Frontera Mex Mex Grill

Observed food contact surface of interior of microwave stored as clean with staining and food debris. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior of the microwave.

Upon arrival, observed the 2025 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post the 2026 Food Service Establishment permit in public view.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of shelving units in the main kitchen's walk-in cooler with severe rusting and debris. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean or replace shelving units in the walk-in cooler.

Observed 2 food contact surface of interior of microwave stored as clean with staining and food debris. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior of the microwave.

Observed multiple food items (refried beans, rice, black beans, queso, shredded chicken) at steam table left uncovered when not in use. Advised PIC except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed multiple containers of red and brown salsa cooling tightly covered in reach-in-cooler in main kitchen. Advised PIC loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Observed visible light entry at back door of facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed reach-in-cooler with ambient air temperature of 48F. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use; that for cold holding ambient temperatures shall be 41 degrees F or below.

Observed 2 ice bin lids open during time of inspection. Advised PIC that food shall be protect where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: PIC closed both ice bin lids.

Observed food splatter on walls and ceilings of facility. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to clean walls and ceilings of facility.

Observed food employee wringing out wiping cloth in handwash sink. Also observed food employee rinse thermometer at handwash sink. Advised PIC that the handwash sink shall be used for handwashing only.

Observed reach in cooler neat drink machine area in main kitchen with ambient temperatures reading 57 degrees F. Advised PIC that for cold holding ambient temperatures shall be 41 degrees F or below.