Inspection Report

Business Name
EL QUICHE PUPUSAS
Business Address
15220 N Cave Creek RD Phoenix AZ 85032
Permit Number
FD-23-05901
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
12/8/2023
Grade
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 39

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 47

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

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe --- Facility using to go grocery plastic bags to store raw beef in the coffin freezer. The bag and food area in direct contact with each other. --- Employee removed food from the bag and wrapped with food wrap. All food contact surfaces are to be food grade.

Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable --- Facility using storage containers to store food. Containers are not food grade. --- Replace with food grade containers

Ice machine is missing the lid along with the motor cover plate. Cardboard is taped to the top of the ice machine to provide lid to protect ice --- repair/replace ice machine

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Facility has a floor drain in the front service area that is not draining. Water level is about 2 inches in depth. Front three compartment sink drains in to the floor sink -- repair and maintain in good repair. front service three compartment sink and dump staion not to be utilized until floor sink is serviced and draining. Facility has corresponding sinks in the kitchen that can be utilized

Front service three compartment sink, food prep sink drainage line lays below the floor sink flood lip. The ice machine drainage line connects to the sewer line --- Provide hard plumbed drainage line with 1 inch air gap to the top of the floor sink flood lip, Provide floor sink that is easily cleanable

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 -- Exposed wood in the front service area, wood supporting the mopsink, wod under the ice machine and at the back kitchen door frame --- seal all exposed wood with a semi-gloss paint or higher

Multiple area that have holes in the wall, restroom in the enclosed office area, kitchen front service area (pipes and cords going through the cabinet) --- seal all cracks, crevices and holes throughout the facility

Front service counter by the soda reach in cooler has rough cut on the back side of the counter top, uneven and not sealed --- seal and provide smooth surface

Cove base missing in the office restroom and in the front service area --- provide cove base throughout the kitchen, front service area, restrooms and in mopsink area

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class , seating 4
Oc inspection conducted with Juan
Inspection rights and inspection report emailed to Juan

This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2.
Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.
Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection.  Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection.
A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)
Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.



Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA ML,Signer: Juan Edwin

"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.