LOPEZ TAQUERIA #5

Fan guards within the walk in have dust built up at the time of inspection. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Sanitizer within the 3-compartment sink was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. Active ware-washing is taking place. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] PIC added new sanitizer (quats) into the 3-compartment sink; re-measured at 200PPM.

Damaged floor tiles noted within the walk in freezer. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

Cheese next to the cook line was measured at 55*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, it was placed outside for about 1-hour. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Recommend making an ice bath if cheese is going to be left out. [SA] Cheese was moved to the under counter refrigeration within the prep table.

Hole noted in the top piping of the electrical panel in the back storage area. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

Weather strip in the back of the facility is damaged and light is coming in through the doors. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Recommend replacing the weather strips on door.

Health permit issued by this department is not out in the publics view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

Sanitizer (Quats) within the 3-compartment sink was measured at 100PPM at the time of inspection. No active ware-washing. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium.

Unable to provide test strips for quats at the time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Food debris noted on the floor, around the kitchen area. [CA] Regularly clean around kitchen area to prevent accumulation of debris.

One of the light bulbs in the back hood system is out at the time of inspection. [CA] Change out light bulb.

Door handle in the mens restroom is loose. [CA] Secure door handle properly to door.

Cardboard boxes are being used around the deep fryer and 3-compartment sink. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

Walk in freezer has a damaged light bulb. Per PIC, they have been having issues with the light bulbs going out in the unit. [CA] Replace the light bulb within unit. Recommend having a contractor look at the issue.

Multiple wiping cloths around the cook area, not within sanitizer buckets. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [COS] PIC placed cloths into sanitizer bucket (100PPM of chlorine)

Hand wash station next to reach in was missing paper towels inside of dispenser. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked at all times. [COS] PIC added paper towels into dispenser.

Unable to provide food handler cards for employees on site at the time of inspection. [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.

Light out in ventilation hood. [CA] Repair/replace light.

Faucet next to first cookline at handwash sink is leaking. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Paper towel dispensers at first cookline and at front preparation area are not working. [CA] Repair/replace paper towel dispenser and maintain in good condition.