Taco Feliz Mexican Food
Permit ID: FD-01875
Permit Type: E & D
4233 S 7th St Phoenix 85040
*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
19
Proper hot holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding - Beef taquitos held on top of food prep area at 86 *F. Time as a control not used. Discussed proper hot holding procedures. 1 lb of taquitos discarded.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding - Red/Green salsas in to-go cups and homemade horchata in lift-top cooling unit in front of upright refrigerator found at 50*F. Cooling unit measuring internal temp 53*f with max/min thermometer. Salsas and horchata discarded at time of inspection. Unit should be checked regularly to ensure proper cold holding temperatures. PIC will not use unit for TCS food times and has technician that will come in a couple days.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition - Fried fish found in upright refrigerator marked 7/7-7/14; greater than 7 days. PIC discarded fried fish at time of inspection. Discussed proper date marking and first-in first-out rotation procedure for food.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment - Lift top unit in front of upright refrigerator holding internal air temp of 53*F (verified with max/min thermometer). Water pooling inside lower portion of unit, indicating unit failure. PIC will have unit repaired by technician within the next few days and notify inspector.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Live roach observed on wall near water heater. PIC stated pest control applied every 2 weeks. Most recent receipt for pest control service dated 5/23. PIC will have establishment re-serviced within next 7-10 days and notify inspector.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
41
In-use utensils: properly used
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine which was soiled with dirt and other grit. Ice scoop moved to 3 comp sink for cleaning. Discussed proper utensil storage by using tray or inside ice bucket.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - No light available in back storage area outside rear of establishment. Per PIC will have light fixture repaired prior to next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 3 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection. Inspection conducted with RS 1035 ***A pattern of non-compliance for (2) different foodborne illness risk factors violations has been noted during this inspection: #19 (3-501.16(A)(1), PRIORITY) [3 times in a row!!] #20 (3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), PRIORITY) [2 times in a row!] The Pattern of Noncompliance handout detailing repeat violations and legal process was given to PIC. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. Due to 3rd repeat for Violation #19, AMC class offered to PIC, and was enrolled to next open class; tomorrow, 7/19/17. *Inspector also discussed chemical concentrations in sanitizer buckets, base boards, flooring/tile, and labeling for chemicals and food.
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.
