*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
Not Participating
1
06
Hands clean & properly washed
Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. 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 two food service employees wash hands in 3-compartment sink. Advised person in charge (PIC) that employees shall only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. PIC stated they will ensure employees only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 dried food debris in mechanical corn grinder in back bakery prep area. Person in charge (PIC) stated the grinder was last used to grind corn masa a month ago. Advised PIC that equipment use to process time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use or within 4 hours. PIC stated they will have the mechanical corn grinder as soon as possible.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
18
Proper cooling time & temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. Observed large plastic containers of corn masa in glass display refrigerator in retail area measuring 47 - 49 degrees F. Person in charge (PIC) stated the corn masa had been in the refrigerator for a few days. All other food items in the refrigerator were below 41 degrees F. Additionally, observed a pot of cooked beef tamales cooling on counter next to stove measuring 130 degrees F. Advised PIC that time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, such as corn masa and cooked tamales, must be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours and 41 degrees F within 4 hours. Embargoed corn masa. PIC moved the cooked tamales to the refrigerator. Provided cooling handouts for reference.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
35
Food properly labeled, original container
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels
Observed containers of flan, choco-flan, corn masa, and gelatin dessert in glass reach-in refrigerator in retail area without any labeling information. Advised person in charge (PIC) that packaged foods must be labeled with a minimum of 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English).
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection. Inspection rights verbally reviewed with person in charge, Maria H. Conducted inspection with Spanish Liaison R.S. 689. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed 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.
