Inspection Report
Burrito Express
5202 E BASELINE RD GILBERT AZ 85234
FD-16056
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Re-Inspection
9/9/2024
R
0
Re-inspection required
Violations
Violation #: 29
Repeat Violation
Description: Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP plan
Comments:
3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. Addl Notes: Observed a salsa/paste packaging machine that is currently being used by the establishment to package salsas. The PIC could not provide spec sheets or cleaning procedures to the inspector during the inspection. No logs are available to keep track of temperatures of the salsa as it is cooked, cooled, and packaged. PIC stated that the salsa is prepared and cooled the previous day. The following day, the salsa is packaged and then gets stored in a container where it is kept for 6 days. The salsa packaging does not include ingredients or store location information. The package appears to be ROP. It is unknown at this time if the unit is NSF. A variance may be required. ***UPDATE. PIC stated that the equipment is awaiting NSF approval. PIC does not have the spec sheets, but they have been requested from the manufacturer. Inspector informed the PIC not to use the machine until more information has been acquired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Violation #: 38
Repeat Violation
Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present
Comments:
6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed a live German cockroach on the wall. PIC stated that pest control services are performed biweekly. Please contact a certified pest control operator to service the kitchen prior to the re-inspection date. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. UPDATE: PIC provided pest control invoice from services performed the day following the routine inspection. Live German adult and baby roaches were observed during the re-inspection. Please contact pest control services for another service and provide documentation to show what treatment was done and what the findings were. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Comments/Details
"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.
| 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.