ERNESTO'S DINER & TAQUERIA

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Inspection history

1. Mar 27, 2026

   ✓

2. Dec 1, 2025

   ✓
   3 violations

   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

3. Oct 3, 2025

   ✓
   9 violations

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Insects, rodents present
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

4. Feb 15, 2023

   ✕
   6 violations

   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

5. Mar 15, 2022

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   6 violations

   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
   • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Critical:Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.

6. Aug 31, 2021

   ✓

7. Aug 10, 2021

   ✕
   5 violations

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

8. Jan 23, 2020

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

9. Jan 15, 2019

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   3 violations

   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

10. Aug 4, 2018

    ✓

11. Mar 6, 2018

    ✕
    3 violations

    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

12. Apr 18, 2017

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

13. Jan 7, 2016

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

14. Jan 9, 2015

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

15. Jan 30, 2014

    ✓
    6 violations

    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Improper thawing procedures used

16. Jan 15, 2013

    ✓
    4 violations

    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

17. Feb 8, 2012

    ✓
    5 violations

    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

18. Dec 13, 2011

    ✕
    6 violations

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Hair is improperly restrained
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

19. Nov 16, 2010

    ✕
    11 violations

    • Critical:Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

20. Jun 30, 2009

    ✓

21. Jun 25, 2009

    ✕
    5 violations

    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

22. May 30, 2008

    ✕
    7 violations

    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.

23. Jun 4, 2007

    ✕
    7 violations

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

24. Apr 18, 2005

    ✕

25. Jun 29, 2004

    ✕