Maricopa County, AZ

Tacos Calafia Surprise

Permit ID: FD-87717

Permit Type: E & D

17239 N Litchfield Rd Unit 68 Surprise 85374

*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
1C
An Imminent Health Hazard is Present
Priority Foundation-4-301.11.... Raw beef, raw chicken, and salsa with internal temperatures between 50 degrees F and 54 degrees F cold holding in the walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of the walk-in was determined to be 49.4 degrees F by using a min/max thermometer. Raw beef, raw chicken, and shredded cheese with internal temperatures between 53 degrees F and 55 degrees F cold holding in reach-in cooler across from the grill. Ambient temperature of the reach-in cooler was determined to be 53.9 degrees F by using a min/max thermometer. PIC called service technician to repair both units and they should arrive within the hour. Establishment does not have efficient cooler capacities to operate safely. PIC locked the doors and a red closure sign was posted on the front door. Once units are repaired a re-inspection will occur to ensure both units are holding temperature below 41 degrees F.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

Maricopa County policy requires suspension of the operating permit of businesses with serious conditions constituting an imminent public health threat. Your permit is hereby suspended. If desired, you may request a hearing within 15 days. When violations are corrected call this office for a reinspection to reinstate your operating permit. If violations are not corrected or if a hearing is not requested within 25 days, your operating permit will be revoked. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.


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.