Inspection Report

Business Name
Los Armando's Mexican Food
Business Address
4732 E THOMAS RD PHOENIX AZ 85018
Permit Number
FD-14109
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
5/15/2024
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

Observed live flying insects and accumulation of dead insects in the light shielding sleeves of the ceiling lights throughout the back kitchen. The person in charge directed employees to remove and clean the light covers of insects. The person in charge stated routine pest control services are performed by certified pest control provided on a monthly basis and provided the most recent invoice for service dated 05/07/24. Discussed removing dead or trapped insects to prevent harborage conditions. Re-inspection for insects will take place 05/24/24.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

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

Observed sunken and missing ceiling panels throughout the kitchen, gaps/ holes in the door frame of the walk-in cooler, gaps due to missing/worn barriers under the back kitchen door and the door of the outside dry food storage room. The person in charge stated work orders for the ceiling have been summitted and repairs are ongoing. The person in charge stated a work order for the walk-in door frame will be submitted and parts for sealing the gaps under the back door and dry storage door have been ordered. Discussed maintaining physical facilities to protect food from contamination.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Luis Cervantes

"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.