LOPEZ TAQUERIA

Cooling soup in large metal pots. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.

Chips stored on shelves next to walk-in were uncovered. [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 dispensers.

Bowls used as scoops inside bulk ingredient bins. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.

Front doors propped open. [CA] Keep front doors closed to eliminate harborage of vermin.

Food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

Brown mold-like substance on front panel of ice machine. [CA] Keep inside of ice machine clean and sanitized.

Accumulation of dust throughout the baffle filters of ventilation hood. [CA]: Remove dust and routinely clean baffle filters.

1. Washed and wet containers stacked on top of each other at ware-washing area. [CA]: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried after sanitizing and prior to stacking. 2. Brown and pink grime on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

One food handler training certificate 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* In the 2 door reach in freezer, raw chicken was stored directly above cooked menudo. [CA]: Properly store raw food items beneath and separate from ready to eat food.

Uncovered nacho chips stored on shelving rack by 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 dispensers.

FOUND A HOLE ON THE WALL IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL.

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WHITE FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. [CA] MUST HAVE A VALID PERMIT TO OPERATE.

FOUND A COUPLE OF SPOONS INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] DO NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS IN THE HAND WASH SINK.

FOUND SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER IN A CONTAINER ON THE COUNTER. [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 A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

FOUND THE SLICED CHEESE AT 51F STORED ON THE COUNTER ACROSS THE COOKING RANGE. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW OR USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR UP TO 4 HRS AND DISCARD THE REMAINING CHEESE AFTER THE 4 HRS.

FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

FOUND THE RAW FISH STORED ABOVE THE READY TO EAT SAUCES IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] ENSURE TO PLACE THE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW THE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD.