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SAN JOAQUIN Environmental Health Department <br /> COUNTY- <br /> rSc, n Greotness grows here. <br /> Food Program Service Request Inspection Report <br /> Facility Name and Address: LA PLACITA TAQUERIA 2, 920 S CHEROKEE LN , LODI 95240 <br /> #26 Approved Thawing Methods <br /> OBSERVATIONS:Observed packages of frozen meat set on counter and chest freezer to thaw. Provide approved thawing <br /> method such as under refrigeration or submerged under cold running water at prep sink. Corrected on site, meat was placed <br /> in walk-in. <br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity <br /> to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1) <br /> #27 Food Protected from Contamination <br /> OBSERVATIONS:Observed raw meat containers stored next to cooked meat containers on shelf in walk-in. Store raw <br /> meat food items completely separate from or under non raw meat foods. Correct immediately. <br /> Observed uncovered food items in 2 D freezer, 3 D Atosa reach-in, and 1 D True reach-in. Cover food items when stored to <br /> prevent contamination. Correct immediately. <br /> Observed rice at steam table and meat in 2 D freezer stored in white/yellow plastic bags. Store open food items in food <br /> grade bags/containers to prevent contamination. Correct today. <br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984(a, b, c,d, t), 113986, 114060, <br /> 114067(a, d, e,j), 114069(a,b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143(c)) <br /> #35 Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair <br /> OBSERVATIONS:Observed leaking from water filter near ice machine. Repair leak today and clean area. <br /> Observed damaged exhaust hood filter above fryer. Replace filter within 1 week. <br /> Observed missing control knob for griddle. Provide within 1 week. <br /> The freezer door for the residential freezer was not closing fully, it stayed partially open. Repair or replace with commercial <br /> unit that is NSF or equivalent certified for sanitation. Correct within 1 week. <br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175).All utensils and equipment <br /> shall be approved,installed properly,and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, <br /> 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114172, 114177, 114180, 114182) <br /> #38 Approved/Sufficient Ventilation and Lighting <br /> OBSERVATIONS:Light in kitchen storage area was not working. Provide working light today. <br /> CALCODE DESCRIPTION:Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases,heat,grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by <br /> the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6"beyond all cooking equipment.All areas shall have sufficient ventilation <br /> to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window,an air shaft,or a <br /> light-switch activated exhaust fan,consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1)Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas <br /> to facilitate cleaning and inspection.Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored,served,prepared,and where utensils are washed <br /> shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1) <br /> FA0000570 SR0086469 SC061 03/09/2023 <br /> EHD 16-23 Rev.07/05/2022 Page 2 of 4 Food Program Service Request Inspection Report <br />