Ralph's Snack Bar
Permit ID: MF-19-0022
Permit Type: Mobile Food Type III
Route @1 Phoenix
*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
Not Participating
1
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.
No paper towels available for drying hands. Operator obtained paper towels at time of inspection.
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 the following tcs foods out of cold holding temperature stored inside the reach-in refrigerator for an unknown amount of time; American cheese 62F, sliced cheese 71F, red salsa 68F, spicy chicken patty 58F, hot dog franks 57F, ,uncooked bacon 79F. Operator voluntarily discarded the foods items. Foods were embargoed.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
The reach-in refrigerator was holding at 68F along with tcs foods out of temperature. Operator took the unit to get fixed, temperature decreased to 41F. Ensure to maintain at 41F at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
48
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
No cold water comes out of the faucet of the 3-compartment sink. cold water handle was fixed at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
MF
Mobile food regulation compliance
~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 9d; Food preparation in MF Type III is not simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated.
Observed cooked hot foods being cooled down inside the reach-in refrigerator to be held for the next service day, cooked rice, cooked chili beans, red chili beef, nacho cheese and hamburger patties. Operator voluntarily discarded the foods. Items were embargoed.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection was conducted at 4501 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85043 Inspection report email and received verified by Fernando Olmos. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No certified food manager protection available onsite. Provide a certified food protection manager.
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.
