Rivas Mexican Food
Permit ID: FD-16245
Permit Type: E & D
15403 W Greenway Rd Surprise 85374
*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
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
Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff at time of inspection. Owner's certification expired more than 90 days prior to inspection and no other staff have a current certification. Per PIC, he is in the process of obtaining a certification. Multiple Priority and Priority Foundation violations were noted on this inspection. Reviewed requirements for current CFPM certification as well as the requirement that a CFPM be present on site during all times of inspection. Provided resources to obtain certification.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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.
Self service salsa refrigerator in customer dining area holding house made TCS products including red salsa, green salsa and pickled carrots with internal temperatures ranging from 52°F to 54°F. Ambient temperature of unit was measured at 55°F. Per PIC these items had been placed in unit approximately 3.5 hours prior to inspection. PIC was directed to have items moved to walk-in refrigerator for rapid cooling. Establishment will use portioned to-go containers of salsa until unit is repaired and capable of holding TCS foods at or below 41°F. Reviewed active managerial control measures to prevent future occurrences.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
In the walk-in refrigerator and double door reach in refrigerator multiple ready to eat TCS products including; pico de gallo, machaca beef, rolled beef tacos, pickled carrots, red chili, and green chili stored without date marks. Per PIC, these items were prepared the day prior to inspection. PIC was directed to add date marks to all items requiring them. Reviewed AMC controls to prevent future occurrences.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Throughout kitchen, door handles on refrigerators and hot holding cabinet have build up of food debris or other matter. At back prep station, magnetic knife holder has build up of food debris or other matter. PIC agreed to clean and maintain clean.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
The following areas of the kitchen need maintenance/repair:
• The drywall behind the bag-in-box rack next to the ice machine has significant water damage.
• In the mop sink/water heater area, floor tiles are cracked, and the wall/coved base juncture is damaged.
• At the exterior wall of the walk-in refrigerator above the door, the paint is peeling/flaking off.
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
The following areas of the facility have a build-up of food debris, dust or other matter and are in need of deep cleaning:
• Floor sinks throughout the establishment.
• Wall at the service window (kitchen side) as well as the fire extinguisher shelf.
• At the back prep station with the metal table, the wall behind the table and shelf above the table.
• In the walk-in refrigerator, floors at the floor/wall juncture and the exterior surfaces of the fan unit.
• HVAC intake vents above the cook line.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received an B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed at time of inspection. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.
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.
