Inspection Report

Business Name
Tortas Paquime Food
Business Address
2117 N 24TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85008
Permit Number
FD-22178
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Production
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
11/18/2025
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: The handwash sink in the cooking and baking areas was not working at the time of inspection. The PIC stated they are in the process of replacing it with a one. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to ensure the sink is working properly. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Addl Notes: A kitchen employee washed knives and other kitchen equipment without properly applying sanitizer and placed them in the drying racks. The 3-compartment sink was being used to thaw poultry. The employee was instructed to bring the knives and equipment back to the 3-compartment sink to be properly sanitized at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications.

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Addl Notes: In the walk-in cooler, the following foods were not dated with the prep date: Cooked red salsa, cooked green salsa, cooked rice, cooked chicken, and cooked barbacoa meat. The PIC stated all the food items were made the previous day and were properly labeled at the time of inspection. The following items were dated with use-by dates exceeding 7 days, such as: Salsa roja (8 days), salsa picosa (8 days), Napolitano/flan (11 days). The food items were re-labeled at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods must be dated marked if intended to be used past 24 hours and must be labeled with a use-by date not to exceed 7 days (Prep day +6 days).

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Of note: Reviewed requirements for outdoor storage facilities.

"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.