Inspection Report

Business Name
Poliberto's

Business Address
1219 W BASELINE RD TEMPE AZ 85283

Permit Number
FD-11386

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
1/29/2024

Grade
C

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

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 time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 50*F - 56*F: pico de gallo, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, raw chicken, raw beef, cooked potatoes, raw bacon, ham, and cooked chorizo. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 60.2*F. Person in charge indicated last night they had a power outage and they had unplugged the unit; they forgot to plug in the unit this morning when stocking the unit. Person in charge indicated all of the foods in the unit had been stocked there at 09:30 am (~1 hour before inspection). When the unit was plugged in an observed ambient temperature of 38.2*F was observed. Person in charge put the items in the top portion of the unit in the walk-in cooler to cool back down to 41*F and below.

Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41*F to 135*F too long. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety foods MUST be maintained at 41°F or less OR 135*F or more. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals>>>Observed a wiping bucket with 200 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Person in charge diluted the bucket so it had 50 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Person in charge informed chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration of 50 - 100 ppm; anything lower than 50 ppm may not be effective for cleaning and anything above 100 ppm may leave toxic residuals on food contact surfaces and equipment.

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use>>>Observed a container of roach insecticide in the mop sink area of the kitchen. Person in charge informed that the establishment may only store chemicals necessary for the maintenance of the establishment; the establishment is not allowed apply their own pesticides and thus must remove/prevent the storage of any household/non-certified pest control applied pesticides. Employee indicated the establishment has a certified pesticide applicator and willingly discarded of the pesticides.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

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 the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 50*F - 56*F: pico de gallo, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, raw chicken, raw beef, cooked potatoes, raw bacon, ham, and cooked chorizo. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 60.2*F. Person in charge indicated last night they had a power outage and they had unplugged the unit; they forgot to plug in the unit this morning when stocking the unit. Person in charge indicated all of the foods in the unit had been stocked there at 09:30 am (~1 hour before inspection). When the unit was plugged in an observed ambient temperature of 38.2*F was observed. Person in charge put the items in the top portion of the unit in the walk-in cooler to cool back down to 41*F and below.

Cold holding units MUST maintain time/temperature controlled for safety food items at 41*F and below.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 49

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces>>>Observed old food, food debris, and grime on the insides of all of the cold holding units in the establishment. The establishment must removed any loose food and food debris be next routine inspection. The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. If these areas are not kept clean, they may also provide harborage for insects, rodents, and other pests. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the non-food contact surfaces of equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Reviewed: vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure requirement

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.

A copy of the inspection report was emailed.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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: C,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rosa Lopez

"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.