Maricopa County, AZ

Salvadoreno Restaurant

Permit ID: FD-72599

Permit Type: E & D

12550 W Thunderbird Rd Suite 102 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

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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 both pico de gallo and sliced tomatoes at small sandwich prep cooler across from grill at 44*F - 47*F. As per the person in charge the top cover had been open and products were uncovered. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Both the sliced tomatoes and pico de gallo were embargoed and destroyed. Advised person in charge that the refrigerator lid should remain closed during slower periods or the temperature control for safety foods (tomato, cut leafy greens, pico de gallo) be placed in bottom of unit.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Brenda M. 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.