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Loz Takos (an Urban Taqueria)

2658 - 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mold noted on covering plate in ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): - Turn off and drain all ice
      • -Clean and sanitize the ice machine ( all area - with sanitizer)
      • - Ensure to clean and sanitize the ice machine as required
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Cold PHF foods in walk in cooler ( meat - milk) internal temp 11.5-11.6 oC
      • Corrective Action(s): - Discard all potentially hazardous foods ( cooked foods- dairy products- meat - processed/cooked vegi- rice etc)
      • Take a list for insurace purpose
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler temp 11- 15 oC ( air temp) thermometer ( Max holding ) shows 11.8 o C- cooler thermometer showing 12 oC
      • Corrective Action(s): - No daily record - last record was April 4-2025
      • - Repair the cooler to maintain temp of 4 or less oC before re-stocking
      • Do not store any food products till temp is maintained and verified
      • Operator called repair company at time of visit - will come in afternoon
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No one with FS training on duty at time of visit
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure to have enough FS trained staff on duty at all time
      • Operator with FS training came.
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot foods temp were at 45 to 52 oC in steam table- were put there 15 minutes ago
      • Corrective Action(s): - Reheat all to at least 74 oC -165 oF
      • -Ensure steam table is hot ( water to be boiling) and transfer the hot food ( 165 oF)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler and under counter ( drawers ) are broken
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/ or replace them
      • -For prep cooler- inserts are put on ice at time of visit: ensure to fill only 1/3 of inserts and supplement ice ( enough ice) to maintain temp < 4 oC / 40 oF
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -Mold noted inside ice machine- operator started draining the ice at time of visit
      • Corrective Action(s): - Drain all ice
      • -Clean and sanitize the ice machine including the ice making part (open the part and clean sanitize)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Ice scoop is stored inside ice in ice machine.
      • -Bucket of foods ( raw meat) noted on the floor in walk in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): -Store the ice scoop to be in a clean bucket out of the ice
      • -All buckets to be off of the floor
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent dropping noted in several areas: front on shelving unit, storage room, on bins, shelving unit, on floor under all shelving and dishwashing area
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean and put more monitoring device (sticky traps)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A lot of clutter noted in and around the storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): -Organize and store all stuff on shelving off of the floor
      • -Discard any items that are not used in daily operation to help with space
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Flooring in entire facility including storage area, walk in cooler , under equipment require more cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the entire facility
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted dishware being sanitized in third sink however dishware were not fully soaked in (sanitizer level was too low)
      • Corrective Action(s): - Dishware should be fully immersed in sanitizer so that they can be fully sanitized
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: -Noted a bowl of raw meat stored on upper shelves above sauces and near ready to eat products were stored in lower shelf
      • -Noted black garbage bags were used to store frozen products ( meat and buns)
      • Corrective Action(s): - Store raw animal products in lower shelf or in a separate shelving units away from cooked or ready to eat products to prevent any potentially contamination
      • - Do not use garbage bags to store food products use ONLY food grade material to package or store food products
      • -
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Cheese (6.0C), guacomole (12.1C) stored in ice bath on prep table cooler. Food was moved from walk in cooler </=4 hours ago. Move the cheese amd guacamole
      • Corrective Action(s):
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    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Line cooler not in operation. Food items in ice bath being sotred in the inserts. Call a technician to fix the cooler unit to ensure it can adequately cold hold food items. Ice bath is a temporary measure and cannot be used long term. Cooler broken for ~ 1 week.
      • Date to be corrrected by: tomorrow
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on site has foodsafe certification. Staff indicated they have received formal training, but do not have a certified Foodsafe level 1 or equivalent. One staff with foodsafe certification must be on site at all times during operation. Provide staff with food safe certification course if operator is absent from the facility during operations.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Corrective Action(s):
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Inserts above the prep cooler (containing lettuce, onions, guacamole, etc.) are not covered with lids
      • Corrective Action(s): All inserts for the prep cooler and hot-hold unit must have lids to maintain the food temperatures and protect against potential contamination. Operator indicates that a lid for the prep cooler has already been ordered.
      • *Ensure all inserts (without lids) are only filled half-full to ensure that they get used up in 2 hours or less (temporary measure until lids arrive).
      • Violation Score: 3