Maricopa County, AZ

Mariscos Las Playitas

Permit ID: FD-04866

Permit Type: E & D

10957 W Buckeye Rd Avondale 85323

*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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
0

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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. 2:15 pm: Two tall 8+inch one gallon covered containers of red tomato sauce cooked in house this morning at 8:30 is temping 87 °F outer edge to 101 °F in the middle. Person in charge translated for cook. Instructed person in charge to discard product. Reviewed proper cooling times, temperatures, processes and how to check thermometer calibration using ice water at 32°F. Provided cooling guidelines Spanish.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Printed while on site. Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. Blanca M.


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.