West El Paso’s breakfast burrito crowd got a bit of a jolt this week when a longtime neighborhood staple landed a barely passing score on its latest health check.
Cazares Burritos, the Mesa Street counter known for its early-morning lines, pulled a 76 on a recent city inspection, which translates to a C grade that keeps the lights on but signals problems to fix. The score came out in the city’s regular round of restaurant and food-service inspections for the week of March 23 to 27, according to the El Paso Times.
That same inspection roundup shows Teriyaki Bowl at 7051 Desert Blvd., Suite D489, also at 76, and The Tiki Room at 115 Durango St., with a 79, putting all three toward the lower end of the week’s passing scores.
What the grade means
The city considers anything 70 or higher a passing score, the El Paso Times notes. Establishments that drop to 60 or below can face possible closure under local rules.
A C grade covers scores from 79 down to 70, which signals that inspectors found enough violations to knock points off but not enough to shut a place down on the spot. Those dings can include issues like improper storage temperatures or sanitation slip-ups, and they typically trigger correction notices or follow-up inspections if problems stick around.
Local fixture and next steps
Cazares’ own website lists its Mesa location at 2112 N Mesa St., one of several area outposts that tend to draw early-morning regulars.
So far, the restaurant’s online pages do not show any public statement about the inspection, and there is no clear indication from available information on whether management plans immediate changes to operations.
What to watch
For customers, 76 is a reminder that inspection scores are worth a quick look if cleanliness is part of how you choose where to eat. A return visit from inspectors could bump the grade up or drag it down, depending on what has been corrected.
Keep an eye on upcoming health department reports in the next few weeks to see whether Cazares addresses the cited issues and climbs back toward a stronger rating.
