Inspection Report

Business Name
Caramba Mexican Food
Business Address
6661 W BELL RD GLENDALE AZ 85308
Permit Number
FD-02588
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
3/25/2024
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed
Cutting Edge Cutting Edge Participant

Violations

Violation #: 20

Description: Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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 large metal trays of beef and beans cooked yesterday measuring at a temperature of 48F to 51F. Person in charge states food items were cooked yesterday and put in walk in fridge with lids covering cooling items. These items did not reach 41F within the standard cooling time range of 70F in two hours and 41F or below in 4 hours. Items were discarded at time of inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Observed walk in freezer with ice on rims of doorway and products. Informed person in charge that freezer unit in not in good repair. Equipment shall be in good repair and well maintained.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Observed drip from ceiling in back of kitchen. Informed person in charge of leak. Roofs and ceilings to be well maintained and in good repair to prevent leaks.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Emailed to person in charge
Discussed maintenance of dish machine at bar
Inspected with RS #943



Signer: Juan S. ,Embargo Lbs: 35,Award: B

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

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