Chapala's Mexican Restaurant, 3331 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chapala's Mexican Restaurant
Type: Restaurant
Address: 3331 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89121-7329
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/12/15
Grade
A

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
****
4.3
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
****
4.0
Price:
*
1.0
Ambience:
****
4.0
Cleanliness:
****
4.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Grade

  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
  • Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification.
08/12/15Routine InspectionA
  • Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
04/17/15Routine InspectionA
  • Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
10/03/14Routine InspectionA
  • Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
  • Food wholesome
  • PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
  • PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
  • Grade/card signs posted. Consumer advisory. Records/logs. NCIAA. PHFs labeled/dated. Offsite label.
  • Sanitizer kits available. Equip. & ware washing therm. as required. Wiping cloths and linen use.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  • Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
09/25/14Routine InspectionC
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
08/07/14Re-inspectionA
  • Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
  • Food wholesome
  • PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
  • PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
  • Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
  • Hot and cold holding equipment present
  • Accurate thermometers (stem & hot/cold holding) provided and used.
  • Imminent Health Hazard - (Immediate Closure) - Lack of adequate refrigeration
  • Grade/card signs posted. Consumer advisory. Records/logs. NCIAA. PHFs labeled/dated. Offsite label.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  • Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
08/05/14Routine InspectionX
  • PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
  • Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  • Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
09/19/13Routine InspectionA
  • Food wholesome
04/23/13Re-inspectionA
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
  • Handwashing facilities adequate in number, stocked, accessible, and limited to handwashing only.
  • Hot and cold holding equipment present
  • Sanitizer kits available. Equip. & ware washing therm. as required. Wiping cloths and linen use.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
04/19/13Routine InspectionB
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
11/15/12Re-inspectionA
  • Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
  • Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
  • Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
  • Food 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.
  • Appropriate sanitizer test kits provided and used. Ware washing thermometer(s) as required. Wiping cloths & linens stored and used properly.
  • Food contact surfaces and equipment approved, food grade material, smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and installed.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
10/30/12Routine InspectionC
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
  • Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
  • Hot and cold holding equipment present
  • Food 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.
  • Food contact surfaces and equipment approved, food grade material, smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and installed.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
11/15/11Routine InspectionB
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
07/08/10Routine InspectionA
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
  • Living quarters not completely separated from food service. Infant or child care allowed. Premises not maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment and/or personal effects.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
12/07/09Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
02/26/09Routine InspectionA
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
02/23/09Routine InspectionA
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
01/05/09Routine InspectionA
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
05/20/08Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
05/05/08Routine InspectionB
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
07/20/07Routine InspectionA
  • Hot potentially hazardous foods not rapidly cooled by approved methods.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
07/13/07Routine InspectionB

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1 User Review:

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Added on Dec 4, 2014 12:47 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
****
Price:
*
Ambience:
****
Cleanliness:
****
Good Food and Good Service.
Would you recommend Chapala's Mexican Restaurant to others? Yes
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