Maricopa County, AZ

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant

Permit ID: FD-35665

Permit Type: E & D

1733 N Dysart Rd Avondale 85392

*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
0

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
41
In-use utensils: properly used
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Knives found being stored in-between lid openings of food preparation coolers. Properly store food utensils in a manner to prevent food contact surfaces from becoming potentially contaminated. -------- PIC had food employee removes knives at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
46
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Priority Foundation-4-501.19, Pf: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. No hot water services available for ware washing at time of visit (i.e.-temperature of the wash solution is below the required 110?F.) Provide wash solution that is above 110?F or the cleaning agent manufacturer’s specification.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Equipment handles to drawers and doors on cook line have build up of food residues. Equipment is to be clean to sight and touch. Clean equipment at a frequency to prevent build up.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
48
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability No hot water available via plumbing. Per PIC, hot water tank not working. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Provide hot water services to facility. ----------- PIC has contacted technician for repairs to hot water heater. A Re-inspection for hot water services at the facility will be conducted on 4/5/2023 by 3:00 pm.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed molcajete bowls in the establishment being stored and not in use. Only approved food equipment is to be used in facility (i.e.- equipment that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable). Remove unnecessary items from food preparation area.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation and 3 Core Violations on this inspection. ----A Re-inspection to verify the working of hot water services will be performed. Provide hot water services by re-inspection date and time of April 5, 2023 by 3:00 pm. Contact inspector if repairs are completed prior to re-inspection date and time. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for: --Ware washing of food contact surfaces Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email: --MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager) No County legal action will result from this inspection. Printed and Emailed inspection report.


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.