LOPEZ TAQUERIA #6

Handwash sink by cookline was partially blocked by food cart. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

Raw unshelled eggs stored above veggies in walk-in cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

Excessive dust build-up on fan guard inside walk-in cooler. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

2 burner stove next to ventilation hood edge. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.

Most food items are stored uncovered in walk in cooler. [CA]: Ensure unpackaged food is protected from contamination (overhead and in general) during preparation, storage or display by use of lids, labeled containers, display cases, plastic wrap or dispenser

Bags of raw beef thawing on food cart. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

Probe thermometer is out of battery [CA] Maintain a working probe thermometer and take food temperatures daily.

Employee washed hands with cold water [CA] All food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and that portion of their arms exposed to direct food contact with soap and vigorously rub hands together to lather up for at least 10 to 15 seconds. They shall rinse hands with warm water followed by drying with paper towels. Employees shall pay attention to the areas underneath the fingernails and between the fingers when washing hands. – Corrected

Hood filters show heavy grease buildup [CA] Clean the hood filters

Observed employee wearing gloves crack eggs into a bowl, mix other food items in by touching the handles of scoops in other containers and then pour egg contents on the stove, touch other handles of cooking equipment without removing gloves and washing hands. [CA] Ensure that after handling raw animal products, gloves are removed and hands are washed prior to handling other equipment to prevent contamination of equipment with raw animal product.