Maricopa County, AZ

Las Comadres Mexican Restaurant

Permit ID: FD-67486

Permit Type: E & D

11709 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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
A
0
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
33
Approved thawing methods used
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed raw meat in plastic tub being thawed at room temperature. Food items were still at 41*F. Thawing may be accomplished under cold running water as long as food does not exceed 70*F in temperature, in the refrigerator, or microwaved if cooked immediately.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Observed lights over grill and preparation area with no protective covering. Lights above food prep areas must be shielded or shatterproof.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 3 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Yadira E. 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 Certifies 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 Routine Inspection. Discussed Certified Food Protection Manager requirements, Person in Charge's certificate has expired and is in process of scheduling class and exam. Enforcement of this code (2-102.12 (A), started on July 1, 2022). Discussed cooling practices to include cooling foods - 135*F to 70*F within 2 hours and then from 70*F to 41*F within an additional 4 hours. Cooling chart provided to assist with correct cooling practices.


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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