LAS AMERICAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Latest Score
98
Last Inspected
Nov 21, 2025
Violations
18
Critical
10
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 88
Mar 25, 2025
Score: 95
Sep 17, 2024
Score: 95
Inspection Reports
A November 21, 2025 FOLLOWUP Score: 98 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
C November 12, 2025 REGULAR Score: 88 2 violations 2 critical
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS OR APPROVED ALTERNATE METHOD FOLLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner. (leak from sewage pipe at dishwashing sink)
A March 25, 2025 REGULAR Score: 95 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
P February 1, 2023 Score: 75 15 violations 7 critical
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Person-in-charge doesn’t demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Certified food protection manager
No certified food manager present.
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED
Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task (hands not washed after handling chemicals).
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink (Restrooms).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized (Employee not sanitizing dishes-advised on proper procedure).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Chemicals not properly labeled. Chemicaly not properly stored. (Roach spray should not be used inside the facility unless done by a certified pest controller).
Approved thawing methods used
Improper thawing method being used for TCS food (Do not thaw at room temperature, must be done under cool running water, in the refridgerator, or as part of the cooking process).
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution. Chemical sanitizing bucket not properly set up.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Food/nonfood-contact surface is not smooth and easily cleanable (wood shelving).
Ware washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
No chemical test kit.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil (Shelving not clean with presence of dead roaches).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Hot water not available at hand sink.
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Floors not clean (Under/behind equipment).
INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Presence of insects (Roaches).
P August 11, 2022 Score: 94 1 violation 1 critical
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below.