Caramba Mexican Food
Permit ID: FD-02588
Permit Type: E & D
6661 W Bell Rd Suite 104 Glendale 85308
*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
C
2
07
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.
Observed employee bare-hand lime garnishes. Employee was stopped and reeducated on bare-hand contact requirements. Limes which had been in contact with bare hands were removed from the drinks. The employee rewashed their hands and put on gloves before garnishing the drinks with fresh limes. Tongs and gloves were moved to the bar station, at time of inspection. Discussed the appropriate use of both gloves and tong options for garnishing drinks.
After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, which resulted in the violation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Observed bar dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer measuring at 0 PPM, below the recommended range of use (50-100 PPM). Staff confirmed dishes had been run through the bar-dishwasher today. Management was alerted and plans to use the bar 3- compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the unit can be serviced. Third-party servicer was called at time of inspection. Reviewed sanitizer concentration requirements.
After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, which resulted in the violation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. Discussed cooling methods, handled scoops, and labeling requirements with staff. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-Toolbox
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.
