Maricopa County, AZ
*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
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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. Monterey Cheese, beef tacos, taquitos, grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, milk, cojita cheese, pinto beans in reach in refrigerator near hallway with an internal temperature of 47-54*F. Whole raw eggs stored on floor with an internal temperature of 72*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 6hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge discarded. Recommend checking temperature logs before utilizing refrigeration units, and obtaining a new refrigeration unit.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Reach in refrigerator near hallway with an ambient temperature ranging 47-54*F. Temperature controlled foods being stored at home and on counters due to limited space in units. Refrigerators should be large enough to hold all temperature controlled foods and be held at a temperature of 41*F. Owner mentioned they will be obtaining new units by re-inspection on 5/23/2023. Owner to provide inform me when units are installed. No temperature controlled foods to be held in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held on ice or in neighboring unit at 41*F.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

Establishment is operating on a limited menu. All customer orders are cooked to order. No cooling or new deliveries to occur until refrigeration capacities have been increased, and reach in refrigerator near hallway can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Foods currently cooling (spanish rice, al pastor, carnitas) were reheated to 165*F and will be held at 135*F or above until discarded at the end of the day. Foods stored at home are not to be sold (whole raw eggs). Re-inspection to occur by 5/23/2023 for refrigerator capacities. Owner to reach out upon installation and proper function of units. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Cold holding temperatures, usage of thermometers, refrigerator capacities No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. 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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