Maricopa County, AZ

Senor Taco

Permit ID: FD-14730

Permit Type: E & D

16948 E Shea Blvd Suite 105 Fountain Hills 85268

*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
Not Participating
1

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage.....Observed two spray bottles of window cleaner on shelf with packaged disposable beverage cups. Maintain chemicals away from food, food prep areas, and clean food equipment. The chemicals were relocated away from the cups.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
33
Approved thawing methods used
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing.....At the prep sink, observed frozen fish thawing under running water; however, only half of the package was submerged in water. When thawing TCS food under cold, running water, ensure the food is completely submerged in the water.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable.....In the walk-in cooler, observed cardboard lining some shelves. Maintain all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard removed.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager......Food manager certificate is expired and the This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 3 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Distributor's parasite compliance guarantee is almost five years old. Please update the letter to current year 2023. Approved backflow prevention was discussed at time of inspection, and certified food manager information was emailed to the owner. Confirmed the emailed report was received.


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.