Inspection Report

Business Name
Senor Taco
Business Address
16948 E SHEA BLVD FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ 85268
Permit Number
FD-14730
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
5/22/2024
Grade
Cutting Edge A+
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed
Cutting Edge Cutting Edge Participant

Violations

Violation #: 39

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

Core-3-305.14, C: Food Preparation.......In the warewashing sink, observed bags of frozen shrimp thawing under cold running water in a bucket. Use the designated food prep sink for its intended purpose to help eliminate sources of contamination.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 47

Repeat Violation

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

Comments:

Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable......Below the front service handwashing sink, the cabinet door is in disrepair and no longer attached to the cabinet. Repair as needed. The person-in-charge indicated that repair service has been scheduled.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained......No cold, running water available at the food prep sink. Repair the sink and restore cold, running water under pressure.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 53

Repeat Violation

Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean

Comments:

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered.....In women's restroom, observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine products. Provide.

Core-6-501.19, C: Closing Toilet Room Doors.......Observed men's restroom door open. Maintain toilet room doors closed and equipped with self-closing devices.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Comments/Details

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade, and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Reviewed cooling procedures and discussed the importance of not stacking hot, cooling foods directly on other cold foods in the refrigerator.
Confirmed the emailed report was received.

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: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Jonathan Gonzalez

"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.