Maricopa County, AZ

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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
A
0

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
33
Approved thawing methods used
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing --Observed raw meat thawing in the prep sink with the faucet running on a small portion of the product. Reviewed thawing processes with person in charge (PIC). PIC placed the item in a bus tub and completely submerged the product to thaw at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-101.19, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces --Establishment has lined multiple shelves with carboard to help prevent spillage to lower shelves. Discussed having the cardboard replaced with an alternative material that is smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection. 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.