Mexican Deli Market
Permit ID: FD-02367
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 in corners and behind/underneath equipment in kitchen. Person in charge (PIC) stated they had a rodent issue but their certified pest control service trapped and removed the rodent. PIC did not have an invoice for the certified pest control service. 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
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen area. Advised person in charge (PIC) that flooring shall be maintained in good repair so it is smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated they will have the floor tiles repaired.
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observed multiple items stored in kitchen 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 kitchen area to ensure proper cleaning and prevent harborages for pests. PIC stated they will remove unnecessary items from the kitchen.
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observed old debris and rodent droppings underneath equipment throughout kitchen. Advised person in charge (PIC) that areas underneath equipment shall be cleaned to sight and touch and at a frequency to prevent debris build up. PIC stated they will have areas underneath equipment cleaned as soon as possible.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 4 Core violations on this inspection. 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.
