Required records available; shell stock tags, parasite destruction

Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: Records, Creation, & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. - Sushi kitchen prepares/serves raw tuna and salmon. Kitchen did not have a parasite destruction letter for the raw fish indicating what type of tuna is used and if salmon is farm raised. Advised person in charge (PIC) that an up to date parasite destruction letter from the seafood supplier must be maintained onsite. Letter must detail that ready-to-eat form fish, raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish shall be: frozen and stored at a temperature of -20°c (-4°f) or below for a minimum of 168 hours (7 days) in a freezer; or frozen at -35°c (-31°f) or below until solid and stored at -35°c (-31°f) or below for a minimum of 15 hours; or frozen at -35°c (-31°f) or below until solid and stored at -20°c (-4°f) or below for a minimum of 24 hours. PIC stated they will obtain the parasite destruction letter as soon as possible.

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 assorted sushi entrees in glass door reach-in refrigerator, in cafeteria area, measuring 52 - 54 degrees F. Person in charge (PIC) stated the food entrees were placed in the refrigerator from prep area reach-in refrigerator 3 1/2 hours prior to inspection. Advised PIC that the food items are time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, which must be held below 41 degrees F. Hospital kitchen staff placed the sushi entrees in the kitchen blast chiller to rapidly cool. Initial ambient temperature of refrigerator was 43 degrees F using min/max, however after some time the refrigerator cooled to below 40 degrees F. Discussed with PIC checking refrigerator temperature prior to placing food items in refrigerator. Recommend having refrigerator inspected to ensure it is cooling foods quickly.

Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Glass door, reach-in refrigerator in cafeteria which holds raw fish sushi entrees did not have a consumer advisory posted to notify consumers that the sushi entrees contained raw animal products. Advised person in charge (PIC) that when serving animal products raw or undercooked, a consumer advisory with reminder (asterisk) and disclosure shall be clearly posted which notifies the customer that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Provide consumer advisory handout for reference.

Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan

PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A), P: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Temperature and pH meter calibration logs for 4 March 2022 had not been completed even though kitchen had prepared acidified sushi rice and entrees with acidified rice since the morning. Advised person in charge (PIC) that per the operation's HAACP plan, they must follow and log procedures when acidifying rice. PIC stated they had forgotten to complete the temperature and calibration log, but would ensure the logs will be completed daily. PIC completed the daily log for 4 March 2022.