LAS MERCEDES GRILL LLC Inspection – September 2, 2025

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and handle clean plate without changing gloves and washing hands. Employees were trained by inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen.

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cell phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed Cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#2Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located by reach in freezer in kitchen.

#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside both reach in coolers inside kitchen.

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