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....In the walk-in cooler, TCS food items such as chill, nacho cheese, deli franks, and other roller items have internal temperatures ranging from 43-45*F. The person in charge (PIC) does not have a food probing thermometer to verify food temperatures. The PIC stated a company came yesterday, but does not know what repairs they did. One side of the walk-in cooler were TCS foods are kept has a refrigeration unit full of ice in the back of the coils. The PIC was instructed to move the products to the other ice of the walk-in cooler where foods are maintaining a temperature of 41*F or below.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

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. One side of the walk-in cooler where TCS food are kept is maintaining TCS foods at 43*F-45*F. Build-up of ice was noted on behind one of the walk-in cooler units. Informed the person in charge (PIC) that the ice could be impeding air flow and causing temperatures to rise. The PIC stated they had a company come to facility yesterday. The PIC was instructed to contact a company again to come to the facility a repair the unit. Please keep the TCS foods on the cold side of the walk-in cooler unit issue is addressed. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 day to ensure issue has been resolved. Please ensure all refrigerators maintain food temperature below 41*F.

Thermometers provided and accurate

Priority Foundation-4-203.11, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-Accuracy...A food proving thermometer was not found in the establishment. Person in charge (PIC). PIC was not able to obtain the thermometer at the end of the inspection. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of temperatures as specified in the Food Code. Please obtain a thermometer as soon as possible. A re-inspection will be conducted in 10 business day to verify the violation was corrected.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence...5 live roaches (different growth stages) were found underneath the 3-compartment sink and on the hallway outside of the restroom. Pest control company records for 9.20.19, 6.20.19, and 2.18.19 were reviewed during the inspection. Please contact existing pest control company to intensify monitoring and trapping efforts pests. A re-inspection will be conducted in 10 business days. Please have pest control documents prior to re-inspection. Per FDA Food Code: “The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under §§ 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13; and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.”

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces....There are food spills, trash, and organic build-up underneath the hot dog station and around the trash bin areas. Please ensure all non-food contact areas are properly cleaned and build-up is removed. Per FDA Food Code, "The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. If these areas are not kept clean, they may also provide harborage for insects, rodents, and other pests."

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods---There are several holes in the walls near the 3-compartment sinks. Also, the cove base is missing in 3-compartment sink area and on the hallway. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair to be smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Please make proper repairs prior to next routine inspection. Per FDA Food Code 2013, “Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order to serve their intended purpose”