A judge in McAllen has put a repeat low performer on probation for the next 30 days for unsanitary kitchen practices.

La Mexicana on 4300 N. 2nd St. faces a potential $500 fine per violation on surprise inspections should they pop up.

The dirty diner is no stranger to Food 4 Thought.

We’ve exposed the popular eatery numerous times and even showed photos in the kitchen that people have called “gross.”

The business was temporarily shutdown for the second time this year by the health department.

La Mexicana was taken to court as a result.

A judge in the case warned the restaurant, one more strike and they’re out, according to a senior health inspector in McAllen.

Click on the video link to see the latest demerits to pile up inside in this week’s Food 4 Thought report.

Weekly Low Performer List: (total number of demerits)

McAllen
La Mexicana 4300 N 2nd St (25) *roaches, shutdown*

Weslaco
Buffalo Wings and Rings 1600 N Westgate (28) *dirty equipment, flies*

Brownsville
Holiday Inn Express 1985 N Exp 77 (27) *no soap or paper towels, food open in fridge*

Alamo
El Tigre Fm 495 & Alamo Rd (23) *no gloves, no soap or paper towels*

Weekly Top Performer List:

Edinburg
Pizza Hut 1524 W University Dr
Applebee’s 1913 W Trenton Rd

Harlingen
El Pato 601 S 77 Sunshine
Wing Stop 1729 W Harrison
Pizza Hut 920 Morgan Blvd

Weslaco
Whataburger 1100 N Texas
IHop 2201 W Exp 83

Donna
Whataburger 615 Salinas Blvd

SPI
Sea Ranch 1 Park Rd

McAllen
Tokyo 500 N 10th
Buffalo Wild Wings 4021 N 10th