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
0
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Observed rodent droppings on floor of adjacent room in tortilla production area. Person in charge (PIC) stated they did not have the last certified pest control service invoice. Advised PIC that areas which process/prepare foods must be free of pests and droppings to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Also, ensure that premises is only serviced by a certified pest control company. PIC stated they will clean the areas and ensure a certified pest control service is used.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Observed grated floor drains in masa production area that do not appear to be adequately draining. Advised person in charge (PIC) that plumbing shall be maintained in good repair to ensure it is operating properly.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Observed flooring throughout tortilla production area, rough and unfinished along with ceiling surfaces drooping with holes. Additionally, observed large hole in wall at base of stairs of tortilla production area. Advised person in charge (PIC) that walls and flooring shall be maintained in good repair so it is smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated they will work to have the wall and floors repaired as soon as possible.
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observed multiple items, home-style kitchen equipment, and older unused equipment stored throughout the tortilla production area that are not used for the production of foods. Advised person in charge (PIC) that only necessary equipment used to prepare, store, and serve foods shall be stored in production area to ensure proper cleaning and prevent harborages for pests.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting
Light in southern facility walk-in refrigerator, which is shared with kitchen, was extinguished and missing a lightbulb. Advised person in charge (PIC) that areas which store foods must be adequately lit to ensure proper visibility of foods and areas are cleaned to sight and touch. PIC stated they will have the light repaired.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 5 Core violations on this inspection. Facility was not preparing tortillas at time of inspection. Conducted facilities inspection. Conducted inspection with R.S. 652 Inspection rights verbally reviewed with person in charge, Valentine T. 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.
