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

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability No soap available at start of inspection. Per employee they lost their soap dispenser a few days ago. Employees got some soap from a big bottle and put it in a cup to have on the sink at time of inspection. Ensure hand sinks are always stocked with adequate amount of soap.
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 Salsa and cooked jalapenos/carrots in front customer self service station at 48-51 degrees F. Per employee it was unknown how long salsa had been in unit, so instructed employee to discard. See embargo form. Shredded beef tacos sitting on counter at 55-58 degrees F. Per employee they had been out less than 30 minutes. Tacos were placed back in walk-in to cool down to 41 degrees F. Cheddar cheese shredded 3 hours prior to start of inspection at 48-52 degrees F. Cheese was instructed to be placed in smaller containers to rapidly cool. After over an hour, and asking multiple times, cheese remained in large plastic container with lid on. Instructed person in charge to discard at time of inspection as it was over 4 hours since preparation.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens---REPEAT VIOLATION No consumer advisory present on inside or outside drive through menu. Ensure consumer advisory in the form of a disclosure (asterisk) and reminder (statement that eating undercooked foods can cause foodborne illness) not present at time of inspection. Correct prior to re-inspection in 10 days.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods Huge amount of whole, chilled tomatoes being diced at start of inspection for pico de gallo. Tomatoes sat out during whole inspection and raised from 52 to 60 degrees. Instructed person in charge to do smaller quantities, or dice the tomatoes last to ensure they are cooled properly. Cooked shredded beef, rolled tacos, and other items cooked today in large containers with lid on in walk in. Ensure foods are placed in shallow containers after preparation with lid off until they reach 41 degrees F. Person in charge removed lids at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment Salsa unit for customers with an ambient air temperature of 44 degrees F and holding food at 48-50 degrees F. Fix unit to ensure it can hold time/temperature control for safety foods at 41 degrees F or below.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Door handle of walk-in refrigerator broke and handle will not work. Refrigerator locks you in if the door is not propped open. Repair and maintain handle.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Outdoor garbage area has large accumulation of debris outside of dumpster. Clean area, and maintain clean. Ensure area is maintained and lid of dumpster is kept closed to prevent the attraction of pests.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 1 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation and 2 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.