Maricopa County, AZ

SONORA COCINA EXPRESS, INC.

Permit ID: FD-88502

Permit Type: E & D

710 W Elliot Rd Suite 108 Tempe 85284

*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
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom BOH and no paper towels at handwashing sink outside of employee restroom next to grill on cookline. PIC provided paper towels. Handwashing sinks must remain stocked with paper towels to promote proper handwashing.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage & labeling Observed bottles of aleve and ibuprofen stored above microwave and prep table across from cookline in kitchen. PIC moved items to proper storage. Medicines and other toxic substances must be stored in a way to prevent contamination of food, utensils, equipment, and single-use articles for use of food establishment.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

Of note: discussed 1 minute contact time of quat sanitizer used at three compartment sink and quat sanitizer concentration must be between 150-400ppm. // Discussed removing hand soap and handwashing guidance sign from prep sink next to cookline as prep sink is used for prepping various foods and is not a designated hand sink. Hands must only be washed in dedicated hand sinks to prevent contamination. // Discussed creating a container to be labeled as "employee food/drink only" be added to any fridge that is holding employee food items and container should be positioned in a way to prevent contamination of food intended for costumers. Of note: observed water drain line from food wells at front service area to be feeding directly into larger line on floor, flooring was removed and cement surrounding line is now broken and uneven, creating areas for liquids to pool. Establishment has a remodel pending, emailed plan review inspector to follow up. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed to PIC.


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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