LUCY'S MEXICAN GRILL

1. At back prep area, rice in deep metal pan measured between 109F - 120F. Per employees, rice was cooked approximately 3 hours prior to measurement. 2. In the walk in cooler, beef in deep metal pan measured at 94F. Employees stated it was cooked approximately 4 hours prior to measurement. 3. In the walk in cooler, chicken in deep metal pan measured at 67F - 75F and was cooked approximately 6 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Approved cooling methods include; 1. Placing the food in shallow, heat-conductive pans. 2. Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. 3. Using rapid cooling equipment (no plastic bins or containers). 4. Adding ice as an ingredient. 5. Using ice paddles. 6. Placing containers in an ice bath, stirring food frequently. 7. In accordance to an approved HACCP Plan [COS]: PHFs were VCD.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Pressurized cylinder behind ice machine not secured to a rigid structure. [CA]: Pressurized cylinders shall always be stored properly/secured to a rigid structure.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* One food handler training is expired. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Multiple open bags of food at the dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid. 2. Raw adobada stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer. No direct contamination. [CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks)

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Chlorine solution in sanitizer bucket above trash bin measured greater than 200 ppm. [CA]: Chlorine solution in sanitizer buckets shall be maintained at 100 ppm.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Gas stock pot range observed outside of hood. [CA]: All equipment must properly fit underneath hood and hood must have an over hang of 6 inches on all open sides to allow proper ventilation. This distance is to be measured from the inside lip of the hood. If gas stock pot is unable to fit under the hood, it shall be removed. Continued non-compliance can lead to enforcement.

1. Employee washed hands at 3 comp sink. [CA]: Employee shall wash hands at designated hand sink. [COS]: Specialist instructed employee to wash hands at designated hand sink. 2. Another employee was handling raw adobada, removed gloves, and donned on new gloves without hand washing prior. [CA]: Employees shall properly wash hands when changing gloves, when changing tasks, prior to handling food, utensils or equipment, after touching body parts, and when contamination occurs or as required. Employees shall use designated hand sink, soap and disposable paper towels to wash hands. [COS]: Specialist instructed employee to remove gloves and to wash hands at designated hand sink.

Multiple open bags of food at the dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* No warm water available at the prep line hand sink, prep sink, and restroom hand sink. [CA]: Hand sinks shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds at all times. [COS]: Manager turned on the hot water valves. Water temperatures measured at least 100F at hand sink and 125F at prep sink.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Gas stock pot range observed outside of hood. [CA]: All equipment must properly fit underneath hood and hood must have an over hang of 6 inches on all open sides to allow proper ventilation. This distance is to be measured from the inside lip of the hood.

1. Walk in cooler's ambient temperature measured at 45F. [CA]: All cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below at all times. [COS]: Walk in cooler's thermostat was set at 40F but Manager adjusted the thermostat to approximately 37F. Ambient temperature decreased to 38F after 10 minutes. 2. Vertical broiler for al pastor not rotating during cooking. Per Manager, al pastor cone is manually rotated every 5 minutes and meats are cooked further on flat top grill upon orders. Manager stated unit broke yesterday and scheduled to be fixed tomorrow. [CA]: Vertical broiler shall be in good repair and rotating at all times. Repair equipment. 3. Pressurized cylinder behind ice machine not secured to a rigid structure. [CA]: Pressurized cylinders shall always be stored properly/secured to a rigid structure

One dead cockroach observed near the water heater. No other vermin activities found after thorough inspection. Pest control service report from 01/27/2025 provided. Report states treatment was provided. [CA]: Eliminate evidence of cockroach in a safe, effective and legal manner. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected from possible contamination at all times. Continue to follow pest control service recommendations and monitor for vermin activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, and gaps under any exterior doors to prevent entry and harborage of vermin.

Two expired food handler training certificates. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Multiple Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) measured between 44F - 45F in the walk in cooler. Per Manager, the walk in cooler was constantly being opened during food preparation. Ambient temperature measured at 45F. [CA]: PHFs shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times.

Food containers of white powder food product missing label with common food name. [CA]: Ensure containers of food items that cannot be easily identified are labeled with the common name at all times.

1. Two cans of Raid pest repellent observed at the dry storage rack. [CA]: Raid pest control is for household use only. Commercial establishments are not approved to use household pest control methods. Discontinue storage/use of unapproved pest repellents. 2. Chlorine solution in sanitizer bucket at the front line measured at 200 ppm. [CA]: Chlorine solution in sanitizer buckets shall be maintained at 100 ppm. [COS]: Manager replaced sanitizer bucket with 100 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer solution.

1 live adult cockroach observed in trap on the wall near water heater. 3 dead cockroaches observed in trap under cashier. Reviewed pest control report. Last service was 1/20/2025. Pest control did not document any activity. No activity found in other location. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). [SA] PIC took picture of the traps and discard traps. PIC stated that she will contact pest control for another service as soon as possible. Provide pest control report for next follow up inspection.