Lupita's Mexican Restaurant
Permit ID: FD-24302
Permit Type: E & D
13915 N Dysart Rd Space B-8 El Mirage 85335
*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
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Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
1
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.
Observed diced tomatoes (46*F) and shredded lettuce (47*F) at sandwich prep table. Cold hold foods to be 41*F or lower. As per manager items were placed on unit prior to lunch. Ice was stored into product and temperature dropped to 41*F. Advised person in charge to check temperatures with metal stem thermometer to ensure food stays at 41*F. Tight fitting containers may also assist (no gap for cold air to escape).
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
33
Approved thawing methods used
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing
Observed frozen meat placed in 5 gallon bucket at room temperature next to walk in cooler. Product was placed in food prep sink with cold running water to defrost. Thawing meats may be completed by thawing under cold running water or in the refrigerator.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with . Emailed copy of inspection report to facility. Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection. 2-102.12.(A) Certified Food Protection Manager. During site visit no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. As of February 2022, all establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of operation. Core Violation, Correct Prior to next inspection. Discussed leaving food items uncovered when cooling. Once food reaches 41*F cover and date mark.
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.
