Lamassu Discount Store
Permit ID: FD-35290
Permit Type: Retail Food Establishment
12102 W Thunderbird Rd El Mirage 85335
*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
0
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.
Observed that the hand wash sink in store and sink in employee restroom had no paper towels. Hand sinks must have a hand drying device. Paper towels were added to both sinks. Advised person in charge to visually check for paper towels every day.
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.
Observed refrigerator with dairy product with an ambient temperature of 47*F. Equipment must hold temperature control for safety foods at 41*F or lower. Temperature control for safety foods (milk, butter, cheese and eggs) were placed in refrigeration units able to hold food at 41*F. Reinspection to be completed on or before October 7. 2022 to verify refrigerator is able to hold food at 41*F or lower.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected
Observed a large opening at delivery door by soda syrups. Gaps at 1/4 of an inch may allow the entry of insects and other vectors. Advised person in charge to add weather stripping at door to allow for a tight fit.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with John A . Emailed copy of inspection report to facility. Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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.
