager's Certificate within the appropriate time.
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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.