FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: La Cantina Mexican Grill
Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:6/16/25 11:48 am
Address: 4555 N DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, 77706
Case Number: EHI2024-10693
Score: 90
3 Point Demerit
IN 10. Food contact surfaces & returnables; Cleaned and sanitized at ppm/temp
Chlorine @ 50 ppm
IN 2. Proper Cold Hold temperature (41 F/45 F)
Walk in coolers @ 39°F / 40°F
Walk in freezer @ -10°F / -9°F
Prep coolers @ 43°F / 36°F / 40°F
Cold held foods:
Guacamole @ 43°F
Shredded cheese @ 42°F
Marinated chicken breast @ 38°F
IN 3. Proper Hot Holding Temperature(135 F)
Hot held foods:
Chicken fajita @ 139°F
Beef fajita @ 167°F
Red salsa @ 143°F
R 9. Food Separated & protected, prevented during food prep, storage, disp, taste
Observed chorizo stored uncovered inside walk-in freezer.
Food products, inside of prep coolers, walk-in coolers and freezers, must be covered with lids or Saran
Wrap, to prevent environmental contamination.
228.66. Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination. (a) Packaged and unpackaged food - separation,
packaging, and segregation. (1) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (A) except as
specified in subparagraph (A)(iii) of this paragraph, separating raw animal foods during storage,
preparation, holding, and display from:
(i) raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or
other raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables; and
(ii) cooked ready-to-eat food. arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of
one type with another is prevented; and
(iii) preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas
2 Point Demerit
IN 21. Person in charge present, demonstration of knowledge, and perform duties
Pedro Sanchez was certified food manager on-site.
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: La Cantina Mexican Grill
Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:6/16/25 11:48 am
Address: 4555 N DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, 77706
Case Number: EHI2024-10693
Score: 90
OUT 28. Proper Date Marking and disposition
Observed food products missing the prep and discard dates.
Observed food items labeled incorrectly.
Food products not consumed must be date labeled.
228.75(g)(1) (g) Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food, date marking. (1) Except when
packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under §228.77 of this title, and
except as specified in paragraphs (5) and (6) of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat,
time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24
hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the
premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or
less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1
(A) the day the original container is opened in the food establishment shall be counted as Day 1; Pf [28]
and
(B) the day or date marked by the food establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use-by date if the
manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. Pf [28] (3) A refrigerated, ready-to-eat
time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food ingredient or a portion of a refrigerated, ready-to- eat,
time/temperature control for safety (TCS)
OUT 32. Food and Non-food Contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, construct
Observed ice scoop stored on top of rusted shelving.
Rust must be removed from shelving or shelving must be replaced within 10 days.
Food products must be stored in or on surfaces intended for food contact.
228.101(a)- (a) Characteristics. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-
contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart
colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: (1) safe; (2) durable,
corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent (3) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated
warewashing; (4) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (5) resistant to pitting,
chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decompositio +underline text+
1 Point Demerit
R 34. No Evidence of Insect contamination, rodent/other animals
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: La Cantina Mexican Grill
Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:6/16/25 11:48 am
Address: 4555 N DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, 77706
Case Number: EHI2024-10693
Score: 90
Observed a live roach and flies in kitchen area.
Facility was last exterminated by PestcoPro on June 4, 2025.
228.186(k)(1-4) (k) Controlling pests.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be control to eliminate their presence on
the premises by: (1) routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (2) routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (3) using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under §228.204(b) and§228.208(b)
and (c) of this title; and (4) eliminating harborage conditions.
R 39. Utensils, equipment, & linens; properly used, stored, dried, & handled
Observed prep cooler gasket in disrepair.
Observed ice scoop stored improperly.
Observed knives being stored in between prep tables.
Observed cutting board needs to be replaced.
§228.111. Equipment, Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good repair and proper adjustment. (1) Equipment
shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under
§228.101-228.106 of this title. [39] (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and
kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
228.124 (1)(a-c) (a) Equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. (1) Except as
specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and
single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (A) in a clean, dry location; (B) where they are not
exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (C) at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
§228.111. Equipment, Maintenance and Operation. Cutting surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and
boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively
cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
R 45. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed cracked floor tiles in bar area.
Observed stagnant water in between cracked tiles.
§228.173. Floors, Walls, and Ceilings. (a) Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (d) of this
section, and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, the
floors, floor coverings, walls, wall
coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and
easily cleanable, and light in color (b) Floors, walls, and ceilings, utility lines.(1) Utility service
lines and pipes may not be unnecessarily exposed.(2) Exposed utility service lines and pipes
shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings.(3)
Exposed horizontal utility service lines and pipes may not be installed on the floor(c) Floor and
wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: La Cantina Mexican Grill
Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:6/16/25 11:48 am
Address: 4555 N DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, 77706
Case Number: EHI2024-10693
Score: 90
Total Demerits: 10 Received By:
Inspected By:
Print: Reina Sixtos
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: La Cantina Mexican Grill
Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:6/16/25 11:48 am
Address: 4555 N DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, 77706
Case Number: EHI2024-10693
A/90
