Maricopa County, AZ

Carolina's Mexican Food

Permit ID: FD-00254

Permit Type: E & D

1202 E Mohave St Phoenix 85034

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
19
Proper hot holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. On hot holding line observed cooked rice holding at 128*F. Per PIC rice had been made and placed into unit about 40 minutes previous. Rice was re-heated to 165*F prior to placing back into hot holding at 135*F. Also on hot line observed a container of cooked potatoes and a container of cooked ground beef holding between 95-119*F. Per PIC items had been placed into unit less than an hour previous. Items were re-heated to 165*F prior to placing back into hot holding at 135*F. Establishment has adequate alternative hot holding equipment to continue operation; it could not be determined why part of the hot holding unit was not working and PIC may wish to have a service technician look at unit.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Around dumpster there is piled up trash attracting large amounts of flies. PIC stated that trash pickup was delayed and will take action to remove the flies.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination- Observed many pots and pans being pre-washed and dried in outdoor mop sink area (floor drain and hose being used). Educated PIC about keeping all warewashing indoors and centralized to the three compartment sink area. Dishes were moved back indoors.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - Large pile up of trash in and around dumpster. PIC stated that trash pickup was delayed and trash will be removed day of the inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Flooring throughout kitchen is beginning to deteriorate and become uneven. Cracks are visible and concrete is showing through. Please plan to re-surface flooring so that it is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter- Ice machine has not been in working order for over a year, per PIC. Please remove broken equipment.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed and receipt confirmed at time of inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager- at time of inspection no certified food manager was on-site. PIC will ensure that one person with a CFM is on site during operational hours. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.
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