Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed employee drinks stored above tortillas and salsas in walk in cooler. PIC moved drinks to designated employee drink area at time of inspection. An employee shall eat or drink only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food needing protection can not result.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 orange/brown organic matter growing on the shield inside ice machine. Discussed cleaning areas at a frequency that prevents buildup. PIC stated the machine would be cleaned as soon as possible. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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 prep cooler, observed multiple TCS foods ranging in temperatures between 59-78*F per probe thermometer including pico de gallo, guacamole, and chopped lettuce. Observed an ambient air temperature of 67*F per min/max thermometer. Observed top lid to unit to be open thus being exposed to hot air of kitchen. Per PIC, a new part has been ordered to repair the unit. PIC stated all foods currently stored in unit had been put in unit about 3 hours prior to inspection. Observed an abundance of food stored in bottom portion of non working unit including raw eggs, guacamole, and tins of cooked potatoes. Discussed with PIC that this amount of food will not be gone through quickly. PIC moved all food stored in bottom portion of unit to the working walk-in. Discussed grabbing food as needed from the walk in and keeping small portions of food in top unit and refilling as needed. PIC made ice baths for items in top of unit at time of inspection. Discussed actively refilling ice baths as needed to maintain foods at 41*F or below. Discussed potential for using time as a control in future if something like this happens again and that a written procedure is needed to do so. PIC stated unit would not be used to cold hold items until repairs can be made and that only small portions will be kept in unit with ice baths. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less.

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. Observed the only prep cooler in establishment to be holding TCS items at temperatures ranging between 59-78*F per probe thermometer. Observed ambient air temperature of 67*F per min/max thermometer. PIC stated a part has been ordered to repair unit. Discussed with PIC scheduling service of the units since it was incapable of maintaining TCS foods temperatures at 41*F or below. Discussed keeping top portion of units closed as to retain cold air. PIC stated they will make use of probe thermometer and ice baths to ensure food is at 41*f or below. A re-inspection will be conducted on 7/29/2022 to ensure to ensure the cooler has been repaired such that it is capable of maintaining TCS foods at or below 41*F.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System At mop sink downstream of AVB, observed hose attached with a with a shut-off valve at the end of hose under continuous pressure. Discussed with the manager that AVB are not designed to withstand constant pressure and may fail to prevent backflow. Advised PIC to disconnect hose while not in use and reconnect as needed. PIC disconnected the hose at the time of inspection. A plumbing system shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to law.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed accumulation of dust along ceilings near vent hoods. Observed accumulation of dirt/debris along base boards and in between tile flooring throughout kitchen. Clean areas and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup prior to next routine inspection. Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed ceilings near vent hoods to be damaged/tearing from what looked to be water damage. Repair/replace ceiling to provide a smooth, cleanable surface prior to next routine inspection.