Inspection Report

Business Name
Carolina's Mexican Food

Business Address
1202 E MOHAVE ST PHOENIX AZ 85034

Permit Number
FD-00254

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/8/2023

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 21

Description: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. On hot holding line observed cooked rice holding at 128*F. Per PIC rice had been made and placed into unit about 40 minutes previous. Rice was re-heated to 165*F prior to placing back into hot holding at 135*F. Also on hot line observed a container of cooked potatoes and a container of cooked ground beef holding between 95-119*F. Per PIC items had been placed into unit less than an hour previous. Items were re-heated to 165*F prior to placing back into hot holding at 135*F. Establishment has adequate alternative hot holding equipment to continue operation; it could not be determined why part of the hot holding unit was not working and PIC may wish to have a service technician look at unit.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence - Around dumpster there is piled up trash attracting large amounts of flies. PIC stated that trash pickup was delayed and will take action to remove the flies.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 39

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination- Observed many pots and pans being pre-washed and dried in outdoor mop sink area (floor drain and hose being used). Educated PIC about keeping all warewashing indoors and centralized to the three compartment sink area. Dishes were moved back indoors.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 54

Description: Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Comments:

Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - Large pile up of trash in and around dumpster. PIC stated that trash pickup was delayed and trash will be removed day of the inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Flooring throughout kitchen is beginning to deteriorate and become uneven. Cracks are visible and concrete is showing through. Please plan to re-surface flooring so that it is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter- Ice machine has not been in working order for over a year, per PIC. Please remove broken equipment.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Report emailed and receipt confirmed at time of inspection.

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager- at time of inspection no certified food manager was on-site. PIC will ensure that one person with a CFM is on site during operational hours.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)
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.

Award: B,Signer: Juan Sandoval

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: 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: 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. For example, 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: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.