El Gran Taquito Mexican Grill
Permit ID: FD-10002
Permit Type: E & D
5130 W Baseline Rd Suite 109 Laveen 85339
*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
B
1
20
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.
--All TCS foods in the prep cooler across from the grill measured internal temperatures from 49°F-53°F. These items included pico de gallo, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and various cooked meats. Thermometer was calibrated on site. Per person in charge (PIC), these items had been in the unit for less than an hour and they had left the unit open during lunch. Ambient air temperature of the unit was 55°F. Due to the lack of refrigeration space, 4 hour time as a control will be used until the unit is repaired. Reviewed proper cold holding requirements with PIC.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
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.
--Prep cooler across from the grill measured an ambient air temperature of 55°F per min/max thermometer. PIC will have the owner contact a repair technician. Reviewed cold holding equipment requirements with PIC to ensure foods are kept at or below 41°F. Do not store TCS foods in this unit over night until it is repaired. Re-inspection will be conducted within 3 days.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Core-3-305.12, C: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
--Observed multiple boxes of bottled soda being stored in the employee restroom. Person in charge will have these items removed by the end of the day. Reviewed prohibited food storage areas with person in charge.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection. Inspection rights reviewed with Cruz A. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.
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.
