Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. -- No paper towels at the front handwashing sink. The dispenser was refilled. ** 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.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. -- There is black organic matter adhering to the inside top and the back wall of the ice machine ice bin. Clean and sanitize. -- The Coca-cola nozzle on the soda fountain had a buildup of organic matter. The nozzle was cleaned and sanitized. ** In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: Clean at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. ** 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.

Proper cold holding temperatures

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. -- At the very bottom of the double door reach-in refrigerator next to the fryers, hot dogs -- 46°F. These were moved to the walk-in to rapidly cool to 41°F. All other items in the unit at 41°F or less. There was a large tray of onion rings in the unit which appeared to be blocking the flow of cold air to the hot dogs. Discussed not using large utensils, which could block air flow, in these types of units. In the cabinet of the soft-serve ice cream machine, soft serve mix --55°F. This was discarded (see Category 45). ** 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.

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored and used

Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items -- There are several cases of cups, food wrappers, and other single-service and single-use items stored on the floor in the hallway near the restrooms. Store at least 6in. off of the floor. ** Person in charge states that racks are on order to elevate these items off of the floor.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment -- The lower cabinets, containing soft serve ice cream mix, on both ice cream machines to not stay closed properly. At the time of inspection gallon bottles of liquids were placed in front of the doors to keep them closed. The gaskets on the cabinets of these machines were in disrepair leaving large gaps permitting the escape of refrigerated air. Repair the gaskets and doors on both units so that the doors close and stay closed properly.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency -- Three compartment sink in rear area heavily soiled, especially the third (sanitizing) compartment. Clean

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils -- The hot hold unit with the sliding drawers (next to the chili wells) is heavily soiled with food and greasy residues. Clean. -- The exterior of the reach in refrigerator next to the fryers and other pieces of equipment in various areas of the establishment have a buildup of soil residues. Clean.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -- There is a buildup of food debris and other soil in various areas of the establishment including beneath the soda fountain, on the floors of the walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and near the fryers. Clean. ** PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.