CONDITIONAL
Las Mestizas Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 17, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:20 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS; FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED.
Violations Cited
4
#23
MINOR
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
observed some mice droppings on floor along the wall at food prep area and upstairs storage area.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
observed raw marinated beef piece on top of pork containing condiment in cooler located below the stove.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
observed black grease on the floor surrounding the ventilation hood system located on second floor.
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
observed black grease on the floor surrounding the ventilation hood system located on second floor.