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EL COYOTE CHARRO RESTAURANT

325 SANDHILL BLVD STE 2, Mesquite, NV 89027 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

EL COYOTE CHARRO RESTAURANT has been inspected 5 times by Southern Nevada Health District since October 1, 2020. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2021, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 25, 2021. For example: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2021. For example: Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2021. For example: PHF/TCSs properly thawed. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on May 25, 2021. For example: Food and warewashing equipment approved, properly designed, constructed and installed.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 25, 2021. For example: Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.

About this data

These results come from Southern Nevada Health District, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • 76383: PHF/TCSs properly thawed. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76432: Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.
      • 3 demerits
  2. Re-inspection

    11 infractions

    • 76374: Accurate thermometers (stem & hot/cold holding) provided and used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76406: Food and warewashing equipment approved, properly designed, constructed and installed.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76407: Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76417: Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification. Foodhandler card as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76432: Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76434: Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76457: Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76458: Handwashing facilities adequate in number, stocked, accessible, and limited to handwashing only.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  3. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 76408: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76417: Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification. Foodhandler card as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76424: Single use items not reused or misused.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76432: Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76457: Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
      • 3 demerits
  4. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 76401: Backflow prevention devices and methods in place and maintained.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76457: Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  5. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76466: Verifiable time as a control with approved procedure when in use. Operational plan, waiver or variance approved and followed when required. Operating within the parameters of the health permit.
      • 5 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93151: Non-PHF and food storage containers properly labeled and dated as required. Food stored off the floor when required. Non-PHF/TCS not spoiled and within shelf-life. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.

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