20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Shredded cheese, chorizo, and cooked beef with internal temperatures between 54 degrees F and 58 degrees F cold holding in a reach in cooler next to the entrance into the kitchen. Ambient temperature of the reach-in cooler was determined to be 57.5 degrees F by using a min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the some items had been inside since yesterday and some was just placed inside an hour prior with the delivery order. TCS ingredients that were just placed inside at the time of delivery were moved to the walk-in to cool to 41 degrees F or below and the rest was discarded. PIC will call service technician to repair the reach-in cooler. Ensure all cold holding TCS items are held at 41 degrees F or below.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Cooked turkey, cooked ham, cooked corned beef, and cooked potatoes were stored in the walk-in cooler without an expiration date. PIC stated that the items were prepped two days prior to inspection. PIC labeled TCS items with their respective dates. TCS food needs to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
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.
Cooked turkey with an internal temperature of 99 degrees F was stored on the counter in the kitchen. PIC stated that the turkey entered the cooling process 45 mins prior to inspectors arrival. Cooked turkey was moved to the walk-in cooler to cool to 70 degrees F in 1.25 hours and then to 41 degrees in 4 hours. Discussed cooling methods with PIC. TCS foods must be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours and then from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F in 4 hours. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days to verify that correct cooling methods are being followed.
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Shredded cheese, chorizo, and cooked beef with internal temperatures between 54 degrees F and 58 degrees F cold holding in a reach in cooler next to the entrance into the kitchen (see violation 20.) Ambient temperature of the reach-in cooler was determined to be 57.5 degrees F by using a min/max thermometer. PIC will call technician to repair unit. Establishment has ample cooler capacities to operate safely until the unit is repaired. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days to verify that the cooler has been repaired and is holding ambient temperature below 41 degrees F.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment.
Doors do not close properly on the prep table across from the hot holding line. Ambient temperature of the unit is below 41 degrees F. Ensure the doors are repaired by the next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
Heavy dust and grease build up on the vents and ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Ensure they are cleaned by the next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection