Maricopa County, AZ

Mercado De Amigos No 3

Permit ID: FD-18488

Permit Type: E & D

304 W Pima Rd Gila Bend 85337

*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
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed deep, covered pans of buche and carnitas in middle shelf of walk-in refrigerator. Please ensure cooling foods are stored in containers that will facilitate the cooling process. Meats were within parameters for proper cooling times. Person in charge (PIC) moved meats into shallower pans on higher shelf in walk-in to correct.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
39
Wiping cloths; properly used & stored
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration in buckets in front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) was measured at 0ppm. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solutions are maintained at 50-100ppm. PIC remade solution at proper concentration to correct.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces Observed dark discoloration on cutting boards by refrigerated meat case. Please ensure cutting surfaces are maintained to be smooth and easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 3 Core violations on this inspection. Inspection rights accepted by Betsy G. Report e-mailed to owner. Person in charge (PIC) indicated that they are currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework. Provided cooling guidance documents via e-mail. Inspector emphasized the importance of verifying that date-marking is accurate for all ready-to-eat TCS foods. No County legal action will result from this inspection. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.


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.
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