Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill & Bar
Permit ID: FD-77297
Permit Type: E & D
13621 N Litchfield Rd Space 131 Surprise 85379
*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
A
2
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Observed no sanitizer residue after dishes washed in dish was machine. Concentration of chlorine sanitizer is to be between 50 - 100 ppm. Owner contacted company to fix sanitizer levels. Dishes were being washed in the mechanical dish wash unit and sanitized at three compartment sink until fixed. Advised owner to have staff check dish was chemical hoses and sanitizer concentration at beginning of day and at each shift change.
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. 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 5 gallon container of pozole made on 5/30/2022 in walk in cooler at 47*F. Cold hold of foods to be 41*F or lower. Owner of establishment discarded pozole.
Advised owner that internal temperature temperatures of food should be checked with a metal stem thermometer.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [14], [4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization], which has be noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Jose 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.
