Maricopa County, AZ
*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
C
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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 containers of milk in glass door reach-in refrigerator measuring 47 - 50 degrees F. Person in charge (PIC) stated the milk had been in the refrigerator for approximately 3 hours. Advised PIC that the food items are time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, which must be held below 41 degrees F. PIC stated they will place the milk under time as control and discard any remaining milk in the refrigerator within the next hour.
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. Observed ambient temperature of glass door reach-in refrigerator to be 52 degrees F using min/max thermometer. Refrigerator was holding time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at time of inspection. Advised person in charge (PIC) that refrigeration units which hold TCS foods must hold such foods at 41 degrees F or below. PIC stated they will have the refrigerator inspected and/or repaired. No TCS foods are to be held within the refrigerator until the unit is holding foods at 41 degrees F or below. PIC stated they will use other refrigerators until the glass door reach-in refrigerator is holding foods below 41 degrees. F.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
34
Thermometers provided and accurate
Priority Foundation-4-203.12, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy MF unit did not have a food probe thermometer onsite. Advised person in charge (PIC) that a food probe thermometer shall be readily available to check food, air, and water temperatures. PIC stated they will obtain a thermometer as soon as possible.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
46
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. MF unit uses a chlorine bleach and water solution for sanitizer. However, unit did not have chlorine bleach sanitizer test strips. Advised person in charge (PIC) that chlorine sanitizer test strips are required to ensure sanitizer is prepared to proper concentrations. PIC stated they will obtain sanitizer test strips as soon as possible.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
MF
Mobile food regulation compliance
~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 7c, 8e, 9f; The name and/or vehicle number not indicated on both exterior sides & rear of the vehicle in letters of contrasting colors and at least 3” high and a minimum of 3/8” wide The County permit number is not displayed on the exterior of the MF unit. Advised person in charge (PIC) that MF unit's County permit number shall be displayed. PIC stated they will post the permit number as soon as possible. ~MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c; Mobile food establishment does not have current commissary agreement on file. MF unit did not have a commissary agreement or logs readily available. Person in charge (PIC) stated they have a commissary agreement with "Ralph's." Advised PIC that a signed commissary agreement and maintained logs shall be readily available at the unit. PIC stated they will maintain the the agreement and logs onsite.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): Owner or managers did not have their proof of CFPM available at time of inspection. Advised Person in Charge (PIC) that the PIC shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager, and per paragraph 2-101.11, and be present during all hours of operation. Owner stated they will ensure their a Food Protection Manager certification are stored at the unit and readily available. MF unit purchases and re-sells cooked bacon/chorizo egg burritos that are delivered daily from Nocawich, 777 South College Ave. Tempe, STE #105. Per owner, Nocawich is permitted through the state, and has AZ State Food Safety & Health #0285 and #0276. Burritos are reheated then hot held. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) ensuring burritos are reheated to 165 degrees F then hot held at a minimum of 135 degrees F. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed inspection report.


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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