Susie's Mexican Cafe
Permit ID: FD-01064
Permit Type: E & D
2405 E University Dr Tempe 85281
*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
Not Participating
0
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. ------ In the walk in cooler, observed two large metal pans of cooling green chili beef with internal temperatures ranging from 72-96*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Observed more than 6 inches in each pan and the top pan stacked perpendicular to the lower pan. PIC stated that the beef had been removed from the heat at 1:30pm, cooled in an ice bath directly from the heat and then placed in the cooler. Observed a similar dish cooling via the same method that was still holding above 135*F in an ice bath 1.5 after removing from the heat. Discussed that cooked foods may first be air cooled to 135*F before placing in an ice bath or cooler. Since the green chili beef had been cooling for approximately 1-1.25 hours, the manager had the food separated into two additional pans that were placed in high airflow areas to facilitate faster cooling. Advised PIC to removed non-TCS foods stored in the walk in to free additional cooling spaced. Also discussed purchasing a speed rack to utilize the high airflow space in the center of the walk in cooler.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. Notice of Inspections Rights were verbally reviewed with manager, Javier E. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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.
