Baja Joe's
Permit ID: FD-15723
Permit Type: E & D
1927 N Gilbert Rd Suite 6 Mesa 85203
*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
01
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge.
There is no current certified food manager at time of inspection, and a priority violation occurred. Food manager certificate must be obtained within 90 days.
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash.
Observed employee wipe hands on apron and pants and then touch clean dishes in warewashing area without a hand wash. PIC had employee place those dishes in dishwasher and wash hands. Ensure proper handwashing procedures are followed at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance.
Observed sponge in handwashing sink blocking the water from properly draining. PIC had employee remove sponge when brought to attention. Ensure handwashing sink is not blocked.
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.
Hand soap not available at bar handwashing sink. PIC had employee replace when brought to attention. Ensure there is always soap at every handwashing sink.
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision.
Paper towels not available at bar handwashing sink. PIC had employee replace when brought to attention. Ensure each handwashing sink is stocked with paper towels at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
13
Food separated & protected
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination.
Observed raw pork ribs on shelf over cooked noodles on bottom shelf in reach-in fridge near walk-in freezer. PIC had employee place raw ribs in a container and move them to the bottom of the reach-in.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness.
Observed 0 ppm chlorine bleach on glasses after north bar dishwasher was ran. PIC had employee replace bleach container for the dishwasher. Ensure dishes are being sanitized with 50-100 ppm chlorine bleach at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
22
Time as a public health control: procedures & record
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation.
Time as control documentation not available at time of inspection for salsa on counter near the front of the kitchen. Per the PIC, salsa container is replaced with container of fresh salsa at least every 2 hours. Per the PIC, the salsa was last replaced less than an hour ago. Inspector reviewed proper time as control documentation procedures. PIC documented time salsa was removed from fridge and time that salsa will be discarded. Ensure proper time as control documentation is followed at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.11, P: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria.
Observed can of Hot Shot Ant and Roach Spray in establishment office. PIC discarded can when brought to attention. Ensure pest control is only performed by a licensed pest control professional at hours that establishment is not in operation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a D Grade and had 4 Priority, 5 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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.
