El Porvenir Tortilla Bak
Permit ID: FD-00575
Permit Type: Food Processor
12946 W Santa Fe Dr Surprise 85374
*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.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
1
18
Proper cooling time & temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed large covered metal container of corn masa in walk-in refrigerator measuring 47 - 50 degrees F. All other food items in the refrigerator were below 41 degrees F. Person in charge (PIC) stated the corn masa was prepared and placed in the refrigerator 6 hours prior to inspection. Corn masa does not contain preservative. Advised PIC that the corn masa is a time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food which must be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F in two hours, then further cooled to 41 degrees F in four hours. PIC discarded the corn masa and stated they will cool TCS foods properly. Provided County cooling handouts for reference.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. Inspection rights verbally reviewed with person in charge, Valentine T. Tortilla bakery was not preparing masa or tortillas at time of inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Printed inspection report.
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.
